Family Law
Family Law Rooted in Strength and Compassion
Award-Winning Family Law Attorneys
At Scoville-Bonham & Riley, PLLC, we understand that issues like divorce, custody, or child support can be some of the hardest challenges a person will ever face. We approach every case with empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to finding solutions that protect you and your loved ones.
We pride ourselves in providing quality legal services to individuals and families throughout Southeastern and Central Kentucky. Our mission is to help you move forward with confidence, knowing that your family’s best interests are at the heart of everything we do.
How We Can Help
We provide experienced legal representation in a full range of family law matters, including:
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review agreements to protect your interests and provide peace of mind.
Divorce and Separation
We help you navigate property division, custody, and support with clarity and respect.
Child Custody and Support
We advocate for parenting plans that prioritize your child’s well-being.
Spousal Support
We’ll help ensure support agreements are fair and reflective of your needs.
Paternity & Parental Rights
We guide parents through establishing or contesting parental rights and obligations.
Post-Divorce Modifications
We assist when life changes require updates to existing court orders.
Adoption and Guardianship
We’re honored to help families grow through adoption and guardianship arrangements.
What Is Family Law?
Family law is the term that is applied to the laws and rules developed regarding family relationships. Family law rules define not only the relationships between members of a family but also between a family and society as a whole. More than any other area of the law, family law reflects the values society shares regarding how people who are related should treat each other.
A divorce, also referred to as dissolution of marriage, is a method of terminating the legal relationship that is created between two people by virtue of their marriage. Entry of a decree of dissolution gives each person the legal status of a single person. The dissolution process also legally divides the couple’s assets and debts, determines the care and custody of their children and determines appropriate child and spousal support obligations.
Typically, family law attorneys assist people with the making and breaking of family relationships. Specific areas of representation usually include divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, spousal support, prenuptial agreements, adoption, juvenile dependency, neglect and abuse. When you are faced with an important life decision regarding a key family relationship, the advice and assistance of an experienced family law attorney often proves crucial to your understanding of the issues involved and your satisfaction with the ultimate outcome of the family-related concern you face.
A Strong Legal Partner
Whether you need a pre-nuptial agreement or representation in a divorce or post-divorce matter, our experienced staff can help. We represent clients in the full-range of domestic relations matters in Laurel County and the surrounding area. Our friendly and experienced support staff partner along with our lawyers to provide prompt and efficient service to our clients.
We are accustomed to handling the most complex divorce issues including the valuation of closely-held businesses and professional practices; the identification and tracing of non-marital claims; division of retirement assets; child custody determinations and modifications; time-sharing disputes; child relocation cases; child support determinations and modifications; paternity matters; and spousal support claims.
Our staff is sensitive to the stress our clients often experience during a domestic relations matter. We handle these matters routinely. We strive to reduce client stress by identifying the potential issues and outcomes presented by each client’s individual case as early in the process as possible. Our clients are treated as partners throughout the process of solving their unique problems and our attorneys take pride in being readily accessible to each client throughout their case.
If you need immediate representation or if you are simply contemplating divorce or otherwise need advice as to any domestic relations matter, please contact our office for a confidential inquiry.
Strong & Compassionate Representation
Having a clear understanding of the law and how it applies to your case is vital. We educate our clients on the law and provide strong and compassionate representation for each and every client.
Contact us today or call to schedule your free consultation and discuss your case.
Schedule A Free, Confidential Consultation
If you’re facing a legal challenge or simply need trusted guidance, we’re ready to listen. Your first consultation is always free and confidential. Let’s take the next step together.