Custody
Does The Court Take Into Consideration a Child’s Preferences in a Custody Dispute?
If you’re involved in a custody dispute in Pennsylvania, you might wonder how much your child’s preferences matter. Is your child allowed to tell the
Our attorneys and employees at Cooley & Handy strive provide you, our clients, with the highest quality legal representation in Divorce, Custody and Family Law Matters in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, PA.
But we seek to do much more than that. We strive to educate our clients about the law affecting their case, engage them fully in the decision-making process, and help them achieve their goals and financial security. That’s why our slogan is “Take Control. Secure Your Future.”
Our slogan wasn’t created by a marketing firm. It was created by us, after contemplating what makes us different from other family law firms and identifying our core values and beliefs. It also sums up pretty well what we enjoy doing. Family law litigation is stressful for all involved, including attorneys. Our deep satisfaction comes from helping our clients take control of their lives and futures.
Uncertainty creates anxiety. We understand that. That’s why every step of the way, from your initial consultation to the conclusion of your case, we’ll take the time to make sure you understand the process and know your rights and options.
When you are facing a divorce, custody or other family law matter, you can feel like your life is out of control. Knowing where you are headed can help. That why we’ll seek to identify your goals and then provide you with a roadmap to get you there based on our experience and practical legal advice.
To settle a case, be prepared to try it” is a legal truism. That’s how we’ll approach your case. We’ll gather the pertinent facts and evidence. We’ll advance favorable applications of the law. However, whenever possible, we will seek reasonable resolutions and settlements, so you can avoid unnecessary costs and undue stress. We will not encourage or engage in unnecessary or emotionally driven tactics or litigation.
All too often lawyers think that they know better than their clients and leave them out of the decision-making process. Frequently, they won’t even pass on settlement proposal or they’ll take unapproved positons. Not us. We’ll keep you fully informed every step of the way. We understand that it’s your case and your life. You are in control.
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