Divorce, Custody Matters and Paternity

One of the most emotionally trying times in anyone’s life is facing the complexities and uncertainties of a domestic dispute. THE ROACH LAW FIRM is experienced in handling all types of domestic disputes from divorce, custody matters, paternity actions and motions to modify. The most important thing in a divorce is making sure that you receive your fair share of that which you put into the relationship. Issues of child custody, child support, maintenance (alimony), disposition of marital property and disposition of marital debt are matters that must be addressed in a thorough manner since the decisions and determinations that you make at this juncture will affect the rest of your life and the lives of your children. Susan K. Roach and THE ROACH LAW FIRM have been dealing with these types of complex and important matters for over 24 years and the firms record of achievement is well known and respected in the legal community. Aggressive and effective legal representation is a must. From the initiation of the proceedings and the filing of the petition, be it divorce, paternity or motion to modify, through negotiations and ultimate trial before a Circuit Court Judge, the individual going through this process needs to make sure that they have a legal representative who is both comfortable and formidable in negotiations and, if necessary, in trial if the case cannot be settled between the parties. THE ROACH LAW FIRM delivers just such representation to both men and women.

THE ROACH LAW FIRM knows that the decisions made during this time will have a profound impact on the individuals financial and emotional future. It is important to engage a firm that will keep the client informed of all developments and assist the client through sound legal advice to make the right decisions for themselves and for their family. THE ROACH LAW FIRM is just such a firm. Additionally, years after the initial domestic dispute has been resolved, circumstances in the lives of the divorced parties may change causing the need for a reevaluation of the terms of the decree regarding child support, child custody and/or maintenance. THE ROACH LAW FIRM has a long experience in representing both men and women in motions to modify to address these changing circumstances to determine if custody needs to be altered or if child support or maintenance needs to be increased or decreased.

Individuals may also find that they are in the situation where there was no marriage but from a relationship a child was born. In these cases, without a paternity order, the father has no legal right to custody with the child. The mother, without such an order has no legal ability to require the father to pay child support. THE ROACH LAW FIRM is experienced at pursuing paternity cases to achieve the results desired for the client, be it father or mother.