PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS
Before getting married, it is important to protect your assets in case of a legal separation, for the same reason you protect your assets when you create your will or trust in case of death. MCB Law can provide both parties ease of mind in organizing and protecting their financial interests and assets. MCB Law’s top priority is creating a solid document to help avoid future costly litigation.
SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY)
When going through a divorce or legal separation, it is important to understand the financial aspects as a result. You may be entitled to financial support from your spouse following the end of the separation proceeding. MCB Law can help you create a plan and maximize the amount of support you may be able to receive.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Getting hurt by a loved one can feel like the worst betrayal, especially when considering taking action against them. Nevertheless, you deserve to feel safe in your day-to-day life. Domestic violence comes in all forms including physical, emotional, financial, etc. You don’t have to feel stuck; whether you’re in the middle of a restraining order proceeding or need help to start one, contact MCB Law to see what options you have to help you move forward.
CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION
Meshi Chitrit, Esq. has experience not only with childcare but also working with vulnerable families and making sure that they receive the right kind of help. You, the parent/guardian of your child, have the right to make decisions about your child’s life and well-being. When you separate from your child’s other parent, a plan needs to be created to make decisions regarding your child. MCB Law can inform you about the legal issues and factors that help determine what that plan may look like for your family.
CHILD SUPPORT
When you and the other parent part ways, you may think to yourself, “How will I be able to afford to raise my child?” The court determines the amount you may receive in child support funds using a computer program that considers various factors. MCB Law can help you create a strategy to try and maximize the amount of money you and your child are entitled to, or MCB Law can help negotiate a fair settlement.
PATERNITY
Paternity actions are initiated to establish the legal relationship between a father and a child when the parents are not married to determine the identity of the child’s biological father. Pursuing this can lead to issues of child support, custody and visitation, and more. MCB Law can help you through the process of paternity testing to help you recognize and define the rights and obligations of the biological father in relation to the child.
ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF COURT ORDERS
In cases of divorce and custody, court orders are made to determine the amount of spousal support, child support, and child visitation schedules. Do you have an existing court order? Have the circumstances in your life changed significantly such that you need to modify those court orders? Contact MCB Law to determine how you can move forward.
WILL CREATION
Everybody passes on eventually. Don’t leave your loved ones fighting over your assets when you’re gone. Creating a Will addresses this issue but it must be legally compliant in the state you are creating it in. The primary reason to create a Will is to ensure that your wishes are followed and that your estate is distributed according to your intentions. MCB Law can help make sure that you have a legally compliant Will document.
LIVING TRUST
A Living Trust is a financial document that you can freely amend during your lifetime. At death, the document cannot be amended and it will provide for your family as you expressed within the document. Creating a Living Trust is preferable when dealing with physical and financial assets, to avoid a costly probate action in court. MCB Law can help you prepare a Living Trust that is legally compliant and contains everything needed to protect your assets and have them allocated according to your instructions.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal tool that grants a person known as the “agent” the authority to act on behalf of another person known as the “principal.” The principal can give the agent certain powers to make decisions on behalf of the principal. The POA document is useful in situations such as handling legal matters or managing financial affairs. Contact MCB Law to learn more.
POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
Did you get married without a prenup? Are you looking to protect your assets in case of divorce? Sounds like you’re looking to create a postnuptial agreement. Unlike prenups, which are established before marriage, “postnups” are executed after the wedding ceremony. They address issues such as asset division, spousal support, and inheritance rights, providing clarity and security for couples in their marital journey. Contact MCB Law to learn more.
