To schedule a consultation with an experienced Philadelphia family lawyer, contact the Law Office of Elaine Smith and Adam M. Horwitz to discuss topics such as the following:

Family Law

Family law encompasses a full range of domestic relations and related issues governing rights and responsibilities primarily involving property, children and support.

Divorce and Equitable Distribution of Property

Property distribution is not only a matter of establishing who will retain the family home, or who will get which car. Other assets that are harder to value, such as pensions and businesses, may be even more important in the long term.

Custody: Partial and Full Partial Custody and Visitation: Sole and Joint / Shared Custody

A frank discussion of family dynamics works remarkably well in helping parents understand what is best for their children in terms of a custody arrangement.

Support: Spousal and Child

We handle cases of contempt, support enforcement, and support modifications, as well as the establishment of initial orders and agreements.

Grandparents and/or Third Party Partial or Full Custody or Visitation

Explore options available to your family with the guidance of experienced family law attorneys who champion the rights of children.

Domestic Violence and Abuse

We have a message to all family law clients: there are choices when it comes to domestic violence. You do not have to live with or perpetuate domestic violence. It is possible to break the chain of abuse. You do not have to remain in a marriage or relationship where domestic violence threatens your well being. We also represent parties that have been accused of domestic violence, sometimes falsely.

Property Rights for Unmarried Cohabitants

More and more people are living together in family-like partnerships, whether same sex or opposite sex. When they buy or share use of property, they may acquire property rights that come into play in the event of a separation.

Prenuptial Agreements / Postnuptial Agreements

Many people are under the impression that prenuptial agreements are mainly of interest to wealthy people with complicated financial portfolios. However, even people with modest incomes and assets have a great deal at stake when entering into a marriage or domestic partnership.

Alimony / Alimony Pendente Lite / Temporary Alimony

During and after a divorce, alimony can be an important part of the settlement, as well as interim counsel fees and cost.

Learn how to protect your rights in any family law matter by contacting an experienced Philadelphia family lawyer through this Web site or by phone.