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Attorney Rossana Mitchell, operating from an office in Chino Hills, provides assistance to individuals and families throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside County, and the Inland Empire who are grappling with challenging legal issues. A significant portion of her practice focuses on addressing family-related problems, though she also extends her expertise to conservatorships, guardianships, criminal law, and estate planning.   Rossana Mitchell's journey to the United States began when she immigrated from Lima, Peru, at the age of 8, and she grew up in Rowland Heights. After completing her college education at the University of California, Irvine, she settled in Chino Hills in 1985. Prior to earning her law degree and being admitted to the State Bar of California in 2000, she dedicated her time to being a full-time mother and homemaker.

Attorney Newman is the founder of the Law Office of Annette Newman, LLC, located at One SE Ocean Boulevard in Stuart, Florida.  Attorney's primary practice areas include Employment/Labor Law, Civil Rights Law (including housing and public accommodations discrimination); Family Law; Civil Litigation, Small Claims, and Collections.  If you are the victim of discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, veteran status, pregnancy, or sexual orientation, contact the Law Office of Annette Newman, LLC for assistance.   The firm also represents clients in unpaid wage claims, whistleblower claims, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, as well as many other employment law disputes.

Child custody battles can be one of the most challenging aspects of a divorce, both emotionally and legally. While divorce itself is already a difficult process, child custody battles often add more stress, anxiety, and heartache. As a parent, your top priority during the divorce process should be the welfare of your children. This guide from child custody lawyers in Pennsylvania will give you practical advice on how to protect your children during a custody battle. Prioritize Your Children's Needs In a custody battle, prioritize your children's needs over your desires. The court prioritizes their best interests, so show that you're acting accordingly. Work with your ex-partner to create a parenting plan that covers custody, visitation, and education to meet your children's needs. Maintain a Positive Relationship with Your Children It's essential to maintain a positive relationship with your children during a custody battle. Spend quality time with them, listen to them, and offer support and reassurance. Remember that your children may be feeling scared, confused, and upset during this time, so it's essential to be there for them emotionally. Document Everything In a child custody battle, it's essential to document everything. Keep a record of all communication with your former partner, including emails, text messages, and phone calls. This documentation can serve as evidence in court if necessary. Additionally, keep track of all expenses related to your children, such as medical bills, school fees, and extracurricular activities. This documentation can help you demonstrate that you are providing for your children's needs. Be Flexible and Willing to Compromise Child custody battles can be emotionally draining and expensive. Therefore, it's crucial to be flexible and willing to compromise. If possible, try to negotiate with your former partner to reach an agreement outside of court. This can save both time and money and can reduce the emotional toll on your children. However, if negotiations fail, be prepared to go to court. Your family law attorney can help you prepare your case and represent you in court. Hire a Competent and Experienced Child Custody Attorney Hire an experienced child custody attorney to protect your children during a custody battle. They can help you understand your legal rights, develop a strategy, and represent you in court. Choose an attorney with a proven track record in child custody cases, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively to serve the best interests of your children. FAQs: Q1. What factors does the court consider in a custody battle? A: The court considers several factors, including the child's age and gender, the child's relationship with each parent, each parent's ability to provide for the child's needs, and the child's preference (if they are old enough to express it). Q2. Can a child choose which parent they want to live with? A: In some states, the court may consider the child's preference if they are old enough to express it. However, the court will ultimately decide what's in the child's best interests. Q3. How long does a custody battle usually last? A: The length of a custody battle varies depending on the circumstances of the case. It can last several months or even years. Q4. Can grandparents or other relatives obtain custody of a child? A: In some cases, grandparents or other relatives may be allowed to obtain custody if both parent are abusive or unfit to take care of the child.

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Mr. Mitchell is the founder of Apex Legal Services, PLLC, formerly The Law Office of Andrellos Mitchell, PLLC. He is an advocate for Social Justice. Mr. Mitchell is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc. His practice focuses on civil litigation. With more than 25 years in the practice of law, Mr. Mitchell is an experienced litigator. He has represented hundreds of clients in state (DC) courts (e.g., Family Law, Probate Law, Criminal DWI/DUI, etc.) and federal courts (e.g., Ch. 7 Bankruptcy, Federal Employment Law, etc.) as well as before government agencies (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Small Business Administration (SBA), District of Columbia-Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), District of Columbia Public Schools, etc.). He has also resolved many legal matters outside of court. He has litigated against top lawyers at big law firms and government agencies. Mr. Mitchell has also had very good success with the mediation and settlement of cases. He has high ethical standards and has never been sanctioned by any government agency, state, or federal court for ethical violations. He offers quality and affordable legal services. As your attorney, he will provide you with quality legal services, fight hard for you, and work to produce positive results on your behalf. Currently, Mr. Mitchell's focus is on his federal practice: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Cases/Federal Agencies - Nationally Federal Government Investigations Federal Tax Audits / IRS Controversies Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans / Audits & Investigations Review of Federal Documents / Contracts COVID-19 Matters Presidential Clemency: Pardons, Commutations, and Reprieves  

Article Summary: In 2008, Florida law regarding children’s issues changed substantially.The term “custody” was eliminated, as was the prior designation of primary and secondary residential parents.The term “time-sharing” became the appropriate term to describe a parent and child’s time with each other – not visitation.The Court is now required to approve, grant or modify a “parenting plan.Schedule your Consultation now at family law attorney in Fort Myers today!   Tags we can used: divorce attorney fort myers ft. myers divorce attorney divorce lawyer fort myers spousal support lawyer alimony attorney fort myers paternity attorney ft. myers fort myers alimony lawyer paternity lawyer ft. myers fort myers family law child custody attorney fort myers child support attorney fort myers contested divorce lawyer

I am a family law attorney practicing in all areas of family law issues in the Metro-Atlanta area. My practice includes issues such as divorce, paternity & legitimation, child custody, child support, grandparents rights and more. I advocate for all clients and also serve as a guide through the court process. If you are looking for a family law attorney or know someone else in need, please feel free to contact me.

Kemlia Reed Sherman, owner of Reed Sherman Law Firm, is a Family Law and Estate Planning attorney. She’s licensed in Maryland and D.C. and accredited before the Department of Veteran Affairs. Kemlia received her Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and Juris Doctor and Family Law Certificate from Howard University School of Law. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar Estates and Trusts Section, the American Bar Association, various local bar associations, and a national estate planning organization.    Kemlia’s desire to become an attorney was fueled by her personal experiences. Having witnessed the problems that occur when loved ones die without creating an estate plan, she’s committed to helping families preserve relationships, protect and transfer their assets, while securing their legacies. She offers free estate planning seminars throughout the year because she believes that her clients should be well informed and play an active role in the process.            .      

Attorney Demetrius J. Price studied law at Whittier Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor Degree. During law school, Attorney Price served as a law clerk in various private Family Law firms, served as a certified law clerk in the Whittier Law School Children’s Rights Clinic, where he exercised courtroom privileges and served as an advocate for the rights of his clients, and also received the Best Advocate award in Criminal Trial Advocacy. After earning his Juris Doctor Degree in 2013, Attorney Price relocated from California to Georgia. He successfully passed the Georgia Bar Exam and has been actively practicing law since becoming a member of the State Bar of Georgia in 2013. Attorney Price began his legal career in the Greater Savannah, Georgia Area, practicing Family Law, Juvenile Law, and Personal Injury. He now lives in the Greater Atlanta Area with his wife, Dr. LaKimberly Price, and is currently practicing Family Law and Criminal Defense. Attorney Price is admitted to practice law in the State and Superior Courts of Georgia, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, and the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia.

Attorney Hill Duvernay graduated from The University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in English and from the University of Georgia School of Law where she focused her second and third years of study on Trial Practice and Criminal Defense. She is proud of her reputation as an Attorney who is not afraid to go to trial, but who also possesses the finesse and wisdom to negotiate and settle disputes. Attorney Duvernay is a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Candace Alynn Hill Duvernay is from Ellenwood, Georgia and has practiced law in McDonough, Georgia since the Firm opened its doors in 2009. Attorney Hill Duvernay assists clients in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, trusts and estates and family law. Attorney Duvernay is compassionate, caring, and tenacious when it comes to advocating for her clients. In her spare time, Attorney Duvernay gives back to the community by volunteer coaching her high school alma mater’s mock trial team.

I knew I wanted to be a trial attorney when I saw Blair Underwood and Jimmy Smits on L.A. Law.  I have had over 30 jury trials working for the City of New York, an insurance defense firm and the Oregon Department of Justice.  Performing in front of a jury is one of the most satisfying experiences I’ve ever had—win or lose.  I think I am an actor at my core.  Odd because I am also a cinephile:  I love movies by Clint Eastwood, Akira Kurosawa, Antoine Fuqua and John Woo.  I sympathize with the tortured hero and the lost cause. I am a devout capitalist; hate bullies; root for the underdog; and believe in the system.  Reasons why I became the first Director of Civil Rights for the Oregon Attorney General.  Before moving to Oregon, I drafted judicial opinions as a Principal Law Clerk for a New York State Supreme Court Justice.  I started my legal career as a litigation associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, after graduating from law school.  I now have a general practice law firm, HARMON JOHNSON LLC, that focuses on discrimination, civil rights violations and wage theft. I also love teaching.  Several women in my family were teachers and professors.  This inspired me to be an adjunct professor, and a high school and college trial advocacy Coach.  I have also taught trial skills to attorneys from across the country as a National Attorney General Training and Research Institute faculty member.  I am a Libra.  And I love to cook, write and do home improvements in my spare time.  I have sworn off Starbucks, Waffle House, and Hobby Lobby to name a few.  I also refuse to watch anything NFL—games, highlights, updates, documentaries, etc.—until Colin Kaepernick gets at least a try-out.

Michelle C. Thomas, Esq. is a veteran trial lawyer and the founder of M.C. Thomas & Associates, PC, a sophisticated divorce and family law firm serving Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland. Michelle has been repeatedly recognized as a Top Rated Family Lawyer in Washington D.C. by SuperLawyers, and has spent her career handling complex divorce litigation, high net worth divorce, and contested custody cases for traditional and non-traditional families.

Founded in 2011, the Flynn Law Firm is an African American law firm that has been providing outstanding legal representation to criminal defendants in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Rex Flynn is the founder, managing partner and principal counsel of the Flynn Law Firm.  Rex is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. but practices primarily in Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Prince William and Loudoun Counties).  Rex is also admitted to practice in both the Eastern and Western Districts of the United States District Court, in Virginia. The Flynn Law Firm places much emphasis on its philosophical model of client based representation. We believe that the client is in the best position to know what their goals are, and it is our duty to (as best we can) make that goal a reality. We will not be outworked, and we pledge to do our best to make you another one of our satisfied clients. If you or someone you love has been charged with a crime, or are under investigation, give us a call today to set up a free consultation!  We will not be outworked, and you will not be disappointed!

Deidra L. McEachern is the managing partner of McEachern & McEachern.  After graduating from Michigan State University, she went on to attend Howard University School of Law and has been practicing law for nearly 30 years.  After obtaining her license to practice law, she briefly worked at a D.C. law firm and then at the US Sentencing Commission.  But because of her entrepreneurial spirit it wasn't long before she branched out on her own and began practicing law as a solo attorney.  At that time she specialized in criminal defense, family law and personal injury cases. After marrying her husband they joined together to form their current practice, McEachern & McEachern, LLC.  In their practice he now handles all of the criminal defense cases and Attorney D. McEachern handles the family law, personal injury and contract law cases.  She prides herself in providing every clients with the same high level of representation regardless of how great or small their case is.  She understands that while each case is different and brings different benefits and challenges to the firm, each case also deserves personal attention and every person is entitled to competent representation.  That is exactly what she gives them.

Elaine L. Thompson has been practicing law since 1989. She began her legal career working as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Appeals Division of the Florida Attorney General's Office in Tampa. Over the next ten years, Ms. Thompson continued to develop her legal skills and knowledge while working in the Employment Discrimination Section and the Office of Civil Rights where she represented the State, State agencies, and State employees in appellate, trial, and federal habeas corpus proceedings. After honing her craft with the Florida Attorney General's Office, attorney Thompson worked in private practice representing parties in workers compensation matters, criminal appeals, civil appeals, civil litigation, and family appeals. Ms. Thompson worked briefly at the Fulton County District Attorney's Office. Upon her return to Florida, she worked at a private law firm which handled cases involving medical malpractice, personal injury, and limited appeals. From there she joined the Office of the Public Defender in Tampa where she served as a supervisor of the Appellate Division, represented clients in Baker Act proceedings, and handled post-conviction matters. After practicing law for more than twenty-five years, Ms. Thompson decided to focus her practice on the most rewarding work she performs as a lawyer - appellate cases. Having attended law school because of her interest in constitutional law, she continues to pursue work related to constitutional claims, civil liberties, disability rights, education rights, and individual property rights. In addition to appeals, Ms. Thompson provides litigation support to trial lawyers.