Family Law
The Kershman Law Firm has the skilled, tough, experienced team of attorneys you need to navigate the challenges of divorce and family law, and to go forward and redefine your life for the future.
Mediation and Collaborative Law
For many, alternative dispute resolution options are important including mediation of divorce and post-divorce matters including Child custody, Division of property Child support, Maintenance. The Kershman Law Firm possess training and experience to aid you in determining what path may be right for you.
Appeals
When one party to a lawsuit is not pleased with the verdict or judgment that has been entered, they may file an appeal. An appeal is a process to have a lower court's decision reviewed by a higher court. It is not a new trial, but it is a chance to raise for review any legal errors that were made at trial. Only issues preserved at trial can be reviewed by the higher court.
Estate Planning
An estate plan will include the documents that accommodate your specific needs. It may involve some or all of the following:
- Last will and testament
- Living trust
- Irrevocable trusts (e.g., life insurance trusts, gift trusts, special needs trust, charitable trust)
- Conservatorship
- Guardianships
- Asset protection from divorce, creditors, others
- Health care directives, including medical powers of attorney, living wills, health care proxy, do not resuscitate (DNR) or do not intubate (DNI) orders
- Succession plan for business
- Charitable planning