For legally sound and equitable Delaware child support and custody agreements

After many years of practicing Delaware family law, our Wilmington divorce attorneys at Rahaim & Saints have found that child custody and support are undoubtedly some of the most divisive and contentious issues that two parents will encounter during a divorce proceeding. The key to a successful resolution is to clearly identify legal goals and then negotiate a resolution that is both legally sound and flexible, accounting for lifestyle changes such as remarriage or relocation.

Unfortunately, child custody and support is often used by one parent as a punitive tool against the other, i.e. using the children as a weapon to manipulate or punish the other partner for perceived wrongs in the marriage. At Rahaim & Saints, our custody lawyers possess a thorough understanding of Delaware child support and custody statutes plus a compassionate approach to the highly emotional components of divorce. We work closely with our clients to avoid acrimonious disputes and negotiate or litigate child custody and support arrangements that are legally sound and always in the best interest of the children.

At Rahaim & Saints, our child support attorneys are strong believers in mediation and other out-of-court solutions to custody disputes. A mediated or negotiated agreement will often be more comprehensive and equitable than a court-ordered decree and tends to avoid giving the impression that a former partner has "won" during a proceeding. Child custody and support is based on specific guidelines related to income, employment, location and the more intangible notion of "the best interest of the child". Our job at Rahaim & Saints is to properly interpret Delaware law and apply it to your unique situation.

When a reasonable agreement cannot be achieved, our attorneys are experienced Delaware trial attorneys, capable of preparing and presenting complex litigation before the courts. In addition, we are also able to assist in the filing and expediting of post-judgment decree modifications as well as protective PFA ("Protection from Abuse") orders when violence is present in the relationship.

Contact the Wilmington divorce attorneys at Rahaim & Saints today for a consultation and overview of your rights related to child support, child custody, and other domestic issues. We understand the difficult choices you have before you and we will work hard to ensure that your rights are protected.

Located in Wilmington, Delaware, our attorneys at Rahaim & Saints offer legal advice and trial representation on a diversified range of legal topics, including divorce, personal injury, bankruptcy and drunk driver (DUI) defense. With a second office in Glasgow our lawyers offer counsel to clients throughout DE, including the cities of Newark, Bear, Middletown and all of New Castle County.