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If you are a parent and you divorce, the parent the child lives with often receives money (child support) from the parent no longer living with the child. Unlike alimony, which is paid to maintain an ex-spouse's lifestyle, child support pays for the child's physical, emotional, and educational needs. A child support lawyer can help parents negotiate and calculate child support, either by agreement or in court. While national guidelines to calculate child support amounts exist, you or the judge may choose to calculate the amount based on your income and the child's needs. If you believe you are not the father of a child and want to contest a child support claim, a child support lawyer can also help you determine paternity. A child support lawyer can be useful during negotiations to help objectively determine the most appropriate amount of child support for your situation and protect against paternity fraud.
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15-minute Divorce & Separation advice session
A 15-minute phone call with a lawyer to discuss your divorce or separation, no matter where you are in the process, so you can move forward with confidence. The lawyer you hire will answer your questions and give you concrete advice during your call.
$39 fixed fee
15-minute Family advice session
A 15-minute phone call with a lawyer to discuss your family legal situation, so you can move forward with confidence. The lawyer you hire will answer your questions and give you concrete advice about topics like marriage, prenups, or child custody.
$39 fixed fee
15-minute Child Custody advice session
A 15-minute phone call with a lawyer to discuss your child custody matter so you can move forward with confidence. The lawyer you hire will answer your questions and give you concrete advice during your call.
$39 fixed fee
30-minute Divorce & Separation advice session
A 30-minute phone call with a lawyer to discuss your divorce or separation, no matter where you are in the process, so you can move forward with confidence. The lawyer you hire will answer your questions and give you concrete advice during your call.
$69 fixed fee
30-minute Family advice session
A 30-minute phone call with a lawyer to discuss your family legal situation, so you can move forward with confidence. The lawyer you hire will answer your questions and give you concrete advice about topics like marriage, prenups, or child custody.
$69 fixed fee
30-minute Child Custody advice session
A 30-minute phone call with a lawyer to discuss your child custody matter so you can move forward with confidence. The lawyer you hire will answer your questions and give you concrete advice during your call.
$69 fixed fee
Document review: Prenuptial agreement
A review of your prenuptial agreement by a lawyer, to make sure the document you sign protects your best interests. After your lawyer reviews the prenuptial agreement, they'll call you to discuss any issues. At the end of your 30-minute call, you'll know what changes to make and be able to sign with confidence.
$149 fixed fee
Document review: Parenting plan
A review of your parenting plan by a lawyer, to make sure the document you sign protects your family's best interests. After your lawyer reviews the parenting plan, they'll call you to discuss any issues. At the end of your 30-minute call, you'll know what changes to make and be able to sign with confidence.
$149 fixed fee
Document review: Postnuptial agreement
Have your postnuptial agreement reviewed by a local, experienced attorney. A valid postnuptial agreement enables you and your spouse to decide how your affairs and assets will be settled and divided in the event of a separation or divorce.
$149 fixed fee
Document review: Separation agreement
Have a local, experienced family law attorney review your separation agreement. Your lawyer will review your agreement to make sure you and your spouse cover your bases before you contractually agree upon division of assets and debt, and your separation rights, duties, and obligations.
$199 fixed fee
Document review: Summary or simplified divorce
Summary dissolution, also known as "simple" or "simplified" divorce, is a form of divorce available to couples who meet specific eligibility requirements. Many states offer some form of simplified divorce to couples who qualify, and require specific forms and documents to complete the process. Ensure that your simplified or summary dissolution divorce forms and documents are in order by having them reviewed by a local, experienced family law attorney.
$395 fixed fee
Document review: Uncontested divorce (without children)
Get support and peace of mind during your uncontested divorce by having a local, experienced family law attorney review your forms and settlement agreements before you file them with the court.
$495 fixed fee
Modify a parenting plan
Work with a local, experienced family law attorney to help you modify your existing parenting plan. Your attorney will review your existing plan and call you to discuss the changes you wish to make. They'll draft a modified parenting and custody agreement to reflect those changes, and will file the document with the court.
$495 fixed fee
Create a parenting plan
Plan for parenting your children after divorce with a well-drafted parenting plan. Work with a local, experienced family law attorney to create a parenting plan that is in the best interests of you and your children. Your attorney will call you to discuss the details of your situation, will work with you to draft your parenting plan, and will file the document with the court.
$595 fixed fee
Document review: Legal separation (with children)
Get support and peace of mind during your legal separation by having a local, experienced family law attorney review your forms, and child custody and settlement agreements, before you file them with the court.
$595 fixed fee
Create a prenuptial agreement
Have your prenuptial agreement drafted by a local, experienced attorney. A valid prenuptial agreement enables you and your future spouse to decide how your affairs and assets will be settled and divided in the event of a separation or divorce. Your lawyer will work with you to draft a custom prenuptial agreement for your situation.
$895 fixed fee
Create a postnuptial agreement
Have your postnuptial agreement drafted by a local, experienced attorney. A valid postnuptial agreement enables you and your spouse to decide how your affairs and assets will be settled and divided in the event of a separation or divorce.
$895 fixed fee
Summary or simplified divorce
Summary dissolution, also known as "simple" or "simplified" divorce, is a form of divorce available to couples who meet certain eligibility requirements. Many states offer some form of summary dissolution to couples who qualify, and require specific forms and documents to complete the process. Simplified doesn’t necessarily mean simple. Have a local, experienced family law attorney ease the complexity of the process by guiding you through your simplified or summary dissolution divorce.
$895 fixed fee
File for uncontested divorce
Get the support and peace of mind you need during your uncontested divorce by having a local, experienced family law attorney guide you through the process. Your lawyer will provide end-to-end support including, filling out forms, drafting your settlement agreements, and filing your documents with the court.
$995 fixed fee
Uncontested divorce (with children)
Get support and peace of mind during your uncontested divorce by having a local, experienced family law attorney guide you through the process. Your lawyer will provide end-to-end support including, filling out forms, drafting your parenting plan and settlement agreements, and filing your documents with the court.
$1995 fixed fee
Legal separation (with children)
Work with a local, experienced family law attorney to guide you through your legal separation. Your lawyer will support you through the process, including, filling out forms, drafting your support and custody agreements, and filing your documents with the court.
$1995 fixed fee