If you and the other parent of your child or children are unable to reach an agreement as to a custody and/or visitation schedule, then either one of you, or both of you, will file the appropriate pleadings in court. This could be in the form of a Complaint for Divorce that seeks a custody [...]

In any situation in which a family is breaking apart, tensions are particularly high.  It is of utmost importance wherever possible for each party to attempt to negotiate a reasonable compromise to this difficult situation.  Often times this will involve suppressing very real and personal emotions and feelings.  Particularity, when speaking on the issue of [...]

There are a number of ways in which an actual separation of married parties comes about.  Without addressing each of the causes, this cursory roadmap will serve as something for you to refer to should you be curious as to where in your divorce proceedings you may be. The roadmap below will be one for [...]

Our family law department, headed by John S. Karas, is committed to meeting the needs of our clients in a thorough, professional and timely manner. Our practice includes: counseling clients in all aspects of separation and divorce negotiation and preparation of separation agreements representation of clients in court proceedings involving divorce, custody disputes, child support, [...]