Marriage can be one of the most financially significant acts someone can commit themselves to. The intricacies of marriage affect yourself and your partner but also your children, and family lawyers often have to intervene when marriages go poorly. Family law is an umbrella term for a handful of focuses. Here are three key areas covered by the best family lawyers.

Divorce

According to It's Over Easy, while only 50% of adults in the U.S. were married in 2017, compared to the record of 72% in 1960, divorces still threaten about one-half of all marriages. Divorce lawyer fees aside, both parties may find themselves contributing to financial policies that allow for their split. Child support is a common policy paid to a parent who was staying at home to raise the children, and without a prenuptial agreement, everything owned by both partners may be split evenly.

Inheritance

Composing a will and testament is recommended for all individuals and couples who wish to have their assets and savings passed onto a specific person, people, or organization. Family lawyers are also able to update these documents as you acquire more assets and money to eventually pass on. They will also work with the heirs to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed to pass everything left to them into their name, and discuss any financial policies that may require their attention to transfer over time.

Custody

Arguably the most substantial compromise in the entire divorce proceedings, custody can drastically affect a family more than anticipated. Some parents may be reduced to seeing their children no more than every other weekend because of their child's school schedule. This kind of disjointed family structure can severely affect both parents and children who feel there is no firm structure in their life. Some children also struggle with the idea of having multiple holiday celebrations as opposed to one combined party.

If you are in a marriage that is no longer supporting you and you need strong legal representation, contact us today. We offer at-home consultation and an assurance that our family lawyers will listen to your case and communicate with you from the first visit through to the end.