Category Archives: Family Law orange county

Family law is an area of the law that deals with family-related issues and domestic relations including:

* the nature of marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships;
* issues arising throughout marriage, including spousal abuse, legitimacy, adoption, surrogacy, child abuse, and child abduction
* the termination of the relationship and ancillary matters including divorce, annulment, property settlements, alimony, and parental responsibility orders (in the United States, child custody and visitation, child support and alimony awards).

Parenting Class in Orange County; Which Parenting Class Should I Take?

F.A.C.E.S. stands for Family Assessment, Counseling & Education Services. Founded in 1988, this organization, among other practices, provides parents with a safe place to take parenting classes which are accepted by judges in Orange County. Many times, the court will … Continue reading

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Divorce: The Child’s Perspective

Frequently, parents filing for divorce bring their children along to the conference with our attorneys. And although, our law office have always valued the perspective of the children whose parents are ending their marriage, directly meeting those children only solidifies … Continue reading

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Holiday Divorce

If you are interested in divorce you may want to consider your child’s best interests. During the holidays you may not want to produce so much stress for you and your family. If it is necessary to file for divorce … Continue reading

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What does a Family Law Attorney do?

Family law attorneys are the ones you will need to speak with if you are going through a divorce, mediation, or legal separation. These are the attorneys that will help you throughout your entire divorce. Issues that the family law … Continue reading

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Information on Filling Out Divorce Papers

If you are searching for information on how to file divorce papers you may be able to find free legal assistant on the internet. When searching on the internet a helpful site that you may find is I-CAN. I-CAN is … Continue reading

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Programs That Help With Divorce

In a divorce there are many things that need to be considered. First, what is in the best interest of the child. Second, custody and visitation between the parents will need to be worked out accordingly. When filing for a … Continue reading

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Modifying Child Support

If there has already been a judgement regarding child support you will need to speak with a legal representative regarding the modification of child support. Modifying child support will reduce the payment a party is required to make due to … Continue reading

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Divorce friendly states?

Here is an interesting topic, which states are the most accepting of divorce? When filing for divorce some may think would it be easier if I filed for divorce elsewhere? The following paragraphs give a couple statistics that you may … Continue reading

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Same Sex Marriage and Family Law

A highly disputed issue of marriage is the union of marriage between the same sex. Society has recently become more accustomed to same sex marriages. If same sex marriage is permitted in California the laws of family law will change … Continue reading

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Child Custody and Visitation Orders

When going through a divorce their is a lot of stress that goes on with living arrangements, the visitation and custody of children, and property division. If you are unsure how to resolve these issues you may want to contact … Continue reading

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Less Expensive Divorce Alternative

During this holiday season and with the low economic conditions many are stressed regarding their financials. If you are seeking a divorce or need to reach a stipulation with an opposing party you may need to evaluate all of your … Continue reading

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Divorce During the Holiday Season

Divorce is stressful in itself, the holiday season may produce additional stress. It is important for the parents to remember what is in the child’s best interest. Often it is easy to get caught up in the divorce dispute but … Continue reading

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Celebrity Divorces

One of the hot topics in the media in the past month is the divorce between Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore. These two were married for six years and have been in the media spotlight. Ashton Kutcher known for movies … Continue reading

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Filing for divorce

When deciding whether divorce is right for you it is important to weigh all of your options. This can be done by conducting research online, speaking with friends or family, or consulting a legal professional. When contemplating a divorce decide … Continue reading

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When to seek Mediation?

Mediation is used to resolve conflicts between parties. Choosing to use mediation as a method of conflict resolution is based on preference. This may be an option if you would like to resolve the conflict in a less costly manner. … Continue reading

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What issues are involved with Family Law?

Family law pertains to various issues. Issues that pertain to family law are divorce matters such as filing for divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and any domestic violence issues. If you need assistance with any of these issues … Continue reading

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What is a trust?

While it can sometimes seem like there are an infinite amount of different kinds of trusts, the basic concept of this sort of legal arrangement remains the same. There four basic components of any trust. The first component is the … Continue reading

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How do I select an Attorney?

When contemplating divorce you need to decide if you would like to pay to hire an attorney. In the following paragraphs there will be several different issues to consider. An attorney can further clarify the divorce process. If issues in … Continue reading

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Experienced Orange County Divorce Lawyers

Divorce Lawyer for Orange County Family law issues are exceedingly private and frequently passionately emotional, and a divorce, called “dissolution” in California, is unquestionably a tense and involved occurrence. Comprehending what to anticipate can reduce the anxiety and can establish … Continue reading

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What is a Mediation Session?

Mediation sessions are used as a method of conflict resolution. This method of conflict resolution approach may produce less stress than a typical court proceeding. Mediation sessions involve both parties and a neutral third party mediator. One of many appealing … Continue reading

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What Is Family Wizard?

In a divorce proceeding the two parties often have custody orders which will determine the parenting rights and responsibilities of each party. The custody orders will establish the visitation rights of each parent. Family wizard comes into play with assisting … Continue reading

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Should I Hire a Divorce Attorney?

When deciding whether to file for divorce there are many factors that need to be considered. The main factors are if there are children involved, what is in the best interest of the children. If you have any family or … Continue reading

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Mediation

When you are considering mediation you need to make sure you are comfortable with the individual who will be mediating. The mediator should be someone you are both comfortable with. It is important to know that the mediator is supposed … Continue reading

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Alternatives to Divorce?

When considering a divorce it is important to consider any and all alternatives. Divorce is something that the entire family will need to learn to cope with. Often it is most difficult for children to cope with their parents divorcing. … Continue reading

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What Happens If Child Support Is Not Paid?

It is important to keep current with your child support orders. During a divorce a court may order you to pay a certain amount in child support based on income. The order will reflect the exact amount that needs to … Continue reading

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