Divorce Attorneys Los Angeles

Divorce Attorneys Los Angeles have background, training, expertise and knowledge in the field of family law. A divorce attorney in Los Angeles should be able to provide you with legal advice and guidance based on the facts of your specific case and represent you on your divorce, child custody, support, domestic violence or other family law related matter in the Los Angeles Superior Court. A Los Angeles divorce attorney can also help with responding or filing divorce papers or obtaining your Los Angeles divorce records.

Divorce attorneys in Los Angeles generally provide consultations so that you can meet and discuss your case before you retain him/her. Some attorneys charge a fee while others provide free initial consultations. It is critical when meeting with an attorney that you have your case information ready and available whether it is a timeline of events, journal, Order to Show Cause, divorce papers or child custody papers.

When meeting with an attorney you will want to find out about his/her background, years of experience, family law knowledge, any specialty areas he/she focuses on, and how he/she can help you with your situation.

Some attorneys have been certified by the state of California as a Certified Family Law Specialist. It's important to note an attorney does not need to be a Certified Family Law Specialist to practice famliy law. Remember, the rate of a divorce attorney in Los Angeles is generally tied to his/her number of years of experience, knowledge in the field, qualifications and expertise he/she has. The fact that an attorney is associated with a specific organization or certified by the state as a specialist does not necessarily guarantee that he/she will be the right attorney for you.

Southern California Divorce Attorneys Los Angeles serve the following cities in Los Angeles County before the Los Angeles Divorce Court:

Agoura Hills, Arcadia, Artesia, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Calabasas, Century City, City of Industry, Claremont, Covina, Culver City, Diamond Bar, Downey, East Los Angeles, Encino, Glendale, Glendora, Granada Hills, Hidden Hills, Hollywood, La Mirada, Lakewood, Lancaster, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Monrovia, North Hollywood, Northridge, Norwalk, Pacific Palisades, Palmdale, Pasadena, Pomona, Rancho Palos Verde, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Southbay, Studio City, Tarzana, Torrance, Universal City, Valencia, Van Nuys, West Los ngeles, West Covina, Whittier, Woodland Hills

Los Angeles-Divorce Attorneys

Divorce Attorneys Los Angeles will practice California divorce law and be familiar with family law matters, procedures, rules, judges and other attorneys in the Los Angeles Superior Court. A family attorney should be familiar with the following family law related subjects as well as others:

• No-Fault Divorce. California is a no-fault divorce state . This means one spouse can end the marriage even if the other disagrees with it.
• Dissolution of Marriage. California law refers to a divorce as a dissolution of marriage.
• Child Support. A financial obligation ordered by the Los Angeles court where one parent pays the other money to help support the children.
• Child Custody. Where the children will live post-divorce and decision making rights and responsibilities of the parents.
• Spousal Support. Also called alimony is a financial obligation ordered by the court to help balance the standard of living between spouses.
• Annulment. Also called nullity of marriage is a way to divorce if the court finds that a marriage or domestic partnership is invalid, illegal or void.
• Legal Separation. Similar grounds as divorce but allows a couple to separate finances and property without ending marriage or domestic partnership.
• Paternity. A process to determine the legal father of a child often associated with unmarried child custody cases.
• Property Division. California is a community property state defining it as all property, real and personal, acquired during marriage.
• Summary Dissolution. Is an easy way in California to get a divorce but certain factors are required for a couple to qualify for it.
• Domestic Partnership. Is a legal relationship between couples of same sex which affords many of the same rights, protections, and benefits of married couples.
• CLETS Restraining Order. A temporary restraining order that can be issued on an ex-parte basis without the accused present which can have large impact on child custody.
• Domestic Violence. When a spouse or family member makes threats to harm or inflict phsyical damage on his/her spouse or partner which can have a large impact on child custody.
• Probate. A legal process in which probate court overlooks the transfer of a decendent's estate to the property beneficiaries.
• Will. A legal document that names the beneficiaries of the property you own and how it will be distributed to them at the time of death.

For free help, guidance or direction you may want to contact the Family Law Facilitator Los Angeles office. For public assistance you can contact the Los Angeles Family Law Information Center (FLIC) at the Los Angeles Superior Court -- Stanley Mosk Courthouse Room 207 at (213) 893-9754 or the Norwalk Courthouse at (562) 807-7300. The Family Law Information Center can provide you with information, legal forms and guidance on some family law related procedures.

If you have been served with Los Angeles divorce papers or child custody papers Los Angeles you'll want to consult a divorce attorney in Los Angeles right away so you can be advised of your legal rights and options. The following site allows you to search and find the right family attorney for you in Los Angeles County. You can also present your case free to attorneys you choose! To present your case now click here.