Alternative Dispute Resolution
While some situations call for litigating a divorce in open court, parties who prefer a more private setting or want greater control over the outcome often look to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), also referred to as Collaborative Dispute Resolution.
Assisted Reproductive Technology & Adoption
Berger Schatz advocates for and guides families through a variety of family building issues.
Custody & Child Support
Children are our most valued asset. Berger Schatz attorneys are experienced in drafting creative, detailed, and thorough parenting agreements to provide the most stability, consistency, and routine for children into the future.
LGBTQ Representation
In addition to dissolution proceedings, our attorneys work with LGBTQ clients in family building, including adoption, gestational surrogacy, and sperm/egg donor contracts.
Litigation & Appeals
Berger Schatz is known for its excellence in all aspects of litigation including detailed knowledge of courtroom procedure and the ability to present evidence at trial in a compelling manner. Berger Schatz is clearly the right choice to advocate for you at trial. Berger Schatz has a strong appellate practice and is well-equipped to meet any appellate challenge, whatever the area of family law.
Maintenance
Every divorce presents its own set of unique factors relative to spousal support.
Pre & Postmarital Agreements
With a clear understanding of both the legal and the personal issues at stake, Berger Schatz attorneys are highly skilled at counseling prospective and current spouses about their rights and options.
Property
In almost every divorce, spouses have to value and divide their property. This division can often be complicated and contentious and requires experienced lawyers like Berger Schatz to take you through the process.