protecting what’s most important to you

Litigation is the process by which a domestic matter is resolved in court. During this process, all decisions are made by a judge in the form of a court order. This order is legally binding, and both parties must comply with the order as it is written, unless appealed.

The litigation process, while complex and difficult, is often the only means to protect the things most important to you and your family. The litigation process is used when two parties cannot resolve the issues of their case through any other means. However, while in litigation, parties can resolve their case at any time. Lerch Early attorneys can help, whether you are considering the need to litigate an issue related to your family or divorce, or if you are already involved in litigation.

Success Stories

Gaining Physical Custody in Relocation Case

Challenge

The mother of our client’s children planned to move away for a new job opportunity, taking the children with her. She had been the primary parent, so our client wished to gain sole physical custody of the children, allowing them to remain in the DC area.

Strategy

Lerch Early argued before the court that the children would be best served to stay in this area with their father. We worked with key experts to demonstrate that a move to the new location would be detrimental to the children’s interests.

Result

The judge awarded sole physical custody to our client, allowing the children to remain in the environment where they attended school and had friends.

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