Philcox & Hurley
Family Law Services
Custody
& Access
Custody and Access
Child custody is a way of designating who has the right to make decisions on behalf of the child(ren). Just because the child(ren) live(s) with one parent on a day-to-day basis does not mean that the other parent does not have legal rights.
Access refers to the time a parent spends with a child. For example, a child might live with one parent, but has access visits with the other parent on alternate weekends or at other times during the week.
Child
Support
Child Support
After separation, the parent who does not primarily live with the child is legally obligated to pay child support to the parent with whom the child resides. The amount a parent pays is predetermined by Federal Child Support Guidelines and is calculated based the amount of money the parent earns and number of children they will be supporting.
In addition to monthly child support, the non-custodial parent may be required to pay a proportionate share of special or extraordinary expenses, extracurricular activity costs, childcare fees, educational fees, and health and medical expenses.
Spousal
Support
Spousal Support
The guideline provides a range of support for both the amount and duration of payment. The goal of spousal support is for both parties to maintain their lifestyles and also to address any hardships the support recipient may have suffered during the relationship.
Cohabitation
Agreements
Cohabitation Agreements
Marriage
Contracts
Marriage Contracts
A marriage contract is a written agreement between two parties either getting married or already married, detailing issues that would arise if the marriage ended. With the help of a lawyer, both parties decide on the terms of the contract to resolve potential disputes resulting from a separation in advance.
Parenting
Agreements
Parenting Agreements
A parenting agreement is a contract reached between two parents which governs how their child(ren) will be cared for in the future. The contract may cover a wide range of issues, including but not limited to, custody, access, a child’s residence, financial support, education, health care, and religion.
Property
Division
Property Division
The spouse with a higher net family property at the separation will pay half of the difference, making each spouse’s net family property value the same.
Separation
Agreements
Separation Agreements
A separation agreement is a set of terms for two individuals wishing to separate and who need to address property division, spousal support, child custody or access, and child support.
The agreement means that both parties can settle out of court; however, the separation agreement is a valid and binding contract and may be filed and enforced through court, if needed.
Assistance with
Mediation
Assistance with Mediation
Uncontested Agreements
and Divorces
Uncontested Agreements and Divorces
We offer flat fees for uncontested agreements and divorces. Call us today for a quote.
The fee will range from $750 – $1000 plus disbursements (process serving, court filing fees, photocopies etc.) to complete your agreement or divorce.
Unbundled
Services
Unbundled Services
If you need a lawyer to draft court documents, to attend mediation with you, or to attend court to negotiate, argue a motion or represent you at trial, we can assist you.
If you cannot afford a lawyer to represent you through weeks or months of litigation, call us and we will help you at any stage of litigation, no matter how limited the scope.