Protecting what matters most.

Family Law

Family disputes are intense and emotional experiences no matter who you are. If the Court is involved you may also be afraid and unsure of the process.

Monica R. Zibbel has 20 years of experience helping clients with divorce, dissolution, custody and other family law issues from beginning to end. You can be confident Monica will aggressively fight for what is important to you when it matters most.

No family law concern is beyond Monica’s education, experience and capabilities. She is able to help you with legal issues such as:

• Dissolution, legal separation, annulment
• Contested or uncontested divorce
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Modification and enforcement of Court orders
• and more.

Probate

When people think of Probate they usually think about the distribution of a deceased person’s assets by the Court. While this is true, the Probate Court also handles many other legal matters such as guardianship, adoptions, name changes, and even some types of litigation.

Monica can help you prepare filings for the Court or prepare your estate plan. She is ready is assist you with:

• Wills
• Trusts
• Healthcare Power of Attorney
• General Power of Attorney
• Living Will
• Directives and appointment for funeral arrangements
• Guardianship
• Adoption
• Name Change/Birth Record Corrections

Additionally, you can expect a trusted advocate in Monica to litigate before the court on issues related to:

• Breach of Trustees Fiduciary Duty
• Beneficiary Rights
• Will and Trust Contests
• Any other matter appropriately before the Probate Court.

Litigation

If you have been served with a lawsuit, or if you think a lawsuit needs filed, Monica is ready to protect your rights. She has handled matters including contracts, zoning and administrative regulations, construction disputes, lemon law, real estate, and other such matters.

Monica believes the best results come from zealous advocacy which is critical at every stage. Whether it is a routine motion hearing, bench trial, jury trial or other procedural matter in front of the Court Monica is fighting for what matters to you most. She is not afraid to take your case to trial to obtain the best result.

Real Estate

At some time or another most people rent or purchase property. Sometimes property just needs transferred.

Monica is able to handle these matters for you. She has extensive experience with Landlord/Tenant Law. So, if you are a landlord for residential or commercial property Monica can draft your lease and is skilled at enforcing its terms. If you are a tenant Monica knows what the law requires of Landlords and is here to make certain the laws are followed and you are provided habitable, safe and fair housing.

Monica’s office can assist with:

• Residential and Commercial Leases
• Deed Preparation
• Land Contracts
• Evictions
• Litigation