Family Law Services

Stacy’s clients feel security, confidence, and relief in knowing they have hired the best counsel to serve their needs so they can move on rebuilding their lives.

MARITAL DISSOLUTIONS – DIVORCE

Stacy assists clients in divorces that involve complex financial issues, high-conflict parenting plan/child custody disputes, relocation, restraining orders, and child support.

LEGAL SEPARATION

Stacy assists clients with entering into a binding legal separation instead of a Final Divorce Order. Legal separation involves similar issues presented in divorce cases with a goal of entry of a Final Legal Separation Order. Unlike a Final Divorce Order, a Final Legal Separation Order does not dissolve the marriage and the parties are not divorced upon entry.

PARENTING PLAN/CHILD CUSTODY DISPUTES

Assisting clients in developing Parenting Plans that are in the best interests of the children
Working with parenting evaluators to prepare recommendations for parenting plans to the court
Coordinating with third party professionals for any other necessary evaluations (drug and alcohol evaluations, anger management evaluations, evaluations regarding other addictions)
Advocating for supervised visitation
Requesting a parenting coordinator or co-parenting counseling be ordered to assist the parents

INTERNATIONAL CHILD CUSTODY DISPUTES

In addition to domestic custody disputes, Stacy provides advice and assistance in cross-border custody disputes. These services include:

Helping clients develop a plan and strategy for their unique case
Coordinating with foreign counsel or foreign parties for a thorough solution
Addressing complex jurisdictional issues
Effectively working in cross-culture situations
Assisting clients with cases involving the Hague Convention of the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
Cross-Border Mediation

PARENTING PLAN AND CHILD CUSTODY RELOCATION

Advising clients in relocation cases involving the Uniform Child Custody Jurisidiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
Coordinating with out-of-state counsel for comprehensive representation for the client
Developing a strategy for each client’s distinctive circumstances
Drafting Parenting Plans in the best interests of the children

PATERNITY

Establishing parentage
Developing Parenting Plans in cases in which paternity is not disputed

CHILD SUPPORT

Drafting Child Support Orders to provide payments made by a parent for the financial benefit of a child following the end of a marriage or other relationship
Analyzing financial issues relevant to child support orders
Adjustment and Modification of child support orders

RESTRAINING ORDERS

Assisting clients with entry of restraining orders that address financial issues, use of property, and temporary custody issues.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION ORDERS

Assisting clients with entry of orders protecting clients from contact by other parties who have threatened or assaulted clients
Requesting temporary orders regarding visitation and custody of minor children