Welcome to Maes Law
Client-Centered and Trauma-Informed Family Law & Trial Advocacy
When cooperation is not possible—or when your rights and financial interests are at risk—you need an attorney who will advocate for you. We offer strategic, practical legal representation providing you with individualized advice and advocacy tailored to your specific circumstances. Your attorney will help you understand your rights, evaluates risks, and works to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
This approach is particularly important in cases involving conflict, power imbalances, complex assets, or disputes over custody and parenting time. Your attorney will handle negotiations, prepare legal filings, and represent you in court when necessary.
While many cases still resolve through settlement, having dedicated legal representation ensures you are fully informed, prepared, and protected at every stage of the process.
Not Sure Which Option Is Right?
You don’t have to decide on your own. We can help you evaluate your situation and work together to find the approach that best protects you and your family.
Practice Areas
Divorce & Legal Separation
Maes Law provides legal representation in divorce and legal separation matters, involving issues such as custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, and property division with a trauma-informed, client-centered approach. We seek out mediation and negotiated resolutions when appropriate and zealously advocate for our clients in court when necessary.
Paternity, Child Custody, & Parenting Time
Navigating child custody and parenting time matters can be emotionally challenging. Our legal team provides compassionate guidance and representation to advocate for the best interests of your children.
Orders for Protection & Harassment Restraining Orders
Maes Law assists individuals navigating Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders, whether requesting relief or responding to a petition. We offer thoughtful legal guidance, including preparation for hearings and court proceedings, while remaining mindful of the emotional and safety concerns often present in these matters. Our approach emphasizes respect, transparency, and careful advocacy.
Post Decree & Enforcement Matters
Maes Law provides legal guidance in post-decree matters, including requests to modify or enforce existing family court orders. We help clients address changing circumstances through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings when necessary. Our representation is client-centered and mindful of the ongoing impact these issues can have on families.
Adoption & Termination of Parental Rights
Maes Law assists individuals and families with adoption matters, including stepparent and relative adoptions, as well as proceedings involving termination of parental rights. We provide trauma-informed, client-centered legal guidance throughout each stage of the process, recognizing the significant emotional and legal considerations involved.
Delegation of Parental Authority (DOPA)
Assisting parents with legally delegating temporary parental authority to a trusted adult, while preserving parental rights and ensuring the child’s needs are met.
Child Support
Representation in establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support obligations, including income determinations, guideline calculations, and addressing medical support and childcare contributions.
Contempt
Advocacy in contempt proceedings involving failure to comply with court orders related to custody, parenting time, support, or property division.
Third Party Custody
Guidance for relatives or other qualified third parties seeking custody or visitation, and representation for parents responding to such petitions, with careful attention to statutory standards and constitutional rights.