The Law Office of Joy S. Rosenthal is a small, personalized law firm dedicated to providing excellent legal representation and counseling in a clear and personable manner. We specialize in representing non-traditional families and those in the creative professions. She provides professional, honest, diligent legal representation on matters affecting parents, children and families, including: • mediation - custody, visitation, divorce, separation, and parent/child differences, as well as probate issues. • collaborative law - a form of coming to a divorce or separation agreement similar to mediation but where each side has legal representation • representation of parents and foster parents in court cases regarding the children in their care. • preparation of important life planning documents, including wills, living wills, powers of attorney, and health care proxies. • adoptions – second and step parent adoptions, adoption of children from foster care, and independent adoptions We understand that you seek out legal assistance at times of crisis. We listen to you, assess your situation, and explain our analysis to you in plain language so that you can make informed and intelligent decisions. We stay in touch with you to keep you informed about your case, and return your phone calls. Your trust and respect are of primary importance. Please contact us to discuss your legal or mediation needs.