Each divorce is specific to the person who is going though it and the issues that he or she brings to the matter. Only an experienced and knowledgeable attorney help you identify the issues involved in your divorce and address them in a way that protects your interests. A small mistake can result in devastating consequences in child custody, in confirmation of separate property, in division of community property, and in tax issues involving child support and spousal support.
In most cases, California courts award joint physical custody of children, which simply means that parents will share custody at some level. The issue for most parents, then, is how custodial time will be shared. Will you become an every-other weekend parent? Is there a reason why your children should have less contact, or supervised contact, with your former spouse?
The surge in spousal abuse and domestic violence cases in recent years can be largely attributed to improved identification and diagnosis by doctors, counselors, and attorneys. Domestic or family violence is also increasingly becoming an issue in divorce.
If an accusation of domestic violence arises in connection with your divorce, it’s important to seek advice from a lawyer as soon as possible. A misstep can result not only in adverse consequences in your divorce case, but also in criminal prosecution and jail.
With the "client's interests at heart," the firm handles divorces, child custody and support, visitation, adoption, premarital and marital agreements, and other family law legal matters. We work to ensure that you recieve the best legal service possible.
At HARTLEY LAMAS Et Al - Attorneys at Law, we are proud to serve individuals and families in Ventura County, Santa Barbara County and throughout Southern California.
Call Us (831) 221-5022. Stephen H. Kim, Attorney at Law, specializes in consumer bankruptcy for English and Spanish-speakers in Salinas and Monterey County.