Family Law

Godshalk Law Office is experienced in providing expert legal services in the areas of family law and divorce. We can help you obtain divorces and deal with common law relationship break-ups. Godshalk Law Office will protect your child custody, guardianship and visitation rights. Additionally we can deal effectively with paternity and child support issues. We will help protect your business and business assets, personal assets and your fair share of family income and property on marriage breakdown.

Family law encompasses a broad range of legal topics involving marriage and children. Common Family Law subjects include divorce or annulment, child custody and visitation rights, and child support payments. Family Law specifically deals with children for adoptions, guardianships, and state child protection, and domestic violence and restraining orders for adults.

Divorce vs. Annulment
Both divorce and annulment are court procedures that dissolve a marriage. However, unlike a divorce, an annulment treats the marriage as though it never happened. The vast majority of dissolutions of marriage are done through divorce.

Establishing Child Custody and Visitation
Courts deciding child custody and visitation matters will always make a decision based on the “best interests of the child”.

What is Child Support?
“Child Support” is the amount of money a parent is required by law to pay to the spouse who retains primary custody of the child. Child Support is intended for the benefit of the child:

Do I Need a Family Attorney?
The Court process for any family law matter can often be very confusing, so it may be wise to consult with a family attorney to help explain your rights and to protect your interests. A lawyer experienced in family law will know how to navigate through the complicated legal process in an efficient manner, and be there when you have questions.

Personal Injury

Suffering an injury because of someone’s negligent actions can be devastating.

You may be entitled to compensation for your injury, accident or illness. But how will you get everything you deserve? Who will really fight for you against big insurance companies, big corporations and big government bureaucracy?

For over 16 years, Godshalk Law Office has focused on protecting the rights of injury and accident victims and the disabled. People just like you.

The most important thing we can give to our clients is the knowledge that we care about their needs and that I will zealously give our best efforts in any matter – big or small. We will fight for fair compensation even if it means taking your case to a jury.

Godshalk Law Office is a committed group of highly effective people, focused on the best representation of seriously injured victims and the families of those killed under wrongful death circumstances.