Family Law
The nature and issues arising from a marriage; civil unions and domestic partnerships; mental and physical abuse of the spouse and/or children; legitimacy, adoption, surrogacy and abduction of children; annulment, divorce, settlements; and custody, visitation and support.
Divorce Issues
Undergoing a divorce is probably one of the most draining experiences that a family can face. Emotions may set in and make it impossible for a couple to settle it calmly. In such a case, Kenya Patton Law can act as a mediator, and assist them to approach the issue rationally and within the law.
Estates & Wills
A Will is a legal document through which people state how they wish their property and assets to be managed when they die. Kenya Patton Law can assist people people in drafting these documents. They can also make sure that an estate is administered as stated by the deceased via the will.
Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is for financial purposes. If someone were to become ill, be in an accident and unbale to take care of bills, mortgages etc…they assign someone who they trust and is competent to pay their bills for them as well as to attend to any other financial matters on their behalf.
Child Custody Agreements
When a couple separates, one of the most difficult issues to handle has to be what happens to the children. Couples need to agree on how to take care of the children they have had together in the new arrangement. Child custody is defined by an agreement in which both parents have to live with the terms therein. A family law attorney can also help parents in amending child custody agreements.
Prenuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement is a contract signed by a couple prior to a marriage or civil union. Although the content of such a contract may vary from one case to another, its main aim is to spell out the provisions of spousal support and division of the property in the event of a breakup or a divorce.
