Family law puts families first and the law second. Family lawyers will typically aim to avoid adversarial situations, recognize and manage emotions, and work with their client and the other party to reach a settlement that is amicable as well as fair. Of course, family lawyers recognize that this is only possible when there is cooperation on both sides. When there is not, family lawyers will fight tenaciously to protect their client’s best interests.

Experienced family lawyers can help ensure that simple issues proceed at maximum speed and without errors which could hold them up and/or lead to complications further down the line. They can also help to untangle and resolve complex issues such as issues that cross national borders and/or involve significant assets.