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Families can provide love, support, and a sense of belonging, but they are not without complications. When dealing with divorce, child custody, or other family disputes, you need a compassionate and trustworthy attorney to guide you through the process and represent your best interests and those of your children.
BKW Family Law proudly serves residents in need of legal assistance in Montgomery, Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, or Bucks County PA, or Camden, Gloucester, or Burlington County, NJ. With comprehensive services, transparent pricing, and a team that values all families, you’ll find the legal support to help you transition to the next phase of your life.
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Families aren’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. Whether you’re a couple unable to have a child on your own, you’re looking to provide a loving home to children in need, or you’re a step-parent looking to become a legal parent, adoption can be a great option to explore. The caring and experienced team at BKW Family Law is ready to help you navigate the complex adoption process.
Going to court is expensive and time-consuming, and there’s always a chance the results won’t be in your favor.
Alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, is a means of trying to work out a family dispute without going to court. Legal professionals can help negotiate outcomes that meet the needs of you and your family. You’ll gain more control over the process and avoid the time, expense, and uncertainty of letting a judge decide.
If you and your family member can’t resolve a dispute on your own but neither of you want to see court intervention, arbitration may provide the solution you seek. By allowing a neutral third party to review both sides of the issue and render a decision through binding or non-binding arbitration, you can save time and money over going to court. The attorneys at BKW can serve as an arbitrator or can guide you through arbitration.
Every parent wants the best for their children, but parents can have very different ideas about what that means.
Heightened emotions may impact how parties approach child custody, and it gets even more complicated when partners, stepparents, and grandparents have a stake in the outcome. An experienced child custody attorney serving Montgomery, Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, or Bucks County PA, or Camden, Gloucester, or Burlington County, NJ, can guide and support you through the process.
Ensuring that children receive the financial support they need is a critical component of any family law matter. We assist parents in navigating state guidelines to calculate fair support payments, addressing everything from basic needs and health insurance to educational expenses and extracurricular activities.
There are many ways to resolve a divorce. Amicable couples may come up with an agreement on their own, while contentious divorces might wind up in court. Many people land somewhere in the middle; they don’t want to go to court but struggle to reach an agreement by themselves.
Collaborative law offers an alternative, one in which couples agree to meet and, with the assistance of attorneys and experts, come to a mutually acceptable resolution.
Statistics show that over 40% of first marriages end in divorce, with higher rates for subsequent marriages. Before you find yourself in court, you need to know what to expect when it comes to dividing marital property, negotiating for child custody, and requesting spousal or child support. The attorneys at BKW Family Law can explain the process and represent you through every step of the way.
The professionals at BKW Family Law can help you file for needed protections like a civil protection or restraining order, an eviction order for a shared residence, and temporary child custody or support.
Partner violence is associated with an increased risk of divorce. A victim of an abusive relationship may be hesitant to leave, fearing retribution. If you’re in this difficult situation, you need a qualified legal team by your side, concerned about you and your children’s safety.
The world is more accessible than ever, which means you may need the assistance of an attorney, who is well-versed in international family law.
Whether you want to marry someone from another country, relocate to a home country with kids after a divorce, understand your rights as a member of the military living overseas, or seek to have your child removed to another country and returned to you, a lawyer experienced in international family law can help.
Family law issues like marriage, divorce, and child custody apply to all types of families. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, you may seek additional protections for your family or find yourself in a legal dispute you can’t resolve on your own. The knowledgeable and experienced attorneys at BKW Family Law are here to offer the legal advice, support, and representation you need to protect your interests and your family’s interests.
Even if you prefer to resolve family issues outside the courtroom, it may not always be an option. In some cases, a party can’t or won’t negotiate. If you’re in need of a qualified attorney who is skilled in litigating, we offer the services that suit your needs and preferences, with an eye toward providing solutions that avoid appearing in court, if possible.
Working together toward a mutually beneficial resolution to disputes typically results in a more agreeable outcome, the least harm to relationships, and less expenditure of time and money. Working with an experienced mediator is an excellent option to explore if you and the other party involved are open to negotiation and you both prefer to avoid going to court. The attorneys at BKW can serve as either a mediator, assisting you and your partner in reaching an agreement, or can guide you as you go through the mediation process.
Changing your name or your child’s name typically requires a court appearance, unless you’re reverting to your maiden name following a divorce, in which case you must still file legal paperwork. Whether you are seeking to change your child’s name to reflect your name or your name to reflect your gender identity, experienced attorneys can help you get the ball rolling.
It can be difficult for parents to stay on the same page with child rearing even when they’re sharing a household and operating as a united front. When parents do not live together, the process of co-parenting can become much more complex.
A trained parenting coordinator who cares about the future of families in multiple households can help parents come up with effective solutions that address conflicts and promote the best interests of children.
Support between spouses in New Jersey is referred to as alimony, but may be awarded in one or more of the following types of alimony: open durational, limited duration, reimbursement, or rehabilitative.
If you’re a resident of Montgomery, Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, or Bucks County PA, or Camden, Gloucester, or Burlington County, NJ, BKW Family Law is privileged to provide the legal services you need when family disputes arise. We are here to support you in drafting a prenuptial agreement, adopting a child, filing for divorce, or seeking child custody.
The experienced and caring attorneys at BKW Family Law are here to guide and support you every step of the way. Contact us now to learn more about our services and schedule an appointment to discuss your case.
Arbitration is another option for resolving disputes when parties are unable to reach a resolution on their own or through mediation and do not want to litigate the matter through the courts.
Some clients come to us because they are not on speaking terms with their opponents and resolution through ADR methods is not an option.
There are certain consistent legal requirements for all adoptive families, but the path toward final adoption depends on the factual circumstances in each case. » Read More
Agreements can be reached in all aspects of family law, from custody, support and division of assets, to pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, domestic partnership dissolution agreements and adoption agreements.
Whether you are establishing a new parenting plan or seeking to modify an existing order, child custody involves complex legal and emotional considerations. Our goal is to help you reach an arrangement that protects your parental rights while prioritizing the best interests and well-being of your children.
Collaborative Practice is a relatively new method of avoiding ugly and expensive court disputes. At its core is the parties’ agreement to settle their financial and custody matters without resorting to adversarial litigation.
If you are considering a divorce in, or your spouse has recently filed a divorce complaint, it is important to understand your rights and obligations according to Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
If you have been the victim of domestic violence, there are a number of legal remedies available to help keep you safe.
When a potential family problem arises, they need an attorney with international experience who will understand and consider the home culture as it is relevant in a United States Court and the law of the home country as a potential forum.
Our representation includes child custody cases, child support actions, second parent adoptions, surrogacy and sperm donor agreements and transgender name changes.
Ensuring that children receive the financial support they need is a critical component of any family law matter. We assist parents in navigating state guidelines to calculate fair support payments, addressing everything from basic needs and health insurance to educational expenses and extracurricular activities.
Support between spouses in New Jersey is referred to as alimony, but may be awarded in one or more of the following types of alimony: open durational, limited duration, reimbursement, or rehabilitative.