Sara Angeletti, Attorney at Law
John Lalla, Domestic Relations & Elder Care Mediator
John Lalla, Domestic Relations & Elder Care Mediator
Domestic disputes are difficult under the best of circumstances. As families and couples face added frustration and uncertainty with the COVID-19 crisis, our office is prepared to assist those in need of legal representation and mediation services.
Do you need to dissolve your marriage? Negotiate custody and parenting time? Resolve one or more issues holding you back from agreement? Has your case stalled as the courts have postponed trials indefinitely? There's no need to delay resolution. Whether you need representation or mediation, we're equipped to serve your needs by telephone and video conference. We're here to help.
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Empowerment through Education With an informed and realistic view of your unique circumstances, you will be empowered to make educated decisions with confidence and resolve. Popular views of our family court system often include misinformation, leaving many desperate and disempowered while leading others to invest in unrealistic expectations. Much of this misinformation originates from well-intentioned friends and family members, from dramatic television programs and movies, and from inexperienced attorneys who lack specialized knowledge of family law. Accordingly, Sara's first role as your attorney is to provide you with a realistic understanding of your rights and responsibilities, while helping you define clear objectives within the boundaries of the law. As we navigate the legal process together, you will be equipped with an understanding of your unique position and our overall strategy, empowering you to make decisions along the way according to your values and your needs. |
Results through Advocacy As knowledge empowers, experienced advocacy produces positive results. All litigation involves risk; successful litigation requires measured advocacy. Sara will assess risk, evaluate opposing parties, and carefully craft a strategy to achieve your goals within the limits of the law. Sara will ensure your voice is heard and your feelings are respected. Negotiation of a fair and reasonable settlement is generally preferable to a bitter divorce or custody dispute. The emotional damage and financial drain of a lengthy trial can be felt for years by parents and children alike. If reaching a settlement proves impossible Sara will provide aggressive first-rate representation in court, bringing over 20 years of trial experience to bear with one goal in mind: achieving the results you deserve. |
Transformations through Mediation
Having observed the often destructive forces unleashed upon families through costly and emotionally damaging legal battles, Sara and John have become strong advocates for empowering families to craft their own solutions through private mediation when appropriate. After all, many dissolutions signal a shift in family relationships rather than a definitive end: when a romantic relationship comes to a close, shared concerns and responsibilities, parental and otherwise, may remain ongoing.
Embracing a transformative approach to dissolution and child custody can facilitate a practical and empowering reformation of relationships. Families are informatively, respectfully and confidentially guided through a process of asset division, support calculation and parental planning - all directed by consensus rather than contention, an approach designed to create lasting solutions as foundations for the future.
Embracing a transformative approach to dissolution and child custody can facilitate a practical and empowering reformation of relationships. Families are informatively, respectfully and confidentially guided through a process of asset division, support calculation and parental planning - all directed by consensus rather than contention, an approach designed to create lasting solutions as foundations for the future.
