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Family Law
Your Ally and Family Lawyer in WV
Family law matters are deeply personal. They can leave you mentally drained and emotionally exhausted. You need an advocate who can clearly explain your options, take care of legal procedures and details, offer caring support, and provide vigorous representation. Kelly Crites is a Petersburg, WV family law attorney who meets these needs and more.
At The Law Office of Kelly S. Crites, we make relationships a top priority. To provide the best counsel and representation we can, we want to take time to get to know you and understand the intricacies of your case, family dynamics, and special concerns or preferences.
You can trust that we will provide personal, responsive service. However, you don’t want to choose an attorney based on these traits alone. Kelly has worked as a family lawyer and a family law judge in WV, and she will use the knowledge and skills gained throughout her career to fight for your best interests and those of your family.
Family Law Matters We Handle
Every family is unique, with distinct structures, traditions, and sensibilities. So, it makes sense that no two family law cases are the same. Whether you are considering or pursuing a divorce, negotiating a WV parenting plan, trying to adopt a child into your family, seeking to modify existing family court orders, or dealing with another legal issue, we will give your case the individual treatment it deserves.
Divorce
Going through a divorce is difficult and life-altering. Kelly will help you through the legal processes of filing, dividing property and assets, and negotiating agreements on matters like child and spousal support. She will stand by your side in hearings and be the advocate and advisor you need to navigate the legal system and come away prepared for a better future.
Child Custody and Support
Kelly can help you through the process of allocating physical and legal custody of your child or children, helping you create a WV parenting plan that protects their best interests. WV law states that children have a right to share in the standard of living of their parents and sets forth specific guidelines for child support. Kelly will ensure that your children receive the financial support they are entitled to under the law.
Additional Matters
As a WV family lawyer, Kelly also serves individuals and families with various legal concerns beyond or related to divorce and child custody and support. These include but are not limited to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, enforcement or modification of family court orders, relocation requests or disputes, adoption, grandparents’ rights, and protective orders or cases involving domestic violence.
Do I Need to Hire a WV Family Lawyer?
As stated in the instruction and information portions of many WV family law forms, you may prepare documents without the assistance of an attorney and represent yourself in WV family court, “BUT your rights may be better protected with the help of an attorney.” This emphasis is included in the guidance provided in family court forms and documents, which go on to note that court staff are prohibited by law from providing you with legal advice.
At The Law Office of Kelly S. Crites, we have met with too many people who told us they should have retained an attorney from the beginning of their case. If you find yourself in that situation, it is likely and we are hopeful we can still help you. However, if you are in the early stages of a divorce or other family law issue, we encourage you to get assistance from an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer who can help protect you from the start.
Contact Your Petersburg, WV Family Law Attorney
Don’t face the challenges of divorce, child custody and support, and other family law matters without an advocate and ally on your side. At The Law Office of Kelly S. Crites, we’re here and happy to help—and we bet you’ll leave our consultation feeling better than when you arrived to meet with us.
Contact Petersburg, WV family law attorney Kelly Crites by calling (304) 257-9181 or completing this online contact form to schedule a consultation or get more information.