Our Practice Areas
Family Law
For more than a decade, Michael Swanson has helped families navigate their complex family law issues. Michael has handled thousands of cases involving the following issues:
Divorce
The decisions made during a divorce have long lasting impacts on all areas of life. Michael has counseled thousands of people in making the complex decisions necessary in the planning and preparation of a divorce.
Custody Disputes and Parenting Time
Time with our children is the single most important issue in family court. Michael will help you fight to secure your time with your children.
Child Support
Either parent can be ordered to pay child support based on the relative incomes of the parties and the periods of parenting time each spends with the children. As the former head of the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office child support division, Michael has helped thousands of parents accurately establish and modify their child support orders.
Orders of Protection
Orders of Protections allow a party to seek an emergency order in cases of abuse or harassment. If you are a victim of abuse or if someone has filed an Order of Protection against you, please call to discuss your options.
Modifications
Issues involving children, including parenting time and child support, can be modified if there has been a change in circumstances. To preserve your rights, it may be important to file a motion seeking modification quickly.