With a combined twenty years of experience, we have learned that family law matters always involve both an emotional and legal process. We want our clients to feel empowered to face these challenges and address the things they value most.
Having seen the negative effects of cookie cutter divorce agreements and one-size-fits-all litigation, Nolan Byers provides a customized approach tailored to the specific needs, goals and interests of the individuals we serve and in every case, we apply our experience and expertise to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Having seen the negative effects of cookie cutter divorce agreements and one-size-fits-all litigation, Nolan Byers provides a customized approach tailored to the specific needs, goals and interests of the individuals we serve and in every case, we apply our experience and expertise to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.
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I want to help people make informed decisions from a place of acceptance that change can be exciting, even when it's scary. That's where the counselor at law role comes in. Divorce is a process that can have profound impact on your life - before, during, and after. The choices you make today will have lasting implications on you and your family.
Few issues in family law are as emotional and polarizing as child custody. Parents want to protect their children, not see them used as pawns in a contentious divorce, but without special care and representation, that is far too often the end result.
As experienced family law attorneys, we actively work to handle custody and child support issues with care - allowing each side to work toward an arrangement that is in the best interests of the children caught in the middle.We work with our clients to create plans that are tailored for each family to address individual needs, while also taking into account your children and their specific needs.
As experienced family law attorneys, we actively work to handle custody and child support issues with care - allowing each side to work toward an arrangement that is in the best interests of the children caught in the middle.We work with our clients to create plans that are tailored for each family to address individual needs, while also taking into account your children and their specific needs.
There is an interesting concept in the law known as 'parens patriae' which means that our judges have an overarching obligation to defend and protect the children subject to their jurisdiction. I visualize that as each judge having her arms around your children. I find that especially comforting when cases require court intervention.
Although you may not foresee at the time of divorce the need to relocate later due to change in marital status or employment, the law does anticipate that and provides some requirements. In today's mobile society, it is not uncommon for families to move around the state, country, and even abroad. When parents are divorced or divorcing and one party wants to relocate, this can complicate the sharing of custody.
I've got to learn their story before I can begin to give them credible legal advice. I remind my clients that every divorce is different and every family is different; your friends' experiences may not be anything like your own. My strength is understanding and handling the problems unique to my client's situation.
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Natalie Edwards
Jan 13, 2020
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Divorce is one of the hardest things you can go through. Having an attorney who not only understands the whirlwind of emotions that you are experiencing, but also knows how to fight for you is SO IMPORTANT. Frances communicates clearly about the process and what to expect. She is a realist and will shoot you straight. She truly has a heart for what is best for the kids. I found during my experience that Frances cared about how I was doing and I knew she was fighting for my best interest as well as my daughter's. There is no better feeling than to know your attorney GETS IT and is in the ring with
Juan De Onis
Jan 08, 2020
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I was introduced to Frances and her team by a good friend who knew I was going through a divorce, thankfully I followed their advice. Frances took time to listen to what was going on, help determine the goals that were best for me and my children and then map out a plan of action. Frances worked diligently to try and make mediation work, while protecting the goals we had set. Through the process, Frances always first asked me about how the children and I were doing, she was very concerned about the toll the process was having on the family. At the times things became most contentious, Frances was
Mary Margaret Chambliss
Oct 16, 2019
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Working with Frances was the best decision. Divorce is brutal and overwhelming, but Frances helped me to navigate the unknown and unpleasant territory reminding me what was most important and not getting lost on what didn’t matter. She was able to push me to take ownership over myself and my new life, while advocating for me when I was being taken advantage of. She is very smart and very good at what she does. She had great creative suggestions for helping me to regain myself. Frances had a catalogue of experts to draw from to help me restart my life. Best part about it, she made me laugh on
Larry Woodard
Jul 11, 2019
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Nolan Byers represented me in a very difficult child custody case that went all the way through to trial. Frances Nolan was my attorney in the matter, though Leigh Byers was also involved as we approached the trial. It was a very long and emotionally taxing process and I cannot begin to imagine attempting it with anyone else.
They are both amazing and skillful attorneys and you will not find better representation anywhere. However, their legal expertise are only a part of what sets them apart from other firms. Frances Nolan worked with me to insure that my case was handled in a way that I could
They are both amazing and skillful attorneys and you will not find better representation anywhere. However, their legal expertise are only a part of what sets them apart from other firms. Frances Nolan worked with me to insure that my case was handled in a way that I could
Chantal McManus
Jul 07, 2019
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The first time I met Frances I was more afraid of my future than I could have ever imagined. My decision to file for a divorce meant I would be venturing into an area that was foreign to me. I began my journey with interviewing divorce attorney's. Today, I consider myself very fortunate to have found Frances. By the end of my first meeting with her I knew I had an expert in the area of Family Law on my side. She became more than my divorce attorney as she helped me navigate all of the areas of my life that were impacted by my divorce. She had a network of other professionals she was able to recommend
Jon Lewis
Aug 26, 2015
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I have known Frances Nolan for approximately 5 years. As a practicing attorney for 23 years, I am very familiar with the legal process, and Frances exhibits the qualities you would want in a family law attorney. Frances is conscientious, reliable, trustworthy and fights hard for her clients. I highly recommend Frances to anyone in need of a divorce attorney, child custody attorney, or any other family law issue.
