Areas of Practice

Family Law

Mediation

Collaborative Law

Bankruptcy

Estate Planning

Probate & Estate Administration

Family Law

Family Law includes the following areas: Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage), Child Custody, Parenting Time (visitation), Child Relocation, Child Support, Grandparent Visitation, Establishment of Paternity, Step-parent Adoption, and Guardianship.

Divorce

When contemplating divorce there are many issues to consider. Shelemey Law Office can guide you through the legal aspects of the divorce process.

If you have children, they will be affected by the decisions made during this process. We will help you work co-operatively with your spouse, as the two of you re-organize your family and work to develop a respectful, co-parenting relationship.

By keeping your focus on the impact divorce may have on your children, you will be better guided during the critical decision making process. In so doing you can reduce inter-parental conflict and help your children to understand that despite the divorce your love for them is constant.

If one of your goals is to put your children first then consider Shelemey Law Office. We would be pleased to assist you through your divorce, in a cooperative or collaborative manner.

Child Custody

Parenting Time

Child Relocation

Child Support

Grandparent Visitation

Establishment of Paternity

Step-parent Adoption

Guardianship

Mediation

Mediation is a process whereby parties are led by a specially trained neutral person to achieve resolution. Through the mediation process clients seek a mutually acceptable agreement.

As a registered mediator, trained in both domestic relations and civil mediation, Lea Shelemey understands the benefits mediation can provide to couples faced with divorce.

When parties resolve their differences through mediation, rather than litigation, the resulting agreements are more likely to be satisfactory and more often complied with. Mediation can also be used in other areas of dispute.

Collaborative Family Law

Collaborative Law is about cooperation as opposed to confrontation. During conferences and informal discussions, you, your spouse and both collaborative attorneys work together as a team to reach out-of-court agreements.

Through the exchange of information and the exploration of ideas, solutions that are acceptable to both parties can be formulated. Generally it takes less time and less money to settle matters using the Collaborative Family Law Process.

Bankruptcy

If you are faced with an overwhelming financial burden due to loss of employment, major medical expenses, or for any other compelling reason, and may be considering bankruptcy as an option, contact Shelemey Law Office to schedule a consultation.

As a result of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) there are a number of responsibilities and requirements that need to be addressed before deciding whether bankruptcy is a viable option for you.

Estate Planning

Estate Planning includes financial planning and the preparation of legally important documents such as your Last Will and Testament, Trusts, a General Durable Power of Attorney, a Living Will Declaration, and a Health Care Power of Attorney.

Last Will and Testament

To designate a personal representative to handle your estate upon your passing.

General Durable Power of Attorney

This power of attorney shall become effective upon your incapacity and disability wherein you are no longer able to personally handle your financial and business affairs or take care of your personal needs.

Living Will Declaration

Only effective in two situations: if it is determined that you have a Terminal Condition or, if you are in a Persistent Vegetative State.

Health Care Power of Attorney

Authorizes your Health Care Representative to make decisions on your behalf and act for you in all matters affecting your health care. It does not limit or affect your ability to make your own health care decisions. This appointment shall become effective immediately upon execution of the document.