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ADOPTIONS
Private, DCS & Agency Involved Family Law Paternity Child Custody / Visitation Child Support Divorce Juvenile Court Matters Juvenile Delinquency Dependency and Neglect Criminal Charges On a Case by Case Manner General Practice Wills, POAs, Doc Review & Prep Civil Mediation Provided by Laura |
At Stern Family Law our main concentration and areas of practice are in Child Welfare and include such issues as:
- Adoptions
- All Dependency and Neglect matters
- Custody matters involving Emergency Custody
- Private compensation Guardian ad Litem matters
- Paternity/Legitimation issues
- Parenting Plans, Co-parenting, Visitation issues
- Termination of Parental Rights - Prosecution & Defense
- Child Support
- Contempt of Court matters
- Juvenile Delinquency Criminal Defense
- Uncontested Divorces with/without children
- Informational Consultations, Document Review/Preparation
- Did I mention Adoptions?
Consultations:
We prefer to meet with potential clients in person (or Zoom or some other video chat due to COVID), and will not answer legal questions over the phone unless you are a current client. We would be happy to set up a consultation with you where we can sit down, review your situation, documents, and discuss possible options. Typically a consultation lasts up to an hour, bring any related paperwork you may have for my review, copies of court document, birth certificates, or anything else related. (If you bring something we don't need to review so what, if you leave it on your dining room table as we need it.... well that's a different story.) This information helps me in giving you an accurate assessment of your situation. At the end of the consultation if you have a legal issue we can assist with we will quote you the requested retainer and how our hourly billing structure works to get started on your case.
We have made exceptions for potential clients who are out of the local area and prefer a telephone consult or other electronic means. Please note there is a charge for consultations as our time, knowledge and expertise are our commodity. Please call the office to discuss and set up your consultation (865) 774-1312.
We prefer to meet with potential clients in person (or Zoom or some other video chat due to COVID), and will not answer legal questions over the phone unless you are a current client. We would be happy to set up a consultation with you where we can sit down, review your situation, documents, and discuss possible options. Typically a consultation lasts up to an hour, bring any related paperwork you may have for my review, copies of court document, birth certificates, or anything else related. (If you bring something we don't need to review so what, if you leave it on your dining room table as we need it.... well that's a different story.) This information helps me in giving you an accurate assessment of your situation. At the end of the consultation if you have a legal issue we can assist with we will quote you the requested retainer and how our hourly billing structure works to get started on your case.
We have made exceptions for potential clients who are out of the local area and prefer a telephone consult or other electronic means. Please note there is a charge for consultations as our time, knowledge and expertise are our commodity. Please call the office to discuss and set up your consultation (865) 774-1312.