Family Law and Domestic Relations

At Stephenson, Matthews, Chávarri & Lambert, L.L.C., we handle cases involving all aspects of family law, including domestic and international adoptions, emancipation, interdiction, paternity suits, prenuptial agreements, divorces, custody disputes, marital property disputes and proceedings to recover spousal support and/or child support. Attorney Lisa C. Matthews is a board certified family law specialist and a certified family mediator whose local, state and national involvement in professional organizations contributes greatly to the high quality of services provided by our firm in this area of practice. Our lawyers approach these delicate matters with sensitivity and insight.

We are skilled in litigation, as well as negotiation.  We assist clients in all aspects of the law relating to the needs of today's families.

Family Mediation—Unlike litigants in other areas of practice, family law litigants are likely to have ongoing contact with one another after legal proceedings have been completed. For this reason, family law disputes are particularly well-suited for mediation, a form of alternative dispute resolution that employs a neutral, third-party professional to facilitate the constructive discussion and resolution of family disputes. Mediation empowers families by keeping the decision-making authority within the family structure rather than relying on a Judge to resolve highly personal, complex and emotionally charged disagreements in a public courtroom. Mediation is extremely cost-effective for families, from both a financial and an emotional standpoint. At Stephenson, Matthews, Chávarri & Lambert, L.L.C., we are pleased to offer its clients the increasingly popular option of family mediation.