Parent-Child Law

The family unit has undergone dramatic transformation over the last century as divorce rates have soared, numerous step-families have been created, and life expectancies continue to grow.  The result is new legal considerations facing the modern family. 

Attorneys in the Parent-Child Law practice address the following challenging cases:

• Representing adults who are accused of child abuse or neglect in either criminal or termination of parental rights proceedings
• Serving as guardian ad litem for minor children, such as children whose parents are divorcing and children whose parents are engaged in a custody dispute
• Representing adults who suspect their parents are being abused either by other family members or caretakers
• Representing juveniles who are charged with crimes
• Representing clients in collaborative divorce, in which a husband and wife each retain a specially trained attorney and sign a commitment to settle without going to court, enabling them to work out issues directly with one another in a structured and safe environment

Imperative to parent-child law matters is being proactive in retaining legal counsel.  While one often hopes these issues will resolve on their own, knowing the legal options and repercussions is crucial to achieving best results.

Representative Experience

• Represented Various Clients in Family Law Cases
• Defense Against False Sexual Assault Allegations to Father

Publications & Alerts

• Child Abuse/Neglect: What To Do When Served with a Subpoena, Foster Swift Health Care Law Report, February 2010
• Court of Appeals Enforces Stringent Standard for Statutory Duty to Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect and Imposes Liability on Employers for an Employee’s Failure to Report, Foster Swift Health Care Law E-News, July 21, 2009

News

• Changing Family Units Create Demand for Parent-Child Law Practice, February 26, 2010