MEM Law provides comprehensive legal solutions for your family. Attorney Melanie E. Mize offers a variety of legal services that keep the continued health and well-being of your family at center stage. Attorney Melanie E. Mize engages in strategic planning, problem solving, and the resolution of disputes involving family matters.

FAMILY LAW & DIVORCE

Selecting an attorney with the sufficient knowledge and experience is paramount.  Family Law cases can be complex and emotional, and the outcome of such cases can dramatically alter your family’s future.  This office has handled a wide variety of Family Law matters, both in Domestic Relations and Juvenile Courts.  Attorney Melanie E. Mize offers a personalized approach to your issues and recognizes that not every situation warrants the same strategy.  Attorney Melanie E. Mize has litigation experience and is always prepared to advocate for her clients in the courtroom, but also understands that being professional and courteous is advantageous to obtaining results for clients. 

Attorney Melanie E. Mize handles all types divorce, custody, and post-divorce-related cases, including:                                   

  • Divorce
  • Dissolution
  • Legal Separation
  • Collaborative Process
  • Custody
  • Shared Parenting Plans
  • Property Division
  • Child Support
  • Spousal Support
  • Step-Parent Adoptions
  • Grandparents’ Rights
  • Same Sex Marriage
  • Relocation
  • Post-Decree Motions
  • Parenting Time and Visitation

In addition to representing adults in family law proceedings, Attorney Melanie E. Mize also represents the best interests of the minor children directly by serving as a Guardian Ad Litem. [link to this portion in the Investigative Services section]

ESTATE PLANNING

Attorney Melanie E. Mize will work with you to understand your ultimate goals and desires, and will then help determine the best strategy for you to achieve those goals both during life and after death. When your plan is complete, you will feel confident that your wishes will be carried out, even if something unexpected occurs. Attorney Melanie E. Mize provides guidance in the following areas:

  • Last Will and Testament
  • Revocable Trusts
  • Irrevocable Trusts
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Durable Medical and Financial Powers of Attorney
  • Living Wills
  • Charitable Gifts
  • Deeds
  • Transfer-on-Death Documents

AGREEMENTS

Attorney Melanie E. Mize understands that each family is unique. There are times when agreements are needed to govern the rights and responsibilities of family members outside of the courtroom setting. Attorney Melanie E. Mize can help you analyze and plan to meet those needs. She will prepare legal documents to effectuate that planning in the following areas:

  • Prenuptial Agreement
  • Postnuptial Agreement
  • Cohabitation Agreement
  • Post-Cohabitation Separation Agreement
  • Informal Parenting Agreement [this will link to co-parenting coaching section that can discuss this more]