Family Law Overview

In most lawsuits, one issue is being litigated and the relevant facts do not change during the pendency of the matter. Family law cases, on the other hand, involve a number of different issues. During the pendency of the case new events may occur or facts may change.For example, during the pendency of a divorce, circumstances impacting a child’s best interest may dramatically change or any number of different events may impact the value of a business. The housing market, the overall economy, or a party’s employment may change between the date of separation and the date of settlement or trial. These types of changes make resolving a divorce far more complicated than a situation where there is only one issue and all facts are static.

It is strategically critical to analyze each issue as it may relate to or impact other issues.

The infographics in this section should assist an individual in seeing the issues and sub-issues that may be relevant in each subject area.