Custody and visitation cases are often stressful and emotionally draining ordeals. Joy’s sensitive and caring attitude coupled with her decades of experience handling contested custody matters means that she will advocate for you fiercely but compassionately from start to finish. She can tailor her approach to best meet your needs and that of your child or children, employing a conciliatory strategy geared toward a negotiated settlement, an aggressive “go for the jugular” one, or somewhere in between. Whatever you and Joy choose, she will make sure that you fully understand your options before you embark on this often difficult journey together.

Are you seeking to move to a different geographical area with your children or are you trying to prevent the other parent from moving away with your children? Joy has handled many such relocation cases representing parents on both sides of the equation.

If you are in need of an order of protection or if someone has filed for an order of protection against you, Joy will be a tenacious and knowledgeable advocate for you.

If you find yourself the subject of a child abuse investigation or charges of child neglect have been filed against you, Joy has the expertise to vigorously and discreetly represent you. For more than 20 years, Joy has defendant parents in these child abuse and child neglect cases.

Expanding your family by adopting a child is exciting but frequently challenging and at times can seem overwhelming. Joy will help you navigate the often complex adoption process to ensure a smooth transition and outcome for you and your family.