Effective Divorce and Family Law Solutions
Divorce and family law problems can be among the most emotional legal matters to resolve. Whether you are beginning the paternity process or working out child custody arrangements, it is important to work with a lawyer who can achieve your goals and give you the emotional support you need throughout out the process.
At Moniz & Mendes, P.C., we offer clients throughout the North Shore and surrounding communities in Massachusetts the legal representation they need in all family law matters, including:
- Contested and uncontested divorce
- Child custody and child support
- Division of assets including complex property division issues and analysis of tax implications
- Alimony and spousal support
- Modification of custody arrangements and support orders
- Restraining Orders
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Paternity actions
We are attentive to our clients. Our clients deal directly with their attorney and are always informed about the progress of their case. While taking a client focused approach, we remain honest and straightforward about the status of the case and the possible outcomes.
Our goal is to advocate on your behalf and work with you to reach the best possible solution to your family law difficulty while conserving your financial resources and minimizing emotional upset during your divorce.
Limited Assistance Representation in Divorce and Family Law Matters
Some people find while they can afford to pay for some legal assistance, the cost of full service representation is prohibitive. Still others desire to retain more control over their cases, and turn to an attorney to coach them, or assist with completing their paperwork, while preferring to retain primary control over their legal matters and appear in court themselves. In some cases, only one issue such as child custody or division of pension benefits, is quite complex and technical, while some others are relatively straightforward. In those cases, the attorney may assist the client and perhaps even appear in court on the more difficult aspects and may coach the client and explain the court's procedures before they go to court on their own on the simpler issues. Limited assistance representation or ("LAR") allows you to hire an attorney to help you with only those parts of your case where you need legal help and advice. In addition to saving money, this also gives clients the control they want throughout the divorce.
LAR encompasses a range of attorney-client relationships where the attorney handles part, but not all, of a legal matter. It can include everything from rendering advice and counsel referred to as "coaching", to assistance with drafting of court documents, referred to as "ghostwriting", to situations where the attorney actually appears in court on a limited basis for part of a legal proceeding. Each limited assistance arrangement is different, and is tailored to meet the client's needs depending on the complexity of the legal and factual issues presented, the client's ability to self-represent, and the professional judgment of the attorney regarding which parts of a case may be effectively segregated and reassigned.
In Massachusetts, only attorneys that have attended special training are able to provide LAR. Attorney Susie P. Moniz has been qualified to provide this service and is able to offer yet another, cost effective, way to resolve your disputes.
To learn more about our divorce and family law representation or to schedule your free initial consultation, contact us online or call 781-350-4963.
