When people think of family law, they immediately think of divorce.  But there is a brighter side to family law – adoptions, for example, are are meant to bring happy endings to unfortunate and difficult circumstances.  We specialize in helping adopting parents and birth mothers in giving children loving, stable homes they could not otherwise enjoy.  The process is challenging, with many legal hurdles.  The Thompson Law Office is here to lend its experience, care and expertise in bringing about the end you desire.

But there are even greater challenges in family law.  When a divorce, paternity, custody or other family law related matter hits, you need help from an attorney like no other time in your life.

In these situations, many lawyers approach a case as if a pragmatic compromise can be readily pursued.  For many people, however, this may feel like riding out a Class IV hurricane in a beach cottage – you may survive, but it’s not likely to go as smoothly as you’d hope.

Family law spans a wide array of situations.  If you’re desiring to adopt a child, you need the help of a trained legal professional to help you navigate the challenges and hurdles of a system your find yourself in only in your unique circumstances.  If an elderly parent, special needs child or other family matter has you caught in the middle of a legal vortex, we are here to help.

Our firm is committed to handling your needs as you need them handled.  We understand the nuances of the system, and we understand the human element that plays such a large part in the outcome.  We want you to put this troubling situation behind you knowing you’ve done the best you can to put things in order now, before future circumstances make it much harder to do.

If we’re fortunate enough to work with the parties before a marriage, we provide well conceived and carefully drafted prenuptial agreements to prevent unnecessary cost and misunderstanding in the future.

All family law matters are a process.  When they are done, you still have a life to live.  We want to help you prepare for whatever comes after the domestic hurdles that may dominate your life for a short period ahead.

Contact our office today to schedule a time for us to discuss your unique circumstances and a strategy for helping you obtain the best results you can.