Divorce

Raising children is hard. Raising children in a split family is harder. And when there are disagreements about how to share parenting time and duties, you need the help of an experienced attorney who can guide you through the process.

We can help you think through exactly what custody arrangement makes the most sense for you and your children, and then work hard to accomplish those goals.

Parents have a duty to provide financial support for their children. But the law also requires that court-ordered support is established fairly based on the current earning capacity of the parents.

Whether you need help establishing, modifying, or enforcing a child support order, we are here to help. We have extensive experience with the child support process, and can use that experience to help find a solution for your current situation.

Things change. And when children are involved, it’s important to make sure that any court orders you have about your children change with the times. When a substantial change in your circumstance has arisen that can affect your legal custody, physical custody, or child support order, we can help. We can make sure that a modification is warranted and, if so, guide you through the process to help get your order changes to reflect your new life circumstances.

Planning for the worst is tough. No one wants to think about what happens after they die, or if they are unable to make decisions for themselves. But it is so important for you and your family that you make those plans.

We can help you think through all of the issues, and find the right tools to make those plans. Be it a will, a trust, or a durable power of attorney, we can prepare you and your family for whatever the future may hold.

And when the time comes and a loved one has died, we can help with the probate process. We can guide you from start to finish, helping you divide your loved one’s estate properly.

In times of crisis, a guardianship is a valuable tool to grant legal decision-making power to another person. Whether it is a child who needs a caretaker that is not a parent, or an adult who is unable to make those decisions for themselves, a guardianship can provide protection, guidance, and care to those most vulnerable.

We can review your circumstances and help determine if a guardianship makes sense for you and your family. If it does, we can help from start to finish establishing the guardianship.

The intersection of tribal, state, and Federal law is complex. Patrick has worked, taught, and lectured in this area for two decades. He is able to provide guidance, insight, and counsel for clients, organizations, or anyone else with questions or concerns.