Attorneys James T. Carey and P. Zachary Stewart

Pursuing your Claims. Protecting your Rights.

Family Law Representation Focusing On Your Future

Family law cases clarify fundamental personal and interpersonal matters, including parental rights, marital status and property rights. You may be preparing for marriage, approaching a divorce, seeking custody or hoping to adopt a stepchild. Whatever your goals are, you need advice and guidance from an experienced, understanding family law attorney.

At Carey & Stewart, our family law counsel has three key aspects: education, advocacy and execution. We take time to explain each client’s options and opportunities. Once a client decides on the way forward, we explain processes, represent them and otherwise guide them cost-effectively toward the achievement of their goals.

Examples Of Cases That We Handle

Our family law practice encompasses the following common areas:

  • Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
  • Separation and divorce
  • Property division and alimony or spousal maintenance
  • Child custody and visitation
  • Child support
  • Enforcement and modifications of custody and support orders
  • Paternity actions
  • Stepparent adoptions and other private adoptions
  • Domestic violence protection or defense
  • Name changes

We also assist with guardian ad litem representation, child welfare cases, parental kidnapping threats and putative father registries.

If you do not see your family law concern listed above,please let us know what it is, and we will make appropriate recommendations.

We Are Here For You And Your Family

You may be concerned about your children’s welfare or your mortgage payments as your marriage is on the brink of dissolving. Uncertainty and conflict can take a great toll on an individual or family. We can help you obtain temporary custody and support orders while your divorce is in progress. Whatever your concern is today, we are ready to listen and help you take the next steps with greater confidence.

Starting your family law case may seem scary but at Carey & Stewart, we can reassure you while guiding you toward the next chapter in life. To schedule a consultation at our Weirton office or elsewhere, call 888-710-4496 or send an email message. We look forward to hearing from you.