Divorce and Post-Divorce
Marital Dissolution
The end of a marriage is an emotional, personal, and economic loss that marks the
end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one. We have been privileged to provide
legal advice and representation to many individuals and families going through this
tumultuous life transition.
Divorce
There are many different paths that a person can take to get to a divorce. It is
important that you are aware of the different ways to get divorced, and that you
choose a method that will be right for you. Our goal is to make sure that each person
who comes to our law firm receives the individualized, compassionate and skilled
representation necessary to navigate the difficulties of divorce.
For that reason, we provide skillful, experienced representation in court-based,
as well as mediated and
collaborative law divorces. In the court-based divorces, Attorney Karen
Van Kooy and Attorney Ronny Sydney provide strong and effective representation,
whether your divorce is a relatively amicable negotiated settlement or high conflict
litigation. Laurie Israel, Karen Van Kooy and Ronny Sydney provide knowledgeable,
practical and effective representation in negotiated divorces, collaborative divorces,
and divorce mediation. In addition, Ronny Sydney represents clients in situations of domestic abuse.
Whichever divorce process is right for you, we provide advice and legal representation
on the many matters arising in a divorce:
- Separation
- Spousal Support (Alimony)
- Division of Assets and Debts
- Health Insurance
- Custody
- Parenting Plans
- Child Support
- Removal/Relocation
- Spousal Abuse
We provide the same individualized, compassionate and skillful advice and legal
representation to unmarried individuals:
Post-divorce Modifications
"In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes."
Benjamin Franklin
After a divorce is final, you or your ex-spouse may experience some change in life
circumstances that requires adjustments to the divorce agreement. Provided the change
is important enough "material" or "substantial" in legalese) and your agreement
allows for such changes, we can advise and represent you with respect to making
modifications to a divorce decree, whether you are seeking to make or prevent the
change.
Contempts
If a party to a court order willfully disregards clearly stated obligations, that
party is in contempt. We will review your court order, evaluate whether there is
an issue with respect to compliance, and pursue or defend you from a claim of contempt.
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