Matrimonial and Family lawyers handle cases involving the related matters of Divorce, Separation, Child Support, Child Custody, and Alimony.

Although matrimonial lawyers usually handle matters at the end stage of a marriage, sometimes people consult these lawyers before the marriage begins, to sign what is known as a prenuptial agreement. The prenuptial agreement spells out issues such as the division of marital property and assets, support and alimony, matters that may arise in the future if the parties divorce.

If your current marriage seems to be heading towards a separation or divorce, it is best for each party to consult a separate Matrimonial or Family lawyer. Even in the friendliest of relationships, complicated issues can arise over such things as the division of property, assets, and child custody, support, and alimony. 

If one spouse has a business, it may need to be evaluated. The Matrimonial or Family lawyer can help bring in a business appraiser and other applicable experts. In a dispute over child custody, each of the lawyers often bring in experts to help prove their client’s side of the case. The controlling criteria is usually that which is in the best interest of the child.