Divorce: Divorce is a stressful and emotional time
in the life of any individual. If this life changing event should
ever occur to you, it is important to seek out and find a qualified
attorney who has the knowledge of all of the legal aspects involved
in this process. Divorce involves the breakdown and dissolution
not only of the marriage bonds, but also the dissolution of
the property rights of the two individuals. Many times the emotional
levels of divorce overshadow one's ability to look clearly evaluate
one's options. It is important for the attorney to clearly evaluate
the client's present circumstances so that after the process
has been completed, the ability of he client to go forward and
move on with their life is preserved and protected.
Sherwin Jacobs has been providing the legal counsel, help and
assistance to clients involved in divorces for over twenty years.
He is knowledgeable and well informed in this area of the law.
When the emotional stress of the process becomes too great and
prevents the client from seeing clearly, he stands ready with
you to protect your property rights and interests. In any divorce
situation his desire is to see that the client's ability to
carry on financially is protected and secured as much as is
possible with respect to each individual's situation.
Child Custody and Visitation: While divorce is painful, issues involving
child custody and visitation are perhaps the most traumatic
and emotional that any individual will ever face. It is important
to select an attorney who has had significant experience in
this area. Sherwin Jacobs has been litigating these issues for
years and has had an extremely positive record in this regard.
He has represented both mothers and fathers and has obtained
custody on a primary basis for his clients on an overwhelming
basis, whether they are the father or the mother.
Issues regarding visitation can be similarly taxing upon the
emotions of any parent. Whether you have been denied visitation
by a custodial parent or are seeking to restrict visitation
for various reasons, including drugs, alcohol dependency or
any other reason, it is important to have an attorney who is
well versed not only in the law, but also with the judicial
community in the local area regarding these issues. If you believe
that you have been denied your right to visit with your child,
contact Sherwin Jacobs. If you believe that the visiting parent
is having a negative impact upon your child, Sherwin Jacobs
may be able to help. A scheduled consultation may answer many
of your questions.
Child Support: The second most important issue involving
children and the custodial arrangement concerns the support
of the child. Sherwin Jacobs is experienced in handling all
issues regarding support as well. From calculating support using
the Virginia guidelines to imputing income to a non-working
or lazy parent, Sherwin Jacobs, can help you get the child support
that you deserve.
Adoption:
The adoption of a child is one of the most significant times
in the life of not only the parent but also of the adoptive
child. Whether it is an adoption by a step parent, by a grandparent
or by parental placement with friends or other individuals,
Sherwin Jacobs has the experience and stands ready to aid and
assist you through each step of the adoption process. Whether
the adoption is with the consent of the child's parent(s) or
without their consent, Sherwin Jacobs will guide you through
the steps. If you have questions concerning the adoption process,
give him a call for a consultation.
