Draper Divorce & Family Law Firm
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Draper Utah Family Law Firm
Schmidt Law Firm specializes in family and criminal law, covering practice areas like adoption, assault and battery, child support, custody disputes, divorce, drug possession, DUI, mediation, and more for families in the Draper, Utah area. With more than 25 years of experience, Stacey Schmidt and her team of passionate lawyers are ready to assist you and your family.
At Schmidt Law, you can expect an aggressive, passionate legal team working on your behalf with a desire to succeed. Named as one of the Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers in 2011 and 2012, Schmidt Law will work tirelessly with your best interests in mind.
How Can Shmidt Law Help You?
Specializing in family law, Schmidt Law understands that these cases can be emotional, complex, and a challenge to navigate. And when it comes to particular matters like adoption, child support, and divorce, weighing all of your options can be very overwhelming.
Schmidt Law Firm knows that each case is unique and special. That’s why they approach each family with sensitivity, ensuring that they will work diligently with their clients’ best interests in mind.
Adoption
Although adoption is a special time, it can be a lengthy process in court. There are a lot of moving parts to adoption, including how it affects the biological mother, the adoptive parents, and the adoptee. Although the adoption agency is there to help guide you, a lawyer can help you avoid any missteps and errors.
It’s important to know that adoption laws vary by state, which is why it’s best to consult with a lawyer. Here are some quick facts about adoption in Draper, Utah:
- Children over 12 years old must give consent to adoption
- Adoptions take a minimum of 6 months to finalize, and 12 months if the adoptee is a stepchild
- Any single person or married couple is eligible to adopt, but one party must be at least ten years older than the adoptee
If you are considering adoption, then call Schmidt Law today for more information.
Child Support
Child support is a court-ordered agreement where the non-custodial parent must pay the primary parent a monthly sum. The monthly amount helps cover their child’s expenses, such as clothing, food, healthcare, and school.
In special cases, the non-custodial parent can modify the support payments, but it depends on many things and almost always requires a significant amount of special paperwork. Payment modification can be a long journey, which is why it’s best to have an attorney that understands the process.
Custody Disputes
Custody disputes are one of the most significant problems in family law. It can be challenging to satisfy both the parents’ wants, as well as taking the child’s well-being into account. Before going into a custody dispute, it’s essential to know that there are four types of custody:
- Physical Custody
- Legal Custody
- Joint Legal Custody
- Joint Physical Custody
Details like parent-time and a parenting plan are also essential parts when it comes to child custody. Mandatory parent-time is a promised schedule for the children to spend time with the non-custodial parent.
If you have an issue with your child’s custody arrangements, then contact the family law attorneys at Schmidt Law Firm immediately.
Divorce
Divorce is never an easy process, but with the help of the right lawyers, it doesn’t have to be something to dread.
Schmidt Law can guide couples in Draper through the entire divorce process, covering all of the complex issues like division of property, alimony awards, child custody, and child support. Additionally, they can walk you through mediation, which is an excellent alternative to divorce that is settled in court.
Mediation
It is a state law to attend mediation if you have children. However, Schmidt Law Firm recommends it for many couples getting a divorce.
Mediation is a more civil approach to divorce. With a third-party mediator, you and your spouse will work to reach an agreement on all of your issues. The professionals at Schmidt Law are trained mediators and will work alongside you and your spouse to achieve desirable results for both parties.
Contact Schmidt Law Firm Today
It’s always good to have a lawyer in your corner when you experience life-changing events like adoption and divorce. Although the court will guide you along the way, your lawyer will help avoid any errors and also provide you the right resources.
Call Schmidt Law today for a free 30-minute consultation if you are experiencing any family or criminal law issue. Our team is waiting to help you achieve the best possible outcome.