FAMILY LAW
Whether you need representation for a divorce, child custody matter, child support modification, or help with an Order for Protection, Purick Law Firm will help you with all of your family law issues.
Resolving Conflict: Family law is a very unique area of law in the fact that parties frequently have to continue to be in contact and work with one another well after the issue at hand is dealt with. As a result of this unique difference, it is often important to take that ongoing relationship into consideration when deciding what to do regarding the issue at hand. A Pyrrhic victory is when winning comes at a terrible cost to the victor. I frequently have potential new clients ask me if I'm a bulldog in the courtroom. In the family law setting, having a bulldog for a lawyer is likely a fast track to a Pyrrhic victory. You may win on the immediate issue, but at what cost? Frequently an overly aggressive approach to family law issues results in the opposing party feeling hurt and vindictive. This all but guarantees that there will be future litigation in your case. I always strive for a result that is acceptable to my client, while taking into consideration the need to keep the ongoing relationship between the parties as cordial as possible under the circumstances.
I focused on dispute resolution while in law school at Hamline University School of Law. This law school has one of the highest rated dispute resolution programs in the country. This training has provided me with the training necessary to be in the best position to negotiate a positive result for you, without having to resort to the scorched earth approach.
DIVORCE
Every divorce is different and your needs depend on your individual circumstances. Some common issues in a divorce case are:
CHILD CUSTODY: Custody is sometimes an ongoing issue for families. Purick Law Firm regularly practices in the area of child custody. Whether you are the custodial parent and need representation to defend against a motion to change custody, or if you are the noncustodial parent and need representation in an attempt to modify custody, Purick Law Firm is here for you.
CHILD SUPPORT: As time goes by often parents change or lose jobs, or receive pay increases. If you believe that your current child support order is not accurate Purick Law Firm will analyze your current situation and advise you as to whether you are entitled to a modification of child support.
PARENTING TIME: Often there are disputes surrounding parenting time. Purick Law Firm can assist you in attempting to obtain the parenting time schedule that you desire. Alternatively, if the other parent is not abiding by the parenting time schedule, there are measures you can take to get the time that has been awarded to you.
DOMESTIC ABUSE: Orders for protection, restraining orders, and no contact orders. Seeking these orders or defending against them.
PATERNITY: If you have children that were born out of wedlock, the mother has full custody by default.
If you have doubts as to whether you are the father of a child your time to contest the matter is very limited.
PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS: With such a high number of marriages ending in divorce it is prudent to protect yourself financially. This normally needs to occur well in advance of tying the knot.
Resolving Conflict: Family law is a very unique area of law in the fact that parties frequently have to continue to be in contact and work with one another well after the issue at hand is dealt with. As a result of this unique difference, it is often important to take that ongoing relationship into consideration when deciding what to do regarding the issue at hand. A Pyrrhic victory is when winning comes at a terrible cost to the victor. I frequently have potential new clients ask me if I'm a bulldog in the courtroom. In the family law setting, having a bulldog for a lawyer is likely a fast track to a Pyrrhic victory. You may win on the immediate issue, but at what cost? Frequently an overly aggressive approach to family law issues results in the opposing party feeling hurt and vindictive. This all but guarantees that there will be future litigation in your case. I always strive for a result that is acceptable to my client, while taking into consideration the need to keep the ongoing relationship between the parties as cordial as possible under the circumstances.
I focused on dispute resolution while in law school at Hamline University School of Law. This law school has one of the highest rated dispute resolution programs in the country. This training has provided me with the training necessary to be in the best position to negotiate a positive result for you, without having to resort to the scorched earth approach.
DIVORCE
Every divorce is different and your needs depend on your individual circumstances. Some common issues in a divorce case are:
- Division of assets and debts;
- Child Custody;
- Child support; and
- Spousal maintenance.
CHILD CUSTODY: Custody is sometimes an ongoing issue for families. Purick Law Firm regularly practices in the area of child custody. Whether you are the custodial parent and need representation to defend against a motion to change custody, or if you are the noncustodial parent and need representation in an attempt to modify custody, Purick Law Firm is here for you.
CHILD SUPPORT: As time goes by often parents change or lose jobs, or receive pay increases. If you believe that your current child support order is not accurate Purick Law Firm will analyze your current situation and advise you as to whether you are entitled to a modification of child support.
PARENTING TIME: Often there are disputes surrounding parenting time. Purick Law Firm can assist you in attempting to obtain the parenting time schedule that you desire. Alternatively, if the other parent is not abiding by the parenting time schedule, there are measures you can take to get the time that has been awarded to you.
DOMESTIC ABUSE: Orders for protection, restraining orders, and no contact orders. Seeking these orders or defending against them.
PATERNITY: If you have children that were born out of wedlock, the mother has full custody by default.
If you have doubts as to whether you are the father of a child your time to contest the matter is very limited.
PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS: With such a high number of marriages ending in divorce it is prudent to protect yourself financially. This normally needs to occur well in advance of tying the knot.