Compassionate, Aggressive New Jersey Legal Practice
The rapid pace of change in American society can impact families in important ways. At the law office of Stephanie Cañas Hunnell Attorney at Law, my goal is to help assist individuals and families by providing guidance, information and advice. I am also here to serve as an advocate for my clients. I will take the time to understand your unique goals and objectives while devising a solution to protect your rights and achieve optimal results in your case.
Call 888-335-3584 or contact me by e-mail to schedule a free phone consultation or case evaluation. I am dedicated to your rights and the results of your case.
Family Law and Divorce
Family law disputes can affect your personal and financial security and the well being of your family. It is important to work with an attorney you can trust to provide compassionate and aggressive advocacy focused on your particular needs. I offer extensive experience in the competent litigation of divorce and family law related issues such as:
- Equitable distribution of assets
- Child support
- Child custody
- Child visitation/parenting time
- Relocation disputes
- Alimony
- Post-judgment applications
- Domestic violence/restraining orders
- Adoptions
- Anti and pre nuptial agreements
Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships
This is a new and exciting legal area in New Jersey. The Supreme Court opened the door in Lewis v. Harris and the legislature responded by enacting the Civil Union Bill, which became effective on February 19, 2007. The law grants civil union partners virtually all of the rights of married couples. Similarly, when a civil union partnership ends, a same-sex couple will have correlating obligations and a couple's assets will need to be equitably divided between the parties. Same-sex couples have many of the same issues to consider as heterosexual couples when planning their affairs, however, same-sex couples do need an attorney who is respectful and understands the nuances that affect only same-sex partners dissolving a domestic partnership or civil union.
Estate Planning
One of the most important, yet often ignored things that people can do to provide for their family and loved ones is to create an estate plan to protect their assets, their family, and direct their healthcare should they become incapacitated. I take the time to create a solid estate plan for your future by reviewing your particular financial situation and determining what is necessary to meet your goals, needs and wants for your family. I always consider the tax consequences of any such decision.
Municipal Court Cases and Criminal Defense
I can help you with a wide variety of charges in municipal court in virtually every municipality within the Garden State. I have had great success bargaining for the reduction of charges or even dismissals, in certain circumstances. If you have been charged with a disorderly persons offense, assault, harassment, illegal possession of drugs, or a traffic violation resulting in New Jersey MVC Points, please contact my office to discuss your case. I will provide aggressive, strategic advocacy to work to minimize consequences or obtain an acquittal of the charges in your case.
Call my Monmouth County, New Jersey, office at 888-335-3584 today for a free phone consultation or contact me by e-mail to inquire about your case. As your lawyer, I will provide experienced advocacy and sound counsel to protect your rights.
