Practice Areas
Asset Division
An asset division divorce is one where the divorcing couple agrees to split their assets equally. This means that each party gets half of everything, including property and debt, minimizing the impact on financial situations.
Divorce & Assets
Divorce is a complicated process, especially when it comes to dividing property and assets. The first step is determining which property you own as a couple (and what you should do with it) and what each person owns individually.
Modification of Decrees
Divorce decrees are court orders that officially end a marriage. They declare that the marriage is over, and may also include information about child custody, visitation rights, and other matters related to the division of property.
Divorce
Divorce is a complicated, emotional process. At Stephen Gassner Law Office, we're here to help you navigate the legal, financial and emotional aspects of divorce so that you can focus on yourself and your children.
Divorce Mediation
Mediation Law is a practice that helps people resolve disputes in a way that is fair, peaceful, and effective. It is a process where an impartial, third-party mediator helps two people resolve a dispute.
Legal Separation
The Legal Separation is a legal means of ending a marriage. The couple remains married, however, they live separately and maintain separate residences and finances. They also retain their own property and assets.
Spousal Support/Maintenance
Spousal support is a form of financial assistance paid by one spouse to the other due to divorce or separation. It is intended to assist with the costs associated with the couple's standard of living during their marriage.
Child Custody
Child custody is often a major bone of contention between the sparring couple. In case of a minor child, both the parents have an equal right over the child after divorce. If there is no mutual consent.
Child Visitation
Child Visitation refers to the legal decision-making rights and responsibilities of both parents in regards to their children, while visitation refers to the amount of time each parent spends with their children.
Men's Divorce
Men's divorce law is a complex area of family law, but it's not something you have to tackle alone. We can help you understand your rights and ensure your safety. We'll make sure that you are taken care of during this difficult time.
Women's Divorce
Women's divorce law is a branch of jurisprudence that deals with issues concerning women and marriage. Women's divorce law is concerned with the rights, privileges and responsibilities of married women.
Contempt Proceedings
Contempt law is a legal term that refers to a court finding the defendant in contempt of court. This happens when the defendant disobeys a court order or otherwise refuses to follow the law.
Paternity Challenge
Paternity is usually contested by the alleged father of the child. If the law presumes that the person contesting paternity is the father of the child, the claimant should prove that this presumption is false.
Declaration of Paternity
A declaration of paternity is a document that legally establishes the fatherhood of a child. This document can be filed with the state government, which will then change the child's birth certificate starting you are their father.
Protection Orders
If you have a protection order, it is important to know that you have certain rights. You can also file for a protection order if you are worried about your safety or the safety of your family members, for both adults & children.