Family law

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Whether anticipating the joys of adoption or experiencing the frustrations of divorce, you want a competent, assertive lawyer by your side. Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, PLLC aggressively advocates for your rights and protects your family during all family law proceedings, including:

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• Adoption
• Alimony
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Child Support
• Child Support Modification and Enforcement
• Divorce
• Juvenile Delinquency and dependency Proceedings
• Mediation
• Pre and Postnuptial Agreements

Adoption

Adopting a child brings happiness to families, but the biological parent’s change of heart or an immigration fiasco can turn a joyous occasion into a nightmare. Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, PLLC assists families with the complex legal procedures and frustrating red tape of the adoption process so you can feel secure about welcoming your child into your home.

Alimony

Divorce should not lead to a financial crisis. Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, PLLC will help you obtain the spousal support you rightfully deserve.

Child Custody and Visitation

Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, PLLC advocates for your parental rights so you can raise your children in a fit and healthy home. 

Child Support

Both parents share in the responsibility of raising your child. Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, PLLC supports your child’s right to receive the financial support required for a healthy, happy upbringing divided fairly between parents.

Child Support Modification

Child support payments remain the same unless (and until) the court modifies the child support order. If either the custodial or non-custodial parent experiences a significant change in circumstances, Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, PLLC can guide you through the proper legal procedures to modify child support payments accordingly.

Divorce

Through mediation or litigation, Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, PLLC fights for your rights to get the best possible settlement or judgment, including fair distribution of assets and division of the marital home. She assists parents with child support payments and child custody rights.

Juvenile Delinquency and Dependency Proceedings

When Michigan authorities interfere with your parental rights, you need a strong advocate who understands the bureaucratic red tape. Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, PLLC is skilled at maneuvering through the complex laws of Michigan to protect your parental rights and your child’s future prospects. 

Mediation

Mediation puts the decisions in your hands and can often provide more expedient, predictable results than going to trial. Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, PLLC can help you obtain the best possible divorce settlement.

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Prenuptial Agreements

​Love can blind you to the potential for financial loss should your marriage fail. Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, PLLC expects the unexpected and drafts premarital agreements that protect both spouses' financial interests.