Experience When it Matters

I do not try to be all things to all people. My goal with every client is to provide the best outcome that addresses their immediate concerns while protecting their long-term interests. By focusing my practice on specific areas of the law, I draw on specific experiences to develop individualized strategies.

Family Law

Within my family law practice, my experience includes (but is not limited to):

• Contested, high-conflict divorce litigation and uncontested, negotiated settlements
• Child custody, parenting rights and child support issues
• Temporary support orders during your separation period prior to divorce
• Paternity actions and related rights and obligations
• Prenuptial and postmarital agreements
• Judgment modifications, including child support, spousal support and relocation petitions
• Orders of protection in the event of domestic abuse issues

Estate And Elder Law

My services include helping families meet estate planning needs through legal instruments such as:

• Last wills and testaments, will modifications
• Irrevocable and revocable living trusts, testamentary trusts
• Advance health care directives, living wills
• Health care power of attorney, durable power of attorney for financial and legal decisions

And if you are worried about protecting vulnerable elderly loved ones, I offer services to assist you with:

• Medicaid planning for nursing home and long-term care
• Guardianships and conservatorships
• Elder abuse and fraud