Divorce Lawyer

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Divorce lawyers litigate or mediate the legal termination of their client’s marital relationship

Divorce attorneys, also referred to as family law attorneys, represent the spousal interests of their respective clients as it relates to the dissolution of their marriage, including the legal resolution of the following types of issues:

  • Separation
  • Custodial Rights
  • Division of Property
  • Child Support
  • Spousal Support
  • Modifications
  • Appeals from Divorce Decrees.

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