Patricia M. Crippen, PLLC

Real estate attorneys handle a broad scope of property-related issues, but some real estate attorneys specialize in closing the property deal. These closing attorneys examine the property title, and at the close will review and explain the papers you will be signing.

Did you know that men can receive alimony too? If they have been stay-at-home dads or otherwise supported their wife’s career at the expense of their own during the marriage, they may qualify. It is far from the most common situation, but in the future, it may become more and more so.

There are actually several versions of the consent to adoption legal document. This can be a legal document signed by the birth parents signifying legal intent, a document issued by the adoption agency, and consent from a child older than 12 years.

One big part of estate planning is ensuring that what you now own goes to the family members and loved ones of your choice. If you die without making these types of choices, state law decides who gets your estate.

Did you know that a greater percentage of mothers ordered to pay support to their spouse in a divorce case default on that obligation compared to fathers? The statistic is misleading - 47 percent of mothers default on support agreements compared to 27 percent of fathers - because fathers are much more likely to be required to pay support.

We recognize that guardianship law can be tricky when you don’t have a firm knowledge of the laws in your state. If you need someone to help you gain a better understanding about the necessary process, we’re always here for you.

We recognize that many legal documents required to obtain legal guardianship of someone can feel like they’re written in a foreign language. If you need a little help getting through the process, we’re always here for you.

By hiring an estate planning attorney, you can help to ensure that your inheritance property is protected following incapacity or death. We can help you to develop key estate planning strategies that might include everything from establishing a will to setting up a trust.

Real estate trusts and wills need to be spelled out precisely to make sure your wishes are carried out exactly as you want them. A real estate attorney will make sure every last detail is taken care of, so you don't have to worry.

The Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (ASFA) is a federal law that was established to promote the safety and adoption of children in foster care. It is essentially an amendment of an earlier law (the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980) intended to further protect children who had been abused or neglected.

It’s important to remember that using a website or software program to create your divorce documents won’t be able to advise you through the nuances of your divorce. If you need more assistance than software can provide, we’re here for you.

Do you understand all the sections and details of the mortgage loan you are about to take on? Before placing your John or Jane Hancock on the dotted line, engage a real estate attorney to clarify everything that is muddled.

From the Visigoth Code (650 AD): The law should be plain It should be suitable to the place and the time, according to the character and custom of the state; prescribing justice and equity; consistent, honorable, worthy, useful, and necessary