Family Law Attorneys

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Family Law Attorneys — Areas of experience

Adoptions

Stepparent Adoptions

We help parents who have remarried and have a new spouse who wants to treat their child like his or her own with legitimacy under family law.

Putative Father Adoptions

Idaho Falls ID family law requires fathers of children born out of wedlock to file with the State Of Idaho in order to preserve their claim as father (according to Idaho Code § 16-1513)—we can help.

Grandparent Adoptions

We help grandparents in Idaho Falls ID who need to adopt their grandchildren.

The Indian Child Welfare Act

According to The Office of Indian Affairs’ website, it is “The purpose of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) to protect the best interest of Indian children and to promote the stability and security of Indian tribes and families by the establishment of minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian children and placement of such children in homes which will reflect the unique values of Indian culture.” This applies to family law in Idaho Falls ID as well as everyone else in the US.

Child Custody

Child custody modifications occur when a material change in circumstances between parents has taken place and a change in child custody is in the best interests of the child. We typically help our clients through the following family law situations / child custody modifications:

Relocation by one or both parents

Remarriage by one or both parents

Change in employment or income by one or both parents

Failure by a parent to follow a divorce decree

Abuse or neglect

Divorce

Hiring an Idaho Falls ID divorce attorney can give you the protection and representation you need in court.

We often handle: Uncontested Divorce, meaning both sides agree to the divorce and the distribution of property, child custody, child support, etc. Divorce with Children, Divorce without Children, and, Divorce with Extensive Property At Issue.

Divorce

Hiring an Idaho Falls ID divorce attorney can give you the protection and representation you need in court.

You're Not Alone

Drama, stress, heartbreak—these are all common issues when it comes to family law. Our attorneys can mitigate these problems and guide you through the legal process to a better situation. If it’s time to move forward, we can help.

Guardianship

Guardianship in family law means you have the legal right to care for someone. Idaho Falls ID family law has many implications for guardianship and how/why it’s transferred. Three of the most common scenarios for guardianship in Idaho Falls ID are:

An elderly person no longer has the capacity to care for himself or herself

A special needs person has attained the age of eighteen but cannot assume adult responsibilities

A minor child’s parents cannot

care for a child

Guardianship requires approval from a court and courts take this responsibility very seriously—it will need to be determined that the person seeking to be a guardian is both willing and capable of caring for the person who needs one.

Child Support

Idaho Falls ID family law can make child support burdensome and complicated. We’re here to make things easier. We can make child support adjustments and implementation processes easier for both parents.

Child Support

For Any Family Law Matter — Contact MZJ

We want to help you find the right family lawyer at our law firm. Legal issues such as divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division can be extremely emotional. At Murray, Ziel, & Johnston, PLLC in Idaho Falls and Meridian, we understand the importance of these issues to you and your family.

You deserve a family law lawyer who will work closely with you to see that your rights are protected and that you receive the most skilled and tailored help in your case. We have a strong track record of meeting the legal needs of our clients through effective and efficient representation.