Family Law Services

Pre-Divorce and Family Law Consultations & Guidance

One of the most valuable resources for future litigants (people contemplating filing an action, going to court) is having full access to legal information that could help them determine their goals and expectations prior to starting a legal action which can help avoid prohibitive costs of litigation fees by going into the court process blindly. Nataneli Law & Mediation offers single and multi-part consultations and guidance sessions for clients who want extra support and information prior to filing their cases.

Divorce, custody and the multitude of legal fights that follow the filing of these traditionally contentious cases, tend to be primarily an emotional process for many, thus obscuring the actual legal issues and muddying the path to move forward. It helps having an outside professional to help clarify the goals, the steps to advance ahead and how to approach the many issues that will inevitably come up.


Benefits of Pre-Divorce and Family Law Consultations:

  • Understand the litigation process

  • Gain clarity on the issues you’re filing

  • Access to information about litigation

  • Help finding advocates for your interests

  • Ease the worry and stress associate with family law matters

  • Feel better equipped to make informed decisions in your best interest


Issues that Consultations Address:

  • What one needs versus wishes to gain in their case

  • What to expect from various facets of legal proceedings such as discovery, motions, emergency hearings, and trials

  • When should you litigate and if there is a benefit to postponing filing?

  • Meetings with experts, attorneys for the children and forensic evaluators: their roles and potential impact on the case

  • Navigating a religious divorce (“get”) in Supreme Court and the beit din: where to start?

  • Domestic violence and its impact on a family law matter, what incidents to report and how

  • SafetyPlanning

  • Dealing with suspected incidents of child abuse

  • Factors in a custody case or a relocation case

  • Moving out of state with a minor child

  • Eligibility for court-appointed counsel and expert fees

  • How to seek child and spousal support and what to expect

  • What to do if a parent’s income cannot be ascertained

  • How to secure future support payments

  • How to enforce support payments

  • Connecting with other professionals: therapists, financial divorce advisors, pension specialists


What is the purpose of consulting?

The service is geared to be a resource, and a supportive line of communication. No representation or legal preparation of documents will be offered. Links to a library of court documents will be provided and explained upon request. This is not meant as a replacement for actual representation but rather an informational and emotional guide in navigating the complexities of a divorce or a related family conflict.


How many consultations will I need?

For some, a single legal consultation can be sufficient to map out their next steps. For others, having two or three sessions is beneficial in gaining a deeper understanding of the presenting issues. Consultations are 50 minutes and are limited to 3 sessions maximum per client.


Can I also mediate with Nataneli Law & Mediation after my consultation?

Clients that opt for the consultation and guidance sessions will not be eligible for mediation by Nataneli Law & Mediation. Referrals to other mediation services will be provided upon request.