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Divorce, Child Custody and Family Law

Other than the death of a spouse, parent or child, a divorce and the resulting family discord is probably one of the most difficult and emotionally draining matters that you will ever encounter.

Our family law attorney, Matthew Hood, is keenly aware of how a divorce or separation can devastate a family both emotionally and financially and will assist you through this difficult time. He knows how to stay calm and will work for you in pursuit of a family settlement which is both fair and reasonable. More importantly, he knows that the key to a successful representation in a divorce, especially when children are involved, is the process by which a resolution is achieved.

Overly aggressive lawyers can make the parties involved in a divorce more embittered than they were before divorce proceedings were initiated, thereby making it difficult to achieve a reasonable degree of harmony between the parties once the divorce is granted and child custody matters are settled. An acrimonious divorce can leave permanent emotional scars, especially on children of the divorcing couple. Our firm believes that the best way to reduce this tension between the parties is for them to work together through their respective lawyers to reach a settlement with respect to child custody, a division of the family assets, and other financial matters. A long, drawn out emotionally-charged court fight is the last resort and often is counter-productive to the best interest of the parties. However, we will not be afraid to use an aggressive approach if it is absolutely necessary to do so.

In addition to divorce proceedings, our firm also can provide you with help in paternity, custody and adoption proceedings, and in enforcing child custody and support orders. Moreover, we can help you in guardianship and conservatorship of minors and incompetent adults.

If you are in need of legal counsel for your family law matters, please contact us at the Law Office of Matthew L. Hood, LLC.