Family Law
Elizabeth at Schick Legal Counsel is passionate about helping families and individuals with their legal needs in whatever phase of life they may be in. Elizabeth is knowledgeable about working with unique considerations of nontraditional families, and understands the delicacy of matters relating to families and the individual identities within the family.
Divorce and Separation:
Uncontested and contested divorce proceedings
Legal separation agreements
Property and asset division
Alimony and spousal support
Facilitation of amicable agreements
Child Custody and Support
Child custody arrangements and modifications
Visitation rights and parenting plans
Child support
Paternity establishment and disputes
Adoption and Guardianship
Stepparent and relative adoption
Legal guardianship establishment
Nontraditional families
Legal services for LGBTQ+ families and individuals, including name and gender marker changes
Co-parenting agreements and second-parent adoption
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements
Postnuptial agreements for asset protection
Negotiation and mediation for agreement terms
Special Needs Planning
Guardianship and conservatorship for individuals with disabilities
Advocacy for educational and healthcare rights
Military Family Law
Legal issues specific to military families
Service member and spouse divorce considerations
Custody and support arrangements during deployment