Services
Family law, handled calmly and explained plainly.
Eight kinds of family matters, each with a clear process, a typical timeline and, wherever we can, a fixed fee agreed in writing before we start.

Uncontested divorce
You both agree, or nearly agree, and want it done properly, quickly and for a fixed fee.
Usually 3 to 5 months from first call to final judgment
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Contested divorce
When you cannot agree, we protect your interests firmly and keep the process as calm and short as it can be.
Usually 9 to 18 months, depending on the court and the issues
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Custody & parenting plans
A parenting plan built around your children’s real week, so it still works when they are older.
Agreed plans: 4 to 8 weeks · Disputed custody: several months
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Child & spousal support
Clear calculations, explained line by line, so you understand what is fair before you agree to it.
Often resolved within 2 to 4 months
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Mediation & collaborative divorce
Reach your own agreement with a neutral mediator, or a collaborative team, and stay out of court.
Typically 3 to 6 sessions over 6 to 12 weeks
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Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements
A short, clear agreement about money and property, written before or during your marriage.
Allow at least 6 weeks before the wedding
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Adoption & guardianship
Step-parent, relative and adult adoptions, and guardianships for children who need a stable home.
Step-parent adoption: usually 3 to 6 months
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Modifications & enforcement
Change an order when life has changed, or enforce one that is not being followed.
Often 2 to 6 months
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Talk it through, privately.
A free 20-minute call with a family lawyer. You choose how we contact you, and nothing you say commits you to anything.