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Diane Oraif Law - Resolving Family Conflict With Heart 
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​​MATRIMONIAL / FAMILY LAW  ​
​For many, family law is thought to be synonymous with divorce proceedings. In reality, divorce is just one aspect of family law which covers a broad array of domestic issues including adoption, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, paternity, and child support issues.

When you are looking for help to resolve your family's legal issues, it is essential that you entrust your most private matters to a compassionate and knowledgeable attorney.  A dedicated attorney will serve as good listener, confidant, and advocate for you during your most difficult times. 

DIVORCE  

Divorce usually involves a high amount of emotion and expense.  A dedicated divorce attorney can work with you throughout the divorce process to minimize the emotional strain and cost normally associated with these proceedings.  We handle both complex contested and uncontested divorces.

During the divorce process, we will assess all of the assets and debt and strive to attain the largest possible distribution of marital assets for our clients.  We will work with you to gain the maximum possible financial support through alimony, where appropriate.  We will work with you to help you obtain the best possible custody or parenting plan for your children, or child support payments.

If  private, out-of-court  divorce proceedings fit your needs, our law firm will work with you through voluntary mediation known as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).  During this process, both you and your spouse will meet with a neutral mediator to help resolve issues by bringing both parties to an agreement.  With ADR, there is complete disclosure and no litigation.  Many individuals prefer this method as it tends to be faster, less costly and produces a more amicable outcome, with all parties going away from it feeling less battered by the difficult adversarial divorce process in traditional litigation.
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CHILD CUSTODY 

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The dissolution of any marriage or partnership raises issues that are often more difficult to see in advance. Complex child custody and child support issues can be very trying on your emotions and to your children's sense of well-being. A knowledgeable attorney can ensure that a fair arrangement, based upon the children’s best interests. You should contact our law firm at (205) 366-9283 today.
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Our law firm routinely handles child custody cases. For help to determine the best custody arrangement for you and your children with an attorney with heart, call us at (205) 366-9283 today. We will review the custody evaluator’s recommendations, identify the children’s preferences and explain how local and state laws impact your specific case and family situation. You need an attorney who will ensure that your children receive a visitation plan that is in their best interest.

Child custody encompasses both the physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody is where the child resides, while legal custody entails the decision making process for the parents including the right to decide education preferences, religious practices, medical treatments and activity involvement. Both of these aspects must be considered during child custody proceedings.

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It is essential that you have an attorney with heart who will work with you to achieve the best possible outcome while preserving your parental rights and protecting your children’s best interests. 

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​CHILD SUPPORT ​​

Our law firm routinely handles matters involving child support, whether they are ancillary to the divorce proceeding or partnership separation, or those child support issues that arise at a later date. You may need to terminate child support when your child is not longer a minor, or when there is a need for an adjustment based upon the child's needs or financial status of a parent.  Contact Diane Oraif Law  at (205) 366-9283 today for an attorney who will work with you to achieve the best possible outcome that keeps your child's best interest in mind, while preserving your rights as a parent. 

FAMILY OFFENSES, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CHILD ABUSE

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There are those unfortunate times when divorce and separation can turn ugly. Some spouses will have behavior against the other that includes harassment, assault, stalking, disorderly conduct, and criminal mischief.  An attorney that has a brave heart, in addition to a heart of kindness,  can ensure steps are taken to stop  these offensive and dangerous behaviors. An attorney may seek for you  an order of protection, and possibly an order requiring the reimbursement of attorney fees.
If your spouse or partner is engaging in such a pattern of behavior against you or your children, contact Diane Oraif Law at (205) 366-9283 today, to put it to an end as soon as possible and ensure your family's safety.

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​​SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS (SIJS) CASES​
Diane Oraif Law  also handles both petitions for Dependency in Juvenile Court, and petitions for guardianship for immigrant minors based on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) pursuant to 8 USC § 1101(a)(27)(j). The purpose of the SIJS program is to help foreign children in the United States who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected.​

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EN ESPANOL

Nuestro mundo se cambia rápidamente, con el acceso a noticias e información, los cambios del modo que la gente se comunica, la crisis económica global, hipotecan extinciones del derecho de redimir, y paro aumentado. Este trae nuevas demandas que los profesionales legales se adapten de modos que los servicios le son proporcionados.

Usted notará que muchas de las páginas no son completas. Tomo casos sólo en una base limitada hasta el enero de 2010. Gracias por su interés, y no vacilan en ponerse en contacto conmigo por la forma abajo.

  • mayor cara a cara accesibilidad a su abogada
  • los servicios multilingües
  • tienen acceso a la información reunida en un lugar
  • al contacto nuevo más fácil con un abogada
  • información sincera en honorarios de abogadas arreglos de pago flexibles
  • consulta inicial libre en muchos casos

Diane Oraif Law can serve you in a number of areas of law. 

Our main practice are is Family Law, and we also can serve you in immigration law.  We have experience in immigration courts throughout the Southeast, including help getting someone out of immigration detention.

Not only can we provide assistance with green cards, but also if you have received a Notice To Appear in immigration court in Atlanta, or are going through deportation hearings.  This is not something that you should do alone. 

With advance notice, Diane Oraif Law can have a fluent speaker available for different languages, including Arabic and Spanish.  We have an attorney available at all times with ability in conversational Spanish.  
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Contact Diane Oraif Law

Diane Oraif Law

2821 7th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL  35401


205/366-9283 



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