Family (Domestic Relations) Law Services

Divorce is one of the most traumatic events in the life of any family.  Handled properly, it can be done with dignity, mutual respect, and fairness, mitigating the damage to the parties, any children, and the extended family relations.

But when one party decides to manipulate the process for unfair advantage, that is the time for the other party’s counsel to advocate diligently, negotiate with resolve, and, if need be, litigate with clear determination.

 

  • Adoptions
  • Alimony
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Divorce
  • Emancipated Minors
  • Guardianships
  • Peace and Restraining Orders
  • Pension, 401k, Retirement Plans
  • Pre-Nuptial Agreements
  • Property Distribution
  • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO)
  • Separation Agreements
  • Visitation (Access) Agreements

Sorel guides Plaintiff to win oral contract case: Jury finds oral contract breached by Insomniac Design, Inc.

Representing District Design Group, LLC, Christiane E. Sorel successfully tried the case against Insomniac Design, Inc. for breach of oral contract. The jury rendered its verdict affirming the existence of an oral contract between the parties. Getting a jury to uphold an oral contract in the District of Columbia is challenging enough; proving breach of that contract is rare indeed. Fierce competition among Independent Information and Communication Technology (ITC) results in subcontractors all too often starting work on “rush” jobs without proper documentation.   Unscrupulous clients and/or prime contractors (“primes”) are poised to take advantage, believing that the legal system protects them from strict enforcement of oral contracts. No longer.

Prevention – protecting yourself and your company from predatory entrepreneurs – is key. Call today for a consultation.