Paul L. Pawlowski

Child Custody/Child support
Who will get custody of the children?

The welfare of the children is the primary concern of the court. Property rights and welfare of the adults involved are secondary. Neither parent is automatically entitled to custody of any children. The judge may consider many factors which will be discussed in court at a hearing. The factors may include ages and sexes of the children, compatibility with each parent, ability of the parent to care for the children, the personal conduct of each parent, and which parent has been the primary care-giver. The primary consideration of the court is to make a determination as to what is in the best interest of the children.

Child Support

Collaborative Law

Divorce
In matters of family law, many people do not seek legal advice because they believe it to be too expensive or because they believe that they just do not need the assistance of an attorney. Many areas in family law are very complex and difficult for the lay person to understand. Trying to negotiate your way through them by yourself or without legal advice can have serious and often irreversible consequences. Many people are saved from potential disaster by consulting with an attorney before they leave their spouse or attempt to handle legal matters on their own.

Domestic Violence

Equitable Distribution

Family Law

Personal Injury
My office represents persons injured in automobile accidents on a contingency basis, receiving a legal fee only after the case is settled. I still charge the same percentage fees as I did when I started practicing law in 1972, to wit: 25% of settlement outside of court, 33 % of judgment on settlement after a lawsuit is brought.

Wrongful Death