Family Law Services

Saling & Livtin has been representing clients in divorce, separation and custody cases since 1973. Pursuing divorce can often be one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make. Emotions can run high, especially if children are young. Separation can also involve other legal issues, including but not limited to: taxes, estate planning, business arrangements, and real estate.

Saling & Litvin can put our vast experience in domestic relations and divorce to work for you regarding: adoption, alimony, annulments, child custody, child support guardianships, collaborative law, division of property, equitable distribution, mediation, paternity, pre-marital agreements, property settlements, spousal support and child visitation.

The Basics Of Divorce

Contemplating divorce is difficult and stressful. If you are considering ending your marriage, or you have not decided, or if it is your spouse who is the moving party, learning the basics of divorce is essential. Should you make the decision that divorce is necessary, it is critical to have the assistance of experienced family law attorneys.

Technically speaking, a divorce is a judicial decree by which a valid marriage is dissolved. The process will divide the assets of the couple, debts as well, and define or determine the custody status of any children. This process also gives each person the legal right to marry another.

The Division of Property

In a situation where a divorcing couple has limited marital assets, no children and no disagreement on spousal maintenance/alimony, divorce proceedings usually resolve fairly quickly. However, most divorces have a variety of issues to work though during the divorce process. These issues may involve children or significant marital property: personal property, real estate, a family business, large or concealed debts, trusts, real property in other states, joint and separate accounts, investments, insurance, pensions and other assets. In any divorce, especially one involving complex property or asset matters, an experienced family law attorney can offer valuable guidance and advocacy in your decision making process.

As a person that may be considering divorce as an option, having an understanding of the process itself and the feelings that you may experience will help you to grieve. We recommend all of our clients allow themselves time to recover from the extremely traumatic experience of ending a marriage. This allows a person to move on with life. An expert family law attorney can provide invaluable advice and support throughout the entire divorce process.

The Amicable Divorce

Without a doubt, a divorce is one of the most emotional experiences you will ever face. A decision to finally end a marriage is not an easy one in any circumstances, and if the decision has been made by your spouse, it can be even more difficult. Often emotions run high, and can be accompanied by fear, anger and even depression. These negative emotional factors associated with divorce are responsible for much more than hurt feelings, as they can even affect the legal process and the outcome of the divorce. If children are involved, they can be deeply distressed, which is an utmost concern of most of our clients. It is in the best interest of your family to initiate a divorce proceeding from an amicable perspective; doing so can spare you a great deal of stress, time, and money. As experienced and caring family law attorneys, Saling & Litvin can assist you in dealing with your situation with clarity and sensitivity.