An Overview of My Family Law Practice
Over the past 33 years as an attorney in Buckhannon, West Virginia, I have handled more than 4,000 family law cases. I understand the legal, financial and emotional issues involved in cases involving divorce and family law.
Please contact me for effective representation in the full range of family law issues, including:
Divorce
When it’s time to end a marriage, you need a divorce lawyer who is dedicated to protecting your interests. I’m here to guide you through the process so that you can move on with your life.
Child custody and child support
I help parents who are divorcing as well as parents who have never been married establish a workable legal framework for supporting and raising their children.
Paternity
Officially called allocation of parental rights, establishing the paternity of a child gives the father the right to be a part of the child’s life and gives the mother the ability to collect child support payments.
Domestic violence
If you are the victim of domestic violence, I will help arrange for a protective order. If you are charged with domestic abuse, I can help you defend yourself and help you correct the problems that led to the charges.
Adoption
Stepparent adoption can help unite “blended families.” If you are seeking to adopt your spouse’s children from another relationship, I can help.
Modifications/contempt
Because requests for modifications require strict compliance with West Virginia statues, they should not be sought without the assistance of an experienced lawyer. If you have experienced a substantial change in circumstances, such as the loss of a job or a remarriage, your court-ordered child support and child custody arrangements may need to be modified. I also help clients with enforcement of court orders when a former spouse is in contempt of court.
Free Lawyer Consultation
If you have questions about how I can serve you in a family law case, contact me at any time for a free attorney consultation. I am usually in my office near the courthouse in Buckhannon before 7 a.m. on weekdays. After hours and weekend appointments are available.