Of all the reasons someone may need to contact an attorney, family matters and disputes are among them. Not only are these issues often legally complex, but they involve heightened emotions which can make achieving a desirable outcome on your own difficult. To protect their interests and those of their loved ones, some entrust the expertise of an experienced family lawyer.

4 Reasons People Hire Family Lawyers

Divorce

When dissolving a marriage, some people turn to an attorney due to the complicated range of issues divorce entails. Your attorney makes sure your rights are respected in child custody and property division arrangements and will deal directly with your spouse if the situation is especially tense.

Child Custody Issues

Requesting a change to an existing child custody order tends to be challenging without the guidance of an experienced legal representative. Your attorney will understand the state laws governing these alterations and can help present your case to the court in a positive manner.

Adoption

Taking legal custody of a child can be a time-consuming process, with many layers of guidelines and rules to follow. Hiring a family lawyer to guide you through the system can eliminate a significant amount of the frustration or confusion you may experience on your journey. 

Child Support Orders

Every state operates on the assumption that a child has the right to enjoy the financial resources of both parents. If you're raising a child alone, a family lawyer can help get the child support order and financial relief you need.

For over 35 years, the law office of LaRowe Gerlach Taggart LLP Attorneys at Law has been helping clients throughout southern Wisconsin navigate the complex territory of family law. Visit their website for more on their services, or follow their Facebook for additional legal insight today. To schedule your initial consultation with the Reedsburg office, call (608) 524-8231, or dial (608) 643-3391 to speak with a family lawyer in Sauk City.