Family Law
Dependable Family Law Attorney
Jeffrey A. Smith
has devoted much of his practice to helping clients with family law problems, such as divorce, post-divorce matters, child custody, child support, adoption,
and juvenile matters. If you need to speak with an attorney, give us a call today at 731-855-1351.
Divorce
Many divorces are friendly between spouses where they have simply developed differences that can’t be worked through. In some cases, both parties are in total agreement on the division of property. If both parties have total agreement on custody, visitation, and child support when children are involved, Jeffrey A. Smith offers substantially reduced fees. The fee for a no-fault divorce without children is $360.00 which includes the court costs.
The fee for a no-fault divorce with children is $560.00 which includes the court costs. You also must attend a parenting class, which is not included in this fee.
Jeffrey A. Smith also provides representation in contested divorce cases where the spouses cannot agree to a resolution of all issues. We can also provide assistance with post-divorce matters such as contempt.
Child Support, Custody, and Adoptions
Jeffrey A. Smith provides representation in child custody and child support disputes, adoptions, as well as juvenile court matters.
While we discuss your situation, it is important to keep the best interest of the children in mind. As this is a difficult time for the family, we will make sure to talk about all of the reasonable options that can work for all parties involved. When considering the custody and guardianship of the child, be aware of how much financial support is needed. As children grow, they are asl entitled to be raised by two parents. Our team will help you navigate the expenses, guidelines, and affidavits because we know it can be stressful.
In regards to adoptions, adding a new member to your family is exciting! Although the process can be difficult, Jeffrey A. Smith can help you handle any legal issues so you can get back to focusing on your new family.
Conservatorship and Guardianship
A conservator is a person appointed by the court to manage the person or property, or both, of an incapacitated person. Jeffrey A. Smith is experienced in preparing petitions to appoint a conservator and having them approved by the court.
A guardian is a person appointed to manage the property of a minor, whether that minor is incapacitated or not. This is most common when both parents are deceased or otherwise unable to care for their child. It is sometimes necessary to have a biological parent appointed guardian of their own child for the purposes of receiving insurance settlements. Jeffrey A. Smith is experienced in preparing petitions to appoint guardians and having them approved by the court.
