Family Law & Practice, Wills, Trusts, Deeds and Private Client Matters

 

A. Family Law

Most family law proceedings come about as a result of the termination of a marriage or romantic relationship. Otiang`a Owiti & Company Advocates helps clients file for separation or divorce, alimony, and child custody, visitation, and support. Spouses married a short time may seek an annulment, and special rights may exist between same-sex couples. The division of property at the end of a marriage is also a common issue in family law cases.

 

Our firm will selectively actin in varied services, including but not limited to:

• proceedings for divorce, nullity of marriages and judicial separation with emphasis on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and mediation to lessen the trauma of the fragmenting family.
• proceedings for determination of inter-spousal property rights before, on or after dissolution of marriages.
• local and international adoptions.
• custody, maintenance, care and control and access in disputes involving children.

 

B. Wills and Trusts

One of the most important and significant legal documents you will make in your life is a Will. Your Will determines what will happen to your assets when you die, who will inherit your assets, who will be your executors and administrators and, most importantly, will there be any tax liabilities.

 

It is also important that your Will is traceable since you may be the only person who knows where your Will is located. We can also assist you with safe storage of your Will and act as a point of contact when you die.

In addition to a Will, we recommend executing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPAs). This is a legal document that enables you to appoint one or more people to make decisions on your behalf in the unfortunate event that you are incapacitated to make your own decisions. The two types of LPA are:

a) one dealing with property and financial affairs and

b) the other to deal with health and welfare issues.

 

Incorporation, formation and registration of Trusts and Charitable Trusts. Preparing Trust Deeds and Declaration of Trusts.