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FAMILY LAW
DIVORCE
The dissolution of your marriage is an emotional and stressful event. Law Offices of John B. St. Francis helps ease the legal strain of divorce and guide you through this difficult process. Throughout your divorce, John will stand by you. I accompany you through mediation or litigation, depending on which is likely to obtain the best possible results for you — including fair distribution of assets, division of the marital home, child support payments and child custody rights. John will take your individual needs into account as he seeks the best possible results for you regarding:
- Division of marital assets and debts
- Child custody and parent/child contact rights
- Child support
- Spousal support and maintenance
CHILD CUSTODY AND PARENT/CHILD CONTACT
For most parents, child custody and parent/child contact schedules are the most difficult aspect of divorce. I advocate for your parental rights so you can raise your children in an appropriate and healthy home.
CHILD SUPPORT
Even after divorce both parents share the responsibility of raising a child. I help ensure your child receives the financial support required for a healthy, happy upbringing.
CHILD SUPPORT MODIFICATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Child support payments remain the same unless and until the court modifies the child support order. If either parent experiences a significant change in financial circumstances, I can guide you through the proper legal procedures to modify your child support payments accordingly.
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS
When authorities interfere with your parental rights, you need a compassionate advocate who understands the bureaucratic red tape. I am skilled at maneuvering through the complex laws of Vermont to protect your parental rights.
MEDIATION
Mediation puts the decisions in your hands, and can often provide more expedient, predictable results than a trial. I can help you obtain the most favorable divorce settlement using a experienced mediator.
PRE- AND POST-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
When you marry your beloved, you may not foresee the potential problems that can eventually lead to divorce. I expect the unexpected and draft pre-nuptial agreements that protect both spouses' interests and that can alleviate some of the stress should you ever divorce.