Outside of the legal profession, custody is simple. After a divorce, who takes care of your children?

Within this simple question, though, other details come up.  Where will your children live? Who will make decisions about raising them?

There are two different kinds of custody and two different ways each can be awarded to a parent by the court. (more…)

Undergoing a family law proceeding is hard enough. And then there’s the legal lingo.

What’s the difference between a “legal separation” and a “divorce”?
What’s the difference between “joint legal custody” and “joint physical custody”?

At a time when you already have a lot to think about, trying to understand complicated legal terms is the last thing you want to do.

At Butler & Allen, P.A., we know your family law case is a stressful event. So when everything else is at its worst, we’re here for you, giving you our best. (more…)