Family Law Attorneys in New London, CT

Resolving Your Family Law Issues Effectively

Even the strongest of families can face legal challenges. If you are experiencing a conflict with your spouse, co-parent, or other family member, a family law attorney on our team can help you. We will explore all your options, including negotiations, mediation, and, in extreme cases, going to court.

Mariani Reck Lane, LLC understands how overwhelming family law matters can be. We are committed to supporting our clients from beginning to end until they get the outcomes they deserve. No matter what kind of family law issue you are facing, our team is here to help. Call us today at (959) 400-9920 for a consultation about your case.

What is Family Law?

Family law matters are any legal issues involving someone you are related to, either through blood or marriage. In many cases, they involve spouses or co-parents who have children together and would like to end their relationship.

Family law cases often involve children, but not always. Child support payments, child custody arrangements, and adoption proceedings are all family law matters our team can help with. If you are going through a divorce, our team can represent you and ensure you receive the marital assets that are rightfully yours.

If you’re not sure whether you have a family law matter, contact our attorneys today. We can provide information about our services and let you know whether we can help you.

What Kind of Cases Does a Family Law Attorney Handle?

Generally, if you need to go to family court, our attorneys can represent you.

The types of cases our attorneys handle include:

Divorce

If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, divorce is the next logical step. Our team can help you through your initial separation and advocate for you during divorce proceedings so that your rights are protected.

Child Custody

If you and your co-parent are not married or are getting divorced, you’ll need a child custody and visitation agreement that meets your needs. Both parents have a right to stay in their children’s lives. You can ask for joint custody to share responsibilities, or you can fight for sole custody if your co-parent is not stable enough to care for your children.

Spousal Support

Spousal support payments provide monetary support to the lower-earning spouse. In many cases, spousal support payments are agreed upon during divorce proceedings. Our team can help you negotiate spousal support payments or modify them if they no longer meet your needs.

Child Support

Similar to child custody arrangements, child support agreements are made between co-parents who are not married or are getting divorced. Child support payments are typically made by the parent with less custody or visitation rights. An attorney on our team can help you ask for child support payments or modify them as needed.

Adoption

Adopting a child is a very exciting process, but one that involves a lot of legal legwork. If you’re considering adoption or have already started, a lawyer on our team can stay by your side to ensure your paperwork is filed correctly and that you meet all legal requirements.

Prenups and Postnups

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements help protect your assets in the event of divorce. If you want to draft a prenup or postnup, working with a lawyer is the best way to ensure your assets, inheritance, and other items are protected in the future.

Modifications

There may come a time when your spousal support agreements, child custody arrangements, or child support payments no longer suit your needs. If you’d like to modify any agreements pertaining to your children or your ex-spouse, our team can help you attend a court hearing to do so.

What Does a Family Law Lawyer Do?

If you have a family law case, meeting with a family law attorney on our team is the first step. We will listen to the facts about your case before developing a legal strategy that’s unique to you.

When you hire our team, we will take the following steps to assist you:

Negotiating With the Other Party

Sometimes, the best way to settle a family law matter is to negotiate with the other party. Our team will help you talk to your family members and advocate for your rights to reach an agreement that’s right for both of you.

Entering into Mediation

Mediation involves negotiations with an unbiased third party in the room. If you have entered into mediation, an attorney on our team can remain by your side to ensure your interests are protected.

Going to Court

Some family law matters must be settled before a judge. If your issue enters into litigation, our team will draft and file paperwork on your behalf, plus represent you in court to protect your rights.

Do I Need a Family Law Lawyer?

Legal issues are inherently overwhelming. Those issues can become compounded when they involve family members. Whether you’re going through a divorce, about to start the adoption process, or want to modify your child support payments, our team is here to help you navigate the family court system.

Mariani Reck Lane, LLC has served our New London clients for years now, and we are confident that we can help you, too. If you’d like to learn more about our services, please don’t hesitate to reach out today. Call us at (959) 400-9920 to speak to an experienced member of our team.