Family Law Attorney
Certified Guardian ad Litem and Family Law Mediator
Practice Areas
Family Law
- dissolution of marriage
- prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- complex equitable distribution
- child custody and timesharing
- alimony and child support
- paternity
- judgement modifications & enforcement
- same-sex couples issues
- enforcement and contempt issues
- grandparent custody
- stepparent adoption
Mediation
- family conflicts
- dissolution of marriage
- alimony
- asset distribution
- children’s issues & child support
- mental health concerns
- modifications of judgments
- paternity
Collaborative Family Law
- an alternative to litigation
- focusing on mutual positive outcomes
- privacy
- cooperation on experts
- convenience
- reduce conflict
- respectful co-parenting
- preservation of funds and assets
Child Advocacy
- Guardian ad Litem
- Attorney ad Litem
Mental Health Law
- Marchman Act (Cases involving the involuntary assessment and treatment for abuse of drugs or alcohol)
- Baker Act (Cases involving involuntary examination and treatment for mental illness)
- Guardian Advocate (Cases involving the review and authorization of treatment for those involuntarily committed for mental health treatment)
The practice of law is meaningful, stimulating, and fulfilling. I significantly affect the lives of many people, help people through their most difficult times, and sometimes their most joyful times. The experience of being a lawyer opens many doors, and gives me a world of opportunities. I am very thankful and grateful for the chance to serve as a lawyer.
Thank you …. Joy A. Bartmon