Diane Patalano Long

Family law includes laws of marriage, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody child visitation and guardianship. If you need help with a family-related legal issue, a family law attorney can advise in family disputes as well as represent you in lawsuits.

Probate is the legal process used to carry out a person's will after their death; A probate attorney advises you on how to perform the steps in the process according to the language of the will. If there is no will, the lawyer explains the laws of the state where the dead person lived.A probate attorney also represents family members and beneficiaries wishing to challenge wills.

A written will lets you decide what happens to your money and property after you die, while a living will lets you decide whether or not you wish to be placed on a medical life support system if you become disabled or incapacitated. Wills attorneys and living wills attorneys know all of the language that must be included in your will documents so that things happen the way you want. It is very important that the will meets all legal requirements. A wills attorney will ensure it does.