We all have different legal needs. Family law attorneys are an important part of the spectrum of legal services for individuals, but their practice focus is essential to choosing the right representative for your needs. While civil litigation shares some crossover with family law in the handling of cases, use of negotiation skills, and courtroom experience (to name a few), the intersection of civil litigation with family law is within the specific context of marital and family law.
Burlington & Rockenbach, P.A. attorneys have long been known for their professionalism and entire dedication to their clients and for producing unrivaled results; all marshaled by an unparalleled depth of experience in family law cases. But in addition, their track record in civil litigation serves as a good example of the ability to crossover and be successful in the courtroom. Only when an attorney has the knowledge, experience, and ability to distinguish between the various family law situations and know when family law methods may be applied and when civil litigation techniques may help, and which is best for your situation, may an attorney be the right fit.
As noted by the American Bar Association (ABA) family law is one of the broadest categories of law, encompassing divorce, child custody, adoption, and what seems like a never-ending list of other complex legal issues. The American Bar Association’s Family Law Section states, “Family law covers a multitude of legal problems that can arise out of family relationships. Whether it’s divorce, custody, adoption, or any of the myriad challenges with legal relationships, such issues can be complicated by the relationships between the people involved.”
The problem is that not every specialist in family law is the best fit for every client. There are many factors at play. Do they prefer to have their lawyers deal directly with the court, or is mediation more involved? Different approaches take specific skillsets, equating to the right personality for the job.
Like any attorney, content knowledge of their chosen practice area is paramount. For example, the Florida Bar Examiner noted the following facts about attorney Kelly M. Ann Rockenbach, of Burlington & Rockenbach, P.A., in their review of her candidacy for the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization & Education:
And these facts are supported by an extensive resume, including over 80 published opinions, 15 Newsletters published monthly and quarterly, 50 Lectures Presented and/or co-authored, and countless Professional Associations and Recognitions-a brief sample of which would include:
And this is just Mr. Rockenbach’s resumé. If the office as a whole is of a similar caliber, the ability of the firm to handle even the most complex family law matters in Florida, and possibly in the nation, is readily apparent. We have noted time and again that the standard to offer representation for an appeal is far more rigorous than at the trial level. And the context of family law appeals has its own unique requirements.
While the ABA notes that family law may seem simple from the outside, the interplay of the legal issues involved are not only complex; they are constantly shifting throughout a case. Attorney experience and knowledge, from the appellate level back to the trial court are all necessary. With over a decade of appellate experience, and continuous publishing and lecturing to further hone those skills, quality comprehensive family law attorney services in West Palm Beach like those at Burlington & Rockenbach, P.A. are few and far between.
Specialists are not superhuman, and neither are their abilities. While a family law attorney is qualified to handle any situation involving divorce, child support, etc., being able to predict all the possible pitfalls and navigate them is predicated not just upon the theoretical knowledge gained at school, but by the practical experience obtained over many years practicing family law.