Family Law

The situations surrounding family law are often complex and extremely emotional. At Falana Law, LLC we treat these matters with the utmost of sensitivity and compassion, while pursuing our client's best interests effectively and passionately.

Divorce

A divorce marks the end of a marriage. The laws surrounding divorce proceedings vary from state to state. Division of the marital property, alimony, child custody and child support are all factors your attorney negotiates.

Child custody

Child custody refers to custodial awards or determinations involving a minor child. Custody involves determining who has the right to make decisions about the child. These include choices that need to be made about religion, education, medical treatment and the general parenting style in which the child is raised. If you and your spouse cannot agree on a child custody arrangement, the matter will be taken to court. The court will then decide based on the child’s best interests.

Premarital agreements

A premarital agreement, otherwise known as a prenuptial agreement, is one in which a couple decides on a set of stipulations that will govern their marriage. They typically address property, debts, income and expenses.

Child support

Child support is a payment the non-custodial parent is obligated to make to the custodial parent. This money is designated to cover a percentage of the costs associated with raising the child. The calculations used to determine what this amount should be vary from state to state. 

Adoptions

Adoption laws vary from state to state. They create the legal relationship of parent and child between persons who are not so biologically. For all legal purposes, adopted children become the children of their adoptive parents.

Paternity

Paternity confirms the relationship between a father and his child. It can be established through voluntary acknowledgment, court petition or estoppel. Oftentimes, blood and DNA tests are used to establish or deny parentage.