Family members are bound by shared history and emotional ties, but they also have legal rights and responsibilities to one another. Because it governs some of the most important relationships in our lives, family law can have a dramatic impact on your future, including everything from your financial security to your marriage. Below are some of the most common reasons you may need a family law attorney.

3 Types of Family Law Cases

1. Divorce

Although most people marry with the best of intentions, between 40%-50% of all marriages end in divorce. Not only is divorce a difficult emotional experience, it is also a complex legal process which can have a powerful impact on the rest of your life. Divorce law describes the rights and responsibilities of each party, ensuring that both spouses receive a fair share of the marital assets and joint debts.

2. Child Custody

Most parents want to spend as much time as possible with their children, which can lead to intense disputes with potentially lifelong consequences. Whether parents are divorcing or were never married, a child custody suit may be necessary to protect the best interests of the children and enforce parental rights.

3. Child Support

Family law in each state assumes that children have a right to the financial support of both parents. Child support orders are typically issued when the court makes a custody decision, but you may need to take legal action to collect the money you are owed. Fortunately, the law provides a wide range of tools for custodial parents and penalties for those who refuse to pay.

No matter what type of dispute you’re involved in, the attorneys at Guillien Van Nuland, LLC have the expertise to answer your questions, represent your interests, and look out for your family. With more than 25 years of experience, they represent clients in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, including Monroe, Vernon, Trempealeau, Crawford, Juneau, and Buffalo Counties in Wisconsin and Houston, Fillmore and Winona Counties in Minnesota. Visit their website for a look at their family law services, or call (608) 782-4411 to schedule a consultation with an accomplished attorney today.