Family Law Lawyers

What should you ponder when seeking a Family Law Attorney?

2010-07-26T15:55:00.000-07:00

1) Is the divorce too emotionally draining?

2) Do you think you are being asked to pay an unfair amount of child support?

3) Would you like to modify your visitation rights?

Need Ideas for Creating a Will?

2010-07-21T12:11:00.000-07:00

1) Who would be fitting to guarantee that your will is carried out to your liking?

2) If you have younger children you ought to come to a decision of who will be suitable to be guardian if something should occur to you or your spouse.

3) Go through all your most valued assets and decide who you would like to leave each item to.

4) The funeral and how you would like the ceremony managed should also be included.

5) It is not a bad idea to keep your will current and up-to-date.

6) If you need any further assistance regarding your will it is beneficial to consider hiring a family law attorney.

Mediation for Children During Divorce

2010-07-04T08:52:00.000-07:00

Parents often find that mediation is preferable for their children over litigation. What parents try and remember is that what’s best for the child is most important when determining parent custody. In the end it’s the parents who make the ultimate decisions but considering your children is pertinent.

For best information regarding your child’s feelings you have a couple options.

1) One on one between the mediator and the child.

2) Interview between a therapist and child instead of overwhelming the child by having multiple people in the room during questioning.

Do I need to hire an Orange County divorce lawyer?

2010-05-22T16:52:00.000-07:00

If you are unsure if you need a divorce attorney, ask yourself the following before you proceed on our own with the divorce proceedings:

1. Do I comprehend the forms that I need to file in order to proceed without a lawyer?

2. Do we have children?

3. Do we have large assets, pensions, 401(K)s and/or liabilities that need to be separated?

4. Is my spouse going to contest any portions of our divorce that may necessitate Court intervention and guidance?

5. Do I have any doubts about whether I am agreeing to do something that I'm not legally required to do or waiving something that I may be legally entitled to?

If you responded yes to any of the questions above, it is in your best interests to at the very least consult with a family law divorce attorney.

The following are common characteristics of a person who does not need an attorney to assist them in a divorce:

1. The parties have no children or sizeable assets that need to be separated and/or have already divided all of their assets and liabilities;

2. The person comprehends all of the divorce documents and is perfectly capable of filing them out without the assistance of a lawyer;

3. Not in a hurry and have no specific time line that they are looking for to finalize their divorce;

4. The funds that it would take to hire a lawyer is more than the value of the assets or debts the parties are contesting;

5. Alimony or child support is not at concern.