In a perfect world, your family members would be the people who you got along with the best. However, there are times when parents and children do not see eye to eye or siblings get into fights that may last for months or years. If you are involved in a family feud, it may be a good idea to hire an attorney to help resolve the matter.
An Attorney Will Look At The Matter Objectively
When two people are involved in an argument or disagreement, their pride may prevent them from resolving the dispute amicably. Each person may feel as if he or she has been wronged and that the other side should be the first to apologize. Over time, both sides may forget why the fight started and simply fall into a routine where they avoid each other at all costs. An attorney, like the professionals at AMS Law Group, has no allegiance to anything but the truth, which means he or she may be able to act as neutral party who both sides can trust and open up to.
Legal Counsel May Be Able to Help Create Binding Agreements
An attorney, like AMS Law Group, may be able to create a binding agreement that codifies each person’s rights and responsibilities in ending the conflict. For instance, a child may agree to come home by 5 p.m. on a school night if that child doesn’t have to have a curfew on the weekend.
A parent may agree to allow a child’s other parent to have custody on Christmas in exchange for having custody on Thanksgiving. When a formal contract is in place, each side can trust that the other will live up to their expectations. Furthermore, each side knows that there is a formal resolution process in place if the other fails to do so.
Family Lawyers Include Everyone In The Process
Typically, a lawyer represents his or her client only. However, a family lawyer tends to represent the interests of the family as a whole. Their job is to find consensus without the need to litigate or take punitive actions. Ideally, the goal is to resolve conflict amicably while allowing families to learn and grow from the dispute.
If you are having issues with a family member, it may be a good idea to bring in outside counsel to help resolve those issues. In a matter of weeks or months, you can talk through your problems, identify what you need to move past the matter and resolve it without permanently ending relationships with siblings or parents.
Author Bio: Emma Sturgis is a freelance writer living in Boston, MA. When not writing, she enjoys reading and indoor rock climbing. Find her on Google+
