Family Law

Divorce is complicated. Every marriage and every relationship is different. It that every breakup will be different. It should also be apparent that no single approach to divorce resolution, such as litigation, mediation, collaboration, would be the best way to resolve every matter.

Each breakup may raise questions about separation, custody, parenting time, support for a child or of a spouse, the value of a home, business or other asset, whether one can recover back money or assets brought into the marriage, and who will receive the home or pension and how the other party may be compensated for their interest. These and other thorny issues have filled books, workshops and on-line web-sites. While useful knowledge can be obtained from these sources, it is unlikely that good answers to your specific questions will be found in there. Good answers will be found after you arm yourself with knowledge and seek advice from an experienced family law attorney recommended to you by a reliable source. Since harmful missteps often occur at the beginning of a breakup, that advice should be received as soon as possible.

ENGELMAN & SMITH has practiced family law for over 30 years. We will focus that depth of experience in a thorough investigation of the facts and an adept advocacy of your interests. We will strive for creative solutions to maximize your financial recovery and minimize the emotional scarring to you and your children. We will develop the approach we think will work best in your circumstances.