Daniel Sobel limits his practice to the area of family law. The list below gives an indication of the kind of cases that fall within the scope of family law.
- Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage
- Domestic Partnerships / Long-term relationships
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Child Support
- Spousal Maintenance
- Division of Property
- Determining Paternity
- Non Parental / Third Party Custody
- Relocation Affecting Custody and Visitation
Is collaborative law only used for divorces?
Disputes with roots in any of the above areas could be handled through the collaborative law process or the negotiation/mediation/litigation model. That is to say, collaborative law, while at times referred to as “collaborative divorce”, is not a model limited to handling divorces. The collaborative model can just as readily be applied to the end of a domestic partnership or other long term relationship. In addition, collaborative law can be used to address significant events that unfold in the years following a divorce or separation, such as modifying a parenting plan, or working towards agreement on the financial arrangements surrounding a child’s college education.
Why the focus on family law?
Family law matters are often complex, and are always of tremendous importance to the parties involved. Daniel’s intention in staying focused on family law is to maximize his effectiveness in these kinds of cases, but you should also know that there is not a special degree or certification that makes a lawyer a “family lawyer”. Instead, some lawyers simply choose to make family law the area in which they practice. |
