In the area of Family Law, Boudrot Rodgers is respected for dealing with difficult issues in a professional and sensitive manner. Family law practitioners protect and advance the interests of their clients by helping them resolve concerns quickly and with a minimum of complications.
Boudrot Rodgers has a depth of experience when handling:
* divorce
* complex property disputes
* marriage/co-habitation contracts and agreements
* separation agreements
* resolution of spousal and child support
* custody and access
* family litigation
Should I be represented by a lawyer?
Since property settlements can be very complicated, a lawyer can help you decide which of your belongings are marital property and which are separate property, and advise you as to how the court will divide that property. A lawyer will also be able to assist you in drafting a separation agreement in order to document your arrangements with your spouse. A lawyer might also be able to help you plan matters where timing is important. For example, you might not know that you must be married for at least ten years in order to qualify for social security spousal benefits, or that if you wait until you are 55 to sell the marital residence, you get a tax break. A lawyer can also advise you if an unexpected problem comes up, for instance, if your spouse files for bankruptcy before you receive money due to you in a property settlement. A lawyer may be able to help you notify your spouse about the divorce if you are unable to do so. Additionally, a lawyer can advise you on how much money, if any, you should pay or receive for alimony or child support.
