Family Law

By “family law”, we mean issues dealing with the immediate family: mother, father, and their children. Over the years of his practice, MARTIN DAVID BERG has dealt with both routine and exotic situations.

Dissolution of Marriage a/k/a Divorce. Some few divorces are completely amicable, but unfortunately many people argue over money, property, and time-sharing with their children. MARTIN DAVID BERG has been there before and knows what to look for and what to suggest to you as your attorney. He knows the law and what the judges think. He will get you everything the law will allow and not let you pursue fruitless schemes. Finally, there is nothing like the peace of mind having MARTIN DAVID BERG as your attorney gives you, so that you can say to the other party, “Speak to my attorney, MARTIN DAVID BERG.”

Paternity. When the paternity of a children is uncertain, MARTIN DAVID BERG has successfully represented both Mothers and Fathers in resolving the question. A Father, married to the Mother or not, has responsibilities for his child, but a man who is neither the natural father nor adoptive father does not bear responsibility for a child.

Pre-Nuptial Agreements. In later-in-life marriages and in second marriages, where the parties have built up assets, these agreements may avoid bitter divorce proceedings in the event the marriage fails. With MARTIN DAVID BERG as your attorney, you will be certain you will have a diligent advocate to retain your assets, while observing all the requisites of the law so that the agreement will not be later set aside.

Adoption. Here, the would be parents are in agreement: they really want a child, but cannot conceive, or a relative is adopting a child whose parents cannot provide for their child or have passed.. In either situation, MARTIN DAVID BERG can be with you though the various steps, and, because he has been there before, give you good counsel.

Modification of Support and/or Time Sharing. Things change and it may be equitable that there be a modification - up or down. But is the change significant, unforeseen, and not caused by the party requesting the change? With MARTIN DAVID BERG as your attorney, he can analyze these factors to help you obtain or defend the proposed modification.

Dependency/Termination of Parental Rights. Is it necessary to explain how serious these charges are and why you should have an experienced lawyer such as MARTIN DAVID BERG representing you?