Joycelyn R Stinson

Family law includes laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and kidnapping. 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.

If you are charged of a crime or violation of law, you may require the services of a criminal defense attorney to present your defense or negotiate a penalty. Different rules and procedures exist for different offenses. you should seek a criminal defense attorney who has worked on your particular type of case to provide you with the best defense.

Tax attorneys understand the interplay of different tax laws and regulations, and in planning strategies to minimize people's tax liabilities. Many tax laws are written by lawyers for lawyers, and as such are very difficult to understand. There are also many different types of taxes and tax laws–for example, income taxes, corporate and business taxes, death taxes, property taxes, estate and gift taxes, and sales taxes.

A bankruptcy attorney can help you manage personal or business debts you may be unable to pay. Bankruptcy laws allow people and businesses to (1) get a “fresh start” by relieving most debts; (2) repay the money owed to all creditors as fairly as possible. When you file for bankruptcy protection, all other legal actions against you are put on hold. Creditors cannot sue you, garnish your wages, repossess your car, or start or continue with a foreclosure action.