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My focus is family law, and my approach is focused on helping clients navigate the complex and emotional experience of family law issues including divorce, determining parenting time, child custody and support, dividing property, and deciding alimony. My goal is always the best possible outcome given my client’s objectives. I also seek to minimize the negative emotional and economic impact of the divorce process on children within the family system. (Studies have shown that children in high conflict divorces do not do as well later in life, as the children in low conflict divorces.) While I am a fierce advocate for my clients, I never deliberately fan the flames of conflict and anger that may hinder the process of resolving the case or that eventually have a harmful effect on the children. I guide my clients through every step of the divorce process, from filing the initial petition, preparing for and attending mediation, participating in settlement conferences, and if necessary, preparing and appearing for trial. While most of my cases settle out of court, I have the experience to manage your case through a full-blown divorce trial. My trial experience in divorce, includes the establishment of child custody and parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance/alimony, and the division of marital property. I have also litigated modification of child custody and parenting time for marital and non-marital children, modification of child support, enforcement of orders for spousal maintenance and child support, third party and grandparent custody and visitation, orders for protection, and harassment restraining orders. Prior to becoming an attorney, I owned a small business, and I draw on that experience to negotiate fair and equitable property settlements, parenting plans, and even prenuptial agreements that help protect the rights and assets of soon to become newlyweds.

Linda N. Risinger is a knowledgeable divorce and family law attorney with more than 35 years of legal experience. In 1989, she established her private practice, The Law Office of Linda Risinger. Located in Frisco, Texas, Linda and her team serve clients throughout North Texas. Born, raised, and educated in Texas, it is important to Linda to serve members of her local community. To schedule a free consultation with Attorney Risinger, visit her website or call 972-294-6533.

Andrew concentrates his family law practice in divorce, alimony and spousal support, child support, collaborative law, custody, prenuptial agreements, litigation and appeals, complex litigation, federal trial practice, state appellate practice, state trial practice, business law and mediation. Andrew has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer since 2012. He is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association, Will County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. He is currently a Fellow for the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and also served as a past member of their TEC Committee. At Andrew Cores Family Law Group, we assist clients in all aspects of the law relating to the needs of today's families,

At Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, our attorneys are highly experienced in their areas of practice. If you are seeking a modification of a child support order, are considering filing a claim against your employer for wrongful termination, or planning to file a suit against a contractor who provided shoddy construction, contact our Wheaton, Illinois, lawyers to discuss your legal needs. Family Law Attorneys Our family law and divorce lawyers believe that clients educated about the divorce process make better decisions. To that end, we spend the time needed to describe what is likely to occur during the legal proceedings, the options available, and the pros and cons of each option. Our comprehensive divorce and family law practice includes helping clients facing matters such as: Divorce / Family Law Mediation / Collaborative Family Law Child Custody and Visitation Maintenance / Alimony Child Support Property Distribution Enforcement and Modification of Orders For more information about divorce and family law, visit our Family Law Practice Center or our Family Law FAQ . Employment Litigation Attorneys Our employment litigation attorneys help employees whose rights have been violated under both federal and state employment laws. Whether you have been the victim of sexual harassment, or believe that you have suffered employment discrimination because of your sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, or veteran status, our employment lawyers can help. For more information about sexual harassment.

For the first seven years of his legal career, Philip maintained a general civil trial practice, concentrating on personal injury defense and commercial litigation. In personal injury cases, he defended businesses and individuals facing claims involving premises liability, products liability, motor vehicle accidents, and general negligence. His commercial litigation work included defending businesses against allegations of breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, and insurance coverage disputes. In 2008, Philip shifted his practice away from representing corporations, insurance companies, and insureds, turning his focus to family law. Since that time, he has handled hundreds of family law cases, addressing matters such as divorce, the modification and enforcement of divorce decrees, paternity actions, termination of parental rights, domestic adoptions, grandparent access, premarital agreements, and separation agreements. Philip’s background in civil litigation, combined with his deep understanding of procedural and evidentiary rules, allows him to effectively advocate for clients when family law disputes require courtroom litigation. Philip earned his law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in 2001, after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Houston-Downtown in 1998. He has remained active in his community, coaching boys' basketball teams and mentoring Plano middle school students through the annual Collin County Mock Trial competition. Philip is married to Kelly Moore, and together they are raising three children in a blended family. Having experienced divorce personally, Philip recognizes the importance of delivering meaningful results for his clients while minimizing unnecessary conflict in their lives. For divorce legal help in Collin County, Denton County, and Dallas County, contact Frisco family law attorney Philip W. Moore at 214-764-8033.

Nicole M. Burns has practiced family law in Northern Virginia for over a decade, handling everything from complex custody disputes and domestic violence cases to amicable divorces and post-judgment matters. She offers both litigation and settlement-focused services, using mediation and collaborative law when appropriate to help clients resolve issues with less conflict. Her background in psychology—combined with real-life parenting experience, including raising a child with special needs—gives her a grounded, empathetic approach to family law. Nicole earned her law degree from George Mason University and graduated with honors from the Catholic University of America. She is a member of the Fairfax and Prince William County Bar Associations and the Virginia State Bar. Ready to move forward with confidence? Call Nicole M. Burns today at 703-373-4761 or complete our contact form to discuss how she can help you protect your family and your future.

Divorce is a difficult, stressful, and life-changing experience. You need a legal team that can help you wade through the complexities of resolving your family law case. The attorneys at the Fagan Law Firm can help you reach agreements with your spouse, obtain orders from the court for division of your community property, confirm and safeguard your separate property, arrange custody and visitation schedules, help determine the amount of child or spousal support, obtain protective orders or injunctive relief if necessary. Call us today for a consultation to begin process of this complex life transition. Our attorneys are experienced in representing high income and net worth individuals as well as small business owners going through divorce. Family law issues relating to jobs, salary, and career play a significant role in divorce court. The most significant issues in divorce cases involve the dibision of property and issues related to child support and coustody. We assist our clients with resolving these issues fairly and efficiently. We guide our clients through a process where we help identify areas of agreement and then advance to negotiate matters in dispute.

Attorney Kari Fawcett brings more than 25 years of legal experience to clients throughout Maryland who have suffered injuries due to another party’s negligence. Recognizing the complexities of the legal system, she emphasizes clear communication so clients fully understand their options. By carefully selecting the cases she takes on, Attorney Fawcett devotes the necessary time and attention to secure fair and comprehensive results. Her practice also includes dedicated representation in a variety of family law matters, ranging from divorce cases involving substantial assets to contested child custody disputes. The Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett can assist in matters of divorce, family law and personal injury law in Bowie, MD. Call 301-262-5500 or complete our contact form for a consultation.

Andrea M. Johnson was born in the metro-Atlanta area. She graduated with a Bachelor's in Political Science from Columbus State University and later attended Mercer University School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate. Since graduating from law school, Attorney Johnson has been practicing in the area of family law. She has tried divorce and modification actions all over the metropolitan Atlanta area as well as around the entire state of Georgia . While she is no stranger to the courtroom, Attorney Johnson represents each client individually and has had great success in settling cases outside of the courtroom to the satisfaction of many clients. Over the recent years, Ms. Johnson has also been appointed in several counties to serve as a guardian ad litem in highly contested custody matters. She finds serving the best interests of a child to be very fulfilling both professionally and personally. Additionally, Ms. Johnson is an appointed Child Advocate Lawyer for the Jackson County Juvenile Court and regularly serves the children of that county who have been remove from their homes and need their voices to be heard. Additionally, Ms. Johnson's estate planning practice is designed to help clients customize their estate plans according to individual needs. Whether that includes preserving a child's inheritance after a divorce or ensuring that your healthcare wishes are met, Ms. Johnson recognizes that estate planning is not a one-size-fits-all practice and she focuses on individualization for each client based on their needs. Finally, if you have been in a car accident and want an honest, yet aggressive lawyer, Ms. Johnson can help you! Her first job in the legal field was during her law school years when she clerked for an insurance defense firm. She quickly became familiar with excuses and loop holes used by insurance companies to avoid payment. Following graduation from law school, she went to work for a small firm with a personal injury practice. Her knowledge of insurance defense was of great value to the firm as she transitioned to Plaintiff's work. Ms. Johnson's personal injury work is focused on motor vehicle accidents. Ms. Johnson has worked in small boutique firms and she served for over eight years with a large international firm. Over the years, she has come to learn that it is not the size of the firm, but the quality of representation that counts. That is why she focuses to make her clients her number one priority!! Attorney Johnson has been appointed to serve as a mentor for new attorneys through the Georgia State Bar Association. Attorney Johnson focuses on ethical representation and is committed to honesty and integrity with each client she represents. Ms. Johnson has office space in Lawrenceville, Cumming, and the Cobb Galleria area.

I received my Juris Doctor and Master of Social Work degrees from Loyola University Chicago with a certificate in child law and a concentration in non-profit program management and development. There, I also received a public interest recognition award and a leadership and service award. Before forming Hunsinger Law Group, LLC, I worked with multiple disenfranchised populations in various parts of the world. For example, I worked with refugees in southern Mexico at the United Nations, conducted field research about child domestic servitude in Tanzania, and assisted with representing high-risk youth in South Africa at the University of Pretoria's Child Law Centre. In fact, a case wherein I drafted a brief about triple jeopardy for students, received a favorable opinion from the Constitutional Court of South Africa (USA's Supreme Court equivalent). In the United States, I also gained valuable experience at Loyola University's Civitas ChildLaw Center and Northwestern's Bluhm Legal Clinic's Child and Family Justice Center as a student attorney appointed by the court to represent children in custody disputes and protection proceedings. Within that capacity, I conducted home visits investigating the child's safety within the environment. I also met with incarcerated youth and adult clients, writing reports for the legal team about the clients' well-being and institutional adjustment. In addition, I represented juveniles, parolee candidates, and people with disabilities in hearings. My past non-profit experiences include helping one non-profit program increase revenue by 25% in 6-months, drafting mission statements, creating and implementing a mental health screening process for a volunteer program, writing a training component for behavioral health practitioners, specifically a curriculum about military sexual assault, organizing summits that connect service providers to families who lost loved ones, analyzing legislation pertaining to a non-profit's interests and writing fact sheets and briefs to inform staff.