Divorce and Family Law
Family Law covers many issues and situations including
divorce, legal separation, child support, custody and adoptions.
The Law Office of John A. Best has experience with all aspects
of Family Law. It may be comforting to discuss family problems with a close friend or relative and
get their support, but it is in your best interest to get
unbiased, professional guidance from an experienced Family
Law attorney.
Specialty services include:
Contact West bend Attorneys at the Law Office of John A. Best for a consultation and we will help you decide what direction you may want to go regarding your specific problem.
Divorce
When you decide to proceed with a divorce there is a big
question that arises. Can I do it on my own or do I need
to hire an attorney? It is possible to do a divorce pro se.
However you might end up with an uneven spilt of property
or lose out on your share of a retirement account. In Wisconsin
all divorces are "no fault", meaning there is no
blame put on any party for the dissolution of a marriage.
Therefore all divorce proceedings focus on splitting marital assets and debt, the care and support of
minor children and to determine if either party qualifies
for maintenance.
The West Bend attorneys at the Law Office of John A. Best know there is no simple divorce, especially if there are children involved. There are many "gray areas" that we can guide you through for the best end result. A divorce can be very emotional for both parties. That is why hiring an experienced attorney at the Law Office of John A. Best will be your first step in the right direction towards a new life. Please contact us for a consultation.
Separation
As with a divorce, a Legal Separation can be done pro se or with an attorney.
Many of the same procedures are followed and the same concerns and problems
arise like in a divorce. The only real difference is the parties are living apart but technically still married.
Contact the Law Office of John A. Best for a consultation and we will help you decide what direction you may want to go regarding your specific issue.
Custody & Child Support
When two people have children together but then split apart,
they will always remain somewhat connected because of the
children. Custody and Child Support issues can continue
until your children reach adulthood, and this can be very frustrating. The Law Office of John Best
can help you work through the issues that have arisen. Wisconsin
has guidelines to follow to determine child support. It is
a good starting point but certain factors can alter the final amount. We take into consideration all issues
and will argue for a reasonable child support figure. Once
child support has been set it does not mean it is for life.
Circumstances can change through the years and an experienced attorney can assist you in requesting the necessary
change in child support.
When the Court determines custody of the minor children they look at what is in the best interest of the child. That may be accurate at the time of the divorce/separation, but circumstances change. The custodial parent may have been evicted and is homeless, or is in trouble with the law and maybe even spending time in jail or prison, or just plain is not giving the proper care and attention to the children. Custody can be changed and the Law Office of John A. Best can present the facts to the Court and argue your case for a change of placement. This is not an easy task, but with an experienced attorney by your side in court your chances of winning are far greater. Please contact us for a consultation.
Contempt
A person not following
any Order of the Court is in contempt. If you are in a situation where someone is not complying with an Order we
can help you rectify the matter.
Contact the Law Office of John A. Best and scheduled an appointment to meet with a knowledgeable attorney to review your case.
Adoption
When a person decides to adopt a child they must understand
it is not a speedy process. There are many steps in the
adoption process. The biological parent(s) is still the legal
guardian of the child, the biological parent(s) must be notified
and Termination of Parental Rights must be initiated. The
Court will also order evaluations to be completed on the
adopting parties and interviews of all interested parties
are done.
Contact the Law Office of John A. Best for a consultation.