PRACTICE AREAS
DIVORCE
Divorce, Equitable Distribution & Mediation
Marriages don’t always last. Kleinman Law will help you obtain a divorce or defend against one in a fair and prompt manner. We will advise you every step of the way to make sure you do what’s in your best interest. We handle both no-fault and fault divorces. We also take cases where divorce is not contested at all to those with full trials.
Equitable distribution is the division of all property and assets upon divorce. Kleinman Law will protect the property and assets you value most. We handle cases of all size and complexity--from those involving the division of basic household items to those that deal with a substantial number of assets and properties.
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Remember, everything doesn’t need to be litigated in front of a judge and, sometimes, that process can be counterproductive to achieving the best outcome. In these instances, professional mediation can help facilitate an end to back-and-forth disputes, and Kleinman Law is more than happy to provide these services. Contact us now to learn more about your options.
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CHILD CUSTODY
Legal Custody, Physical Custody & Paternity Status
We know your children are important to you, so they’re important to us. At Kleinman Law, we will file for child custody immediately in order to have your case listed. We will then work closely with you to understand your needs and design the custody arrangement that suits you and your family best. There are two types of custody: legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody gives a parent the right to make long-term decisions about how his/her child is raised, along with the right to oversee key aspects of that child's welfare (medical care, schooling, religion, etc). Physical custody determines which parent the child spends time with, as well as which parent has the right to make everyday decisions.
We will do our best to ensure that you end up with the custody arrangement that works best for you and your family. This means taking clients who wish to, or already have, primary custody, shared custody, partial custody, and visitation.
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In some cases, it may be important to establish paternity status--which can be determined via blood testing or other methods. Where relevant, we can assist you with this service.
SUPPORT
Child & Spousal (Alimony) Support
Child support ensures that BOTH parents contribute financially to the costs of raising a child. At Kleinman Law, we have deep knowledge of the support guidelines and will leverage our expertise to give you a clear and fair estimate of who should be paying what--and how much--well before you even get to court. Once you're in court, we'll be by your side the whole time to argue for the outcome that's best for you and your family.
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Spousal support is complex. The minute you separate from your spouse, support, or alimony, can be assessed. As with child support, the team at Kleinman Law is deeply familiar with the spousal support guidelines and can tell you, long before you enter a courtroom, where you'll stand. In some cases, particularly those where there are a large number of complex assets, Kleinman Law can leverage its vast network of experts to put you in an optimal financial position. Contact us now to schedule your free consultation.
LGBT LAW
Same-Sex Divorce, Adoption & Transgender Advocacy
The law as it relates to LGBT issues is ever-evolving. Same-sex marriage became legal everywhere in 2015 following a Supreme Court ruling. And, while more and more couples have entered into same-sex marriages since this ruling, there has also been an influx of same-sex divorces. The rules of divorce apply to anyone with a legal marriage. As one half of a separating couple, you are subject to equitable distribution, and you may have rights to custody and support that require protection. At Kleinman Law, our primary mission is to put your legal interests first. Jason Kleinman, the firm's founder, has more than 10 years of deep litigation experience. As a member of the LGBT community and a single father, he also understands just how important it is to fight for what rightfully belongs to you.
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Mr. Kleinman is fully versed in all aspects of LGBT law. On top of divorce, he provides legal services for same-sex adoptions. He also works in the transgender advocacy space, facilitating name/gender changes on critical documentation and representing clients in select cases of discrimination.
ESTATE PLANNING
Wills, Trusts, Lifetime Directives & Estate Administration
It is important to have a plan in place for your future. Oftentimes, we put off the paperwork that makes such a plan formal. Or, in cases where we've done the paperwork, we forget to update it in the face of life-changing events--like a divorce. At Kleinman Law, we'll help you to develop an estate plan that not only protects your assets, but one that's also relevant to your current life status. We provide services for estates of all size, and factor asset protection, tax efficiencies, and administration costs into our planning process. Additionally, we'll ensure that every aspect of your estate plan consistently reflects your wishes--for example, not just updating the beneficiaries listed in your will following a divorce, but those named in any trusts, retirement plans, etc., as well.
Along with wills, Kleinman Law's estate planning services include the preparation of trusts, powers of attorney, lifetime directives, and guardianships. We also provide executor services. Schedule your free consultation today to learn more.
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PRENUPTIAL SERVICES
Agreements & Negotiations
Getting married is an exciting occasion, but the reality is that a large portion of marriages end in divorce. If you are considering marriage, you should take appropriate precautions to protect your assets in the event you and your partner eventually separate. When you engage Kleinman Law for prenuptial services, we will begin the process with a review of your assets. We will then prepare a draft agreement for you, or review the terms of any agreement prepared by the other party's attorneys. As your partner in this process, we will make sure you understand every aspect of the offer on the table, and, where conflicts emerge, we will negotiate on your behalf with the other party's attorneys. Our principal aim is to help you arrive at a fair agreement with your partner, while simultaneously minimizing the potential stress of this experience for you.
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Meanwhile, if you and your partner are planning to move in together but not marry, you should also consult the lawyers at Kleinman Law about a cohabitation agreement. These agreements are becoming increasingly common, and they can dramatically help to simplify the distribution of assets should the relationship dissolve down the line. Schedule a free appointment with Jason Kleinman today.
MOTOR VEHICLE
Moving Violations, Suspended Licenses & DUIs
In his capacity as an assistant district attorney and Chief of the Office's Pretrial Unit, Jason Kleinman handled hundreds of cases involving motor vehicles. He also supervised Philadelphia Traffic Court, an entity that handles more than 100,000 moving violations a year. When it comes to the ins and outs of driving without insurance, speeding, stop-sign violations, commercial driver's license suspensions, and DUIs, Mr. Kleinman is the expert.
Contact Kleinman Law today to schedule your free consultation and see how we can help you with your motor-vehicle-related legal issues.