Family Law
Family matters are personal. Gerdts Bucelo Law combines genuine compassion with strategic advocacy to help you move through divorce, support, and time-sharing matters with confidence.
01
Petition for Paternity
Legal paternity connects a child to both parents, opening the door to financial support, inheritance rights, and access to family medical history. Whether you're a mother seeking support or a father seeking recognition, we help you secure a court order.
02
Alimony
Divorce can reshape your financial life overnight. We document each spouse's needs, earning capacity, and the length of the marriage to pursue a fair support arrangement, whether you're seeking stability or protecting yourself from an unfair obligation.
03
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Talking about finances before or during marriage is an act of planning, not doubt. We craft agreements that safeguard family businesses, inheritances, and children from prior relationships, giving both partners clarity and lasting peace of mind.
04
Dissolution of Marriage
Ending a marriage means making decisions that will shape your life for years: the family home, retirement accounts, and how you'll co-parent. We bring steady, practical counsel to each choice, helping you protect what you've built and start fresh.
05
Time-Sharing
Children thrive on consistency. We build time-sharing schedules that work in real life, covering school pickups, holidays, birthdays, and summer breaks, so your child enjoys meaningful time with both parents and far fewer conflicts along the way.
06
Child Support
Raising a child involves much more than daily essentials. We account for health insurance, child care, and school costs, and look closely at the true income behind the numbers, so the support your children receive reflects what they genuinely need.
07
Petition for Relocation
A new job or a move closer to family can open new doors, but it also affects your child's bond with the other parent. We build a well-documented plan showing how the move serves your child, or challenge a relocation that could disrupt their stability.
08
Post-Judgment Modifications
A court order shouldn't stay frozen in time while your life moves forward. As children grow, careers shift, and health needs evolve, we help you update support, alimony, or parenting arrangements so your order keeps pace with your family's reality.
09
Petition for Name Change
Your name is part of your identity. Whether the change follows a divorce, reflects a blended family, or marks a personal new beginning, we handle the paperwork, fingerprinting requirements, and court process so your new name becomes legally official.
Guardianship
Caring for an aging parent with dementia or an adult child with special needs often requires legal authority. We help families pursue guardianship, or less restrictive alternatives, so a trusted loved one can make medical and financial decisions.
What to Expect
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