Rosalind H. Jordan Attorney at Law Services

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Divorce
Family Law

Divorce affects the family. A divorce lawyer must delicately, yet fairly, handle a wide variety of family matters such as divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, and division of marital assets. Learn more.

Child Custody
Family Law

A child custody lawyer can help you negotiate custody of your child, either by agreement or though a hearing in Chancery Court. Undoubtedly, child custody is one of the most important issues in Family Law. Learn more.

Parent and Grandparent Visitation Rights
Family Law

Visitation with a child or grandchild is a very important issue. Visitation rights of a parent may be court ordered in divorce or child custody cases. The laws for grandparent visitation rights are limited to certain circumstances.

Paternity
Family Law

A paternity action is where the identity of a child's biological father is determined through DNA testing. Paternity actions may be used in establishing child support, child custody, and legal rights to a child.

Child Support
Family Law

Child support refers to the duty of the parents to support a child. Child support arises in a variety of actions, including divorce, child custody, and guardianship proceedings. Child support is typically set by statute.

Adoptions
Family Law

An adoption creates a legal parent/child relationship when there is no biological relationship. Adoptions can be by a step-parent or even by third parties. In an adoption proceeding, the parental rights of the child's natural parent(s) must be terminated.

Wills and Estate Planning
Estate Law

Writing a will isn't the most pleasant of tasks. After all, by doing so you're not only acknowledging your own inevitable demise, but actively planning for it. That might explain why so many adults avoid this vital cornerstone of estate planning. According to an AARP survey, 2 out of 5 Americans over the age of 45 don't have a will. Learn more.

Power of Attorney
Estate Law

Power of attorney is granted to an “attorney-in-fact” or “agent” to give that individual the legal authority to make decisions for an incapacitated “principal.” The laws for creating a power of attorney vary from state to state, but there are certain general guidelines to follow. Before you or a loved one signs any documents, however, be sure to consult with an attorney concerning all applicable laws and regulations. Learn more.


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