Custody and Visitation Child Custody can really be broken down into two different types: "legal" custody, and "physical" custody. Child visitation refers to parenting time. That is, the amount of time one parent spends with a child. When one speaks of a child visitation schedule or arrangement, they are referring to what days, times, and with what frequency a parent is going to spend with a child.

Orders of Protection An order of protection is issued by the court to limit the behavior of someone who harms or threatens to harm another person. It is used to address various types of safety issues, including, but not limited to situations involving domestic violence.

Child Support The Brooke Law Firm is committed to protecting the interests of the children and fighting for fair support payments to adequately provide for them. We are also committed to ensuring that the non-residential parent is not made to pay an unfair amount of support. Speak with a child support lawyer from our firm today to discuss your situation and learn how we can help.

Paternity Although every child has a biological mother and father, if the child is born out of wedlock, then they do not have a legal father. This can be extremely problematic for fathers who wish to maintain an active role in their child's life. A biological father who has not been established as a child's legal father technically has no rights or responsibilities when it comes to the child in question.

Enforcing Court Orders If you have a previous order granted to you by the court and the other side isn't following the order, we can help. We have vast experience with violation petitions in which the court determines whether the non-conforming party is in violation and what the punishment should be.

Mediation Services Want to stay out of court? Mediation between the parties could potentially resolve a lot of issues and you can come to an agreement without the uncertainty and stress that court brings.