Family Law

FamilyLaw-forweb-300x200Family disputes are stressful and unique to every individual. We understand and empathize with our client’s concerns and give them a realistic assessment of options that they have. If necessary, we will represent the client in court if other means of resolution are not possible. We resolve issues in a common sense way that will provide practical solutions at an affordable cost.

Through its collaborative law approach Malicki Sanchez Law promotes and assists clients to:

  • resolve family law disputes without going to court or threatening to go to court
  • remain focused on the best interests of children
  • ensure full and complete disclosure of all important information
  • negotiate in a principled, dignified and respectful manner
  • explore as many options for settlement as possible
  •  reach creative resolutions that best meet the goals and priorities of the individual family.

Benefits to clients:

  • Less expensive than traditional litigation
  • Privacy and dignity–no airing of personal matters in a public court
  • Less stress for children
  • Less stress for spouses
  • A customized individual plan for settling your case
  • No waiting for the court’s backlog
  • Preserving a civil relationship with your “ex”.

Areas in family law that we assist with include:

  • Child support
  • Co-habitation agreements
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Division of Property
  • Divorces
  • Enforcement of orders
  • Equalization of family property
  • Hague convention applications (abduction)
  • Marriage contacts
  • Mediation
  • Opinions regarding validity of foreign divorces
  • Preparation of separation agreements, marriage contracts and co-habitation agreements.
  • Restraining orders
  • Separation agreements
  • Spousal support
  • Variation of orders and agreements