Client’s friend was at great risk of exploitation on account of cognitive impairments. The friend was having trouble navigating VA benefits and other financial needs. We were able to successfully appoint Client as Guardian and Conservator despite a Visitor report that missed important information and resulted in a questionable recommendation.
Read MoreClient was charged with Violation of a Protection Order. The charge was based on a technicality that was a grey area in the law. By reviewing the law, negotiating with the DA, and advising our client to participate in pre-sentence treatment, we were able to convince the DA that the right thing to do was dismiss the case. The DA eventually agreed, and the case was dismissed.
Read MoreClient’s ex made speculative accusations that got our client’s parenting time restricted. By taking immediate, proactive steps to remedy the situation, we were able to help our client get parenting time restored even before the very first restriction review date.
Read MoreClient’s spouse was hiding assets and increasing debt unilaterally. Through a negotiated agreement, we were able to successfully reduce spouse’s share of marital assets and waive alimony on account of these behaviors.
Read MoreClient’s ex refused to allow child to participate in extracurricular activities, and the previous parenting plan had no provision for the same. Through mediation, we were able to reach a full agreement that remedied this loop-hole in the previous parenting plan.
Read MoreClient and spouse had a complex property distribution matter. Through a negotiated settlement, we were able to reach a full agreement, but spouse continually attempted to change the provisions of the same. Through persistence and vigilance, we were able to prevent each said attempt and finally resolve the matter with a partial award of attorney fees on top of the negotiated agreement.
Read MoreClient was charged with DUI and Careless Driving. Client’s BAC was .246. Through client interviewing and investigation, we were able to highlight for the DA holes in the case and our client’s good behavior, resulting in a plea to DWAI and Weaving. The client was able to retain a driver’s license.
Read MoreClient and ex were involved in high-conflict post-decree dispute. Our client wanted 50/50 parenting time while ex wanted our client to have only 1-2 overnights per week. With the help of a great Child and Family Investigator, and through a negotiated settlement, we were able to secure 50/50 parenting time for our client.
Read MoreFather of child suffered from substance abuse issues. Through a contested hearing, we were able to restrict Father’s parenting time while he seeks treatment. Through settlement negotiations, we also reached a full agreement for when the restriction is lifted, saving the parties significant costs on attorney fees and court expenses.
Read MoreFather was extremely abusive and controlling to both our client and their shared children. Through a Child and Family Investigator and a contested hearing, we were able to secure nearly full custody to our client and paternal grandmother, ensuring that Father’s parenting time was wholly supervised at all times.
Read MoreClient’s grandchild was born premature and incurred major medical expenses. Grandchild’s parents could not qualify for government assistance but neither could they afford health insurance. Through an emergency (and regular) guardianship and special (and regular) conservatorship, we were able to appoint client as guardian and conservator such that client’s health insurance covered the child, saving the parties significant medical costs.
Read MoreClient was charged with Third Degree Assault as an Act of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse-Knowing/Reckless-No Injury. Through negotiations with the DA, we were able to get a plea to Telephone Harassment as an Act of Domestic Violence, and the client was allowed to do probation from another state.
Read MoreClient was charged with Third Degree Assault and Obstruction of Telephone Service both as Acts of Domestic Violence. Through review and investigation, we were able to show the DA that this was a case of self-defense. We got the charges completely dismissed.
Read MoreClient had multiple charges and was facing a license revocation and up to two years in jail with no offer from the DA..Through client interviews and negotiations with the DA, we were able to get the client a probation offer and all driving charges pled to zero-point, non-moving violations, so that the client retained a driver’s license.
Read MoreClient and brother were involved in dispute regarding distribution of assets from their mother’s estate. We were able to successfully navigate a fair buyout for our client while avoiding significant costs of litigation.
Read MoreClient’s ex suffered from unaddressed mental health and substance abuse issues that greatly affected her ability to safely parent. Through mediation, we were able to secure almost full custody for our client and ensure that his ex’s parenting time was properly supervised.
Read MoreClient’s stepchild attempted appointment as Personal Representative of client’s deceased spouse’s estate. Through a swift competing petition, we were able to inform the court of our client’s priority for appointment and obtain the same.
Read MoreClient had concerns about family members exploiting their aging mother. We were able to successfully petition for emergency (and regular) guardianship and special (and regular) conservatorship to ensure mother’s assets were secure.
Read MoreClient was charged with Criminal Tampering and Harassment, both as Acts of Domestic Violence. Through review and investigation, we were able to show the DA the holes in the case and in the victim’s credibility. We got the charges completely dismissed.
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