Understanding Family Law Representation

Beroes Law Center are family law lawyers who have more than 50 years of combined experience taking cases to trial; we help clients look forward to the results of their cases. This approach often keeps people focused on what is most important and minimizes worries about less important issues.

Call our caring attorneys at 412-621-6811 to schedule a free consultation and resolve your family law concern.

We Help Clients Uncover Positive Solutions

You can come to Beroes Law Center with complex or straightforward cases. Our attorneys have the skills to litigate on your behalf. When a client does not wish to take the matter to court, however, we can resolve the case with a positive, problem-solving approach through mediation or negotiation. This helps to preserve relationships by limiting further damage.

Our Pennsylvania family law practice includes:

• Divorce: Providing guidance on contested or uncontested divorce, as well as all related issues, including equitable property division, spousal support/alimony and matters involving dissolution when there are children
• Custody: Helping divorcing couples or parents who have never been married with establishing child custody and child support orders that are in the children’s best interests
• Adoption and guardianship: Helping stepparents and foster parents adopt the child or children in their care and helping individuals caring for those with disabilities get the care they need
• Grandparents’ rights: Educating grandparents on their rights when it comes to grandchildren and exercising those rights when necessary
• Same-sex couple issues: Offering support and guidance to same-sex couples who are navigating the nuances of the laws, how they impact their situations and what can be done to protect the individual or couple in the future
• Other family law matters: Representing clients in issues involving paternity, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic violence and protection from abuse (PFA) orders, modifications and enforcement

What Does A Family Law Attorney Do?

As family law attorneys in Pittsburgh, we understand that legal issues involving your family can be deeply personal. Our role is to guide you through the process with compassion while actively protecting your rights and best interests. We handle a wide range of family law matters in Allegheny County and throughout Pennsylvania, including:

• Divorce: Representing you in negotiations, mediation or litigation to resolve issues like asset division, child custody, alimony, etc.
• Child custody/support: Advocating for fair custody arrangements and reasonable child support orders
• Adoption: Assisting with stepparent or private adoptions to grow your family
• Prenuptial agreements: Drafting prenups to determine how assets will be treated before marriage

We aim to resolve family disputes efficiently while minimizing conflict. However, we are also prepared to litigate aggressively if your situation requires courtroom advocacy. Our priority is achieving the best possible outcome for you and your loved ones.

Pennsylvania Family Law Distinctions

Unlike other states, Pennsylvania is both a fault-based and no-fault based divorce state. Pennsylvania allows for no-fault divorces based on an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage for example, where both parties consent to divorce or where the parties have lived separate and apart for a year or more. Additionally, Pennsylvania allows for fault-based divorces in situations such as one spouse has been sentenced to imprisonment for a term of two or more years. Our state also has specific guidelines for determining spousal support and alimony payments.

For child custody cases in Pennsylvania, the courts follow the principle of making determinations based on the best interests of the child. Factors like each parent’s living situation, whether or not a parent has a history of criminal charges and or a history of drug and alcohol abuse, and the parent’s relationship with the child and more are carefully considered.

With decades of experience practicing family law in Pennsylvania, our attorneys have in-depth knowledge of the latest state laws and court procedures. We can ensure your rights are fully protected according to the latest Pennsylvania statutes and legal precedents.

Contact Us To Address Your Issues

For a free consultation with our divorce lawyers, please call 412-621-6811 or contact our Pittsburgh office online. We represent clients throughout Allegheny County and the surrounding area. We will carefully evaluate your concern and either skillfully negotiate or litigate for a favorable outcome.