Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers Serving Bethlehem, Allentown and the Surrounding Areas
Family law encompasses the rights and responsibilities of individuals to each other on the basis of family relationships such as those between parent and child and husband and wife. In Northeastern Pennsylvania, clients look to Shay, Santee & Kelhart for effective resolution of domestic relations matters including the following:
- Divorce
- Child custody disputes, including interstate custody matters
- Modification of child custody orders
- Enforcement of custody and visitation
- Child support disputes
- Modification of child support
- Enforcement of support
- Spousal support (alimony)
- Prenuptial agreement contests preceding divorce
- Paternity
- Step-parent adoption
- Grandparent custody or visitation
- Division of marital property
While most family law firms practice collaborative law and engage clients in mediation, Shay, Santee & Kelhart is distinguished by its readiness to engage in litigation if necessary. Other law firms may bill themselves as "family law firms that handle litigation as necessary." Shay, Santee & Kelhart, on the other hand, is a "litigation law firm handing family law cases" as well as other legal disputes.
A divorce can be viewed much the same as a business matter when it reaches the litigation stage. Economic and strategic aspects of divorce come to bear in divorce litigation. When a divorce or custody issue reaches a confrontational, litigation stage, Shay, Santee & Kelhart's lawyers apply their skills as trial lawyers on behalf of parties in these contested divorce or custody disputes. Litigation is not always the strategy of choice. If your divorce requires a less confrontational approach, the firm of Shay, Santee & Kelhart skillfully handles the negotiation and mediation of your dispute.
For more than 20 years, Shay, Santee & Kelhart has worked hard to advocate for, and defend, insurance companies, self-insured entities, property owners, the injured, and individuals seeking representation in divorce and child custody.
Family Law Disputes
The divorce lawyers of Shay, Santee & Kelhart welcome inquiry from parties in divorce and child custody disputes or their legal counsel. Divorce attorneys often refer cases to this law firm when it is apparent that collaborative law and mediation will not be able to resolve the issues facing their clients. Contact the law firm to schedule a consultation.
