FIRM OVERVIEW

Divorce and its related family law issues can be a difficult and emotionally draining experience for separating couples and their children. However, skilled and compassionate legal guidance can ensure that people make sound legal decisions and provide much-needed support.

With over 60 years of combined experience, our attorneys at the law office of Bailey & Terranova, provide dedicated family law representation to clients across the Lansing and Tri Counties areas. Below are some of the types of cases we confidently handle for our clients. Contact our office today to learn more about our firm and how we may be able to help you.

Divorce

Before making any decisions about your divorce, turn to the experienced lawyers at our firm for assistance and guidance. We will review the many aspects of your case and advise you on how to seek an effective divorce resolution.

Child Custody

Our firm represents clients in custody and visitation cases. We can effectively assess your situation and determine the possibility of obtaining a custody order that is in the best interests of you and your children.

Child Support

Our knowledgeable attorneys provide informative legal counsel designed to help clients understand their rights and responsibilities under Michigan’s child support guidelines. We are committed to protecting the best interests of our clients and their children.

Parenting Time

Our goal is to maximize the amount of time our clients spend with their families, and we will advocate vigorously to ensure that happens. In addition, as the needs of your family change, we can help you take immediate action to preserve your right to time with your children.

Property Division

Together with an experienced member of our legal team, you can determine the assets and property that may be subject to division upon divorcing your spouse. We will also explain how Michigan is a non-community property state and what that means for your situation.

Alimony / Spousal Support

There are many factors that the courts consider when determining amount and frequency of alimony / spousal support payments. We can discuss some of the possible factors that may affect your case.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

To protect your personal assets and/or property before or after getting married, trust our lawyers to help you create an effective prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. This is especially true for those couples with complex marital estates.

Paternity

For unmarried individuals with children, it is essential that paternity be established in order to ensure that the correct father is responsible for child support and is granted some form of custody. We strive to help clients understand the benefits of establishing paternity.

Post-Judgment Issues

Our representation of clients’ interests extends past the initial case and into the post-judgment phase. Child support, child custody, and alimony / spousal support modifications or enforcements are all confidently handled by our office. We also manage relocation and residency changes.

ADAM

Our firm is a member of the American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM). By being a part of this organization, we proudly display our dedication to the advocacy of men’s rights in a variety of family law matters. We also handle military and out-of-state divorces, as well as domestic violence cases and protective order-related matters. Contact a family law lawyer at Bailey & Terranova today to discuss your case during a free phone consultation. You can reach our law office at 517-236-7187.