Philadelphia Family Law and Divorce Lawyers
Divorce. Child Custody. Adoption. These family matters involve many emotions and difficult decisions. The attorneys at the Avallone Law Associates understand how overwhelming these issues can be. We offer compassion and experience to guide clients to an efficient resolution that avoids costly and bitter litigation whenever possible.
In short, our firm has been making the law work for families in eastern Pennsylvania for more than 25 years. To learn how we can help you, call or contact us for a free consultation today.
What can we help you with?
- We handle no-fault and fault-based divorce actions
- We use our legal knowledge and creativity to achieve fair property settlements
- We negotiate child custody and visitation solutions, including residential placement and parenting schedules; we also litigate these disputes when necessary
- We work to determine true income figures and needs so that fair child support and spousal support payments can be set
- We negotiate post-divorce modifications and obtain them through the courts
- We help primary residential parents obtain permission to relocate with their children and we challenge custodial parent relocation petitions as well
- We help mothers and fathers establish paternity for purposes of custody, visitation or support
- We protect the rights of parents and birth mothers in agency, international, stepparent, and kinship (family member) adoptions
- We represent adoptive parents and stepparents in termination of parental rights proceedings, we also challenge these actions on behalf of birth parents
- We help grandparents and other third-parties to adopt or to obtain custody or visitation rights in appropriate circumstances
- We solve problems and concerns involving domestic violence
- We handle name changes and birth certificate amendments as well
Strong Advocacy and Sensitivity
Arguments leading up to a divorce spill over into disputes about custody, financial support, and dividing marital assets. Even couples intent on an amicable dissolution often find they cannot come to agreement on certain issues relating to the children's welfare and where they will live, or what to do with the marital home. Therefore, it is important to hire an experienced divorce and family law lawyer who can identify the core issues in a divorce and strategize around those points. Your attorney should be skilled at drawing these matters to a fair and swift resolution, but experienced in the courtroom if settlement talks or mediation breaks down.
Lawrence J. Avallone has practiced law for more than 25 years. He stays on top of recent changes in the law and judicial rulings and how they will impact your family law case. Mr. Avallone also uses a network of appraisers, forensic accountants, and other professionals to ensure that he has accurate information regarding child support, alimony, and value of your jointly held assets.
More Than 25 Years of Making the Law Work for Families
Find out what you need to know and arrange a free initial consultation at our Philadelphia office. You can do that by calling us at 215-253-3855 or 1-877-223-0579, or by contacting us online.
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