Catherine R. Bailey

"Family Law" encompasses many things including divorce, separation, child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, domestic violence, adoption, and prenuptial or postnuptial agreements. I also mediate all types of family law cases.

16 years

Again, divorce and separation can be a broad term related to the issues that arise at the end of a marriage. Often the former couple can resolve their marital issues by agreement.

16 years

Whether an adoption is uncontested or contested, domestic or international, adopting a relative or adopting a child you have never met, adoption is one of the most rewarding areas of my practice. it can also be one of the most difficult to do right.

16 years

Whether you're seeking alimony or your former spouse is seeking it, alimony remains one of the most difficult areas of family law to resolve as it varies so much from case to case. Preparation and solid financial evidence is key.

16 years

Where your children live and who has the authority to raise them is the most important issue in most situations. It is important to advocate for what you believe to be in your child's best interests and why that is the case.

16 years

Making sure that the children have what they need to grow up happy and healthy is a vital part of any breakup where children are involved. It can be challenging to determine the income and the costs associated with caring for your children.

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Sometimes a relationship ends in violence and one party finds him or herself in need of protection. It is important to know that the evidence is gathered and presented in the manner to be successful in court.

16 years

Protecting your assets and income while entering into a marriage is something not everyone thinks about but everyone should. Even if you do not have a lot of assets as you marry, planning what you agree is fair now can inform the future.

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Finalizing a divorce after the mandatory one-year separation period can give a sense of finality and relief. It is also nice to know that when you have an attorney representing you you will never have to appear in court to finalize the divorce.

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Unfortunately, sometimes people cannot manage their own affairs because they are minor children who have no parents available to care for them or because they do not have the capacity to care for themselves.

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