Family Legal Services

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I. Divorce and Property Division

California was the first state to adopt the concept of "no-fault divorce," allowing spouses to dissolve their marriage based on "irreconcilable differences." If the conditions are met, a simplified divorce can be applied for without a court appearance. Otherwise, the divorce process involves filing, responding, property division, child custody, etc. We will develop agreements tailored to clients' specific needs, helping them achieve their goals and protect their assets, properties, and legal rights.

 

II. Child Custody and Support

Child custody and support are critical issues in managing the lives and financial support of children in cases of divorce or separation. Parents can determine child custody arrangements and support payment methods through agreements or court rulings to ensure the child's proper care and financial support. We can provide legal support to facilitate negotiations, uphold the child's best interests, and ensure a fair and legal resolution of custody and support matters.

 

III. Spousal Support

Spousal support is financial support paid by one spouse to the other after divorce or separation to help the lower-income party maintain their standard of living. Payment methods and amounts can be determined through divorce agreements or court judgments. We can offer legal assistance to help both parties establish reasonable support arrangements, ensure fair and legal payment methods, and make adjustments to support amounts and duration when necessary.

 

IV. Domestic Violence

Domestic violence refers to one party obtaining and maintaining control over another in an intimate relationship. It is a pattern of behavior in which one party uses physical violence, threats, intimidation, economic abuse, or other forms of mistreatment to control and alter the behavior of the other party. Victims of abuse may be your current or former spouse, partner, date, or other individuals with whom you have a relationship.

Prosecutors take any allegations of domestic violence very seriously. The consequences of a domestic violence conviction, whether misdemeanor or felony, are severe. They may include jail time and will always result in a no-contact order between the involved parties and their children. In many cases, this can lead to a person being forced to leave their home.

Due to the seriousness of domestic violence allegations, you may require our services to mount an effective defense.

 

V. Prenuptial/Postnuptial Agreements

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are legal documents created by spouses before or after marriage, respectively, to clarify arrangements related to property, debts, financial interests, and to prevent future disputes while safeguarding both parties' legal rights. These agreements specify property division, debt allocation, property protection, and can be modified as circumstances change. We can help you customize a legally effective agreement, ensuring the best protection for both parties in property arrangements.

 

VI. Surrogacy

We offer comprehensive surrogacy legal services, including collaborating with surrogacy agencies, helping you realize your family dreams, and becoming parents. Whether you wish to be a surrogate, assist other families, or are in search of a surrogate, we provide high-quality, confidential, and reliable legal support. Services include arranging surrogacy matters, drafting surrogacy contracts, applying for court establishment of legal parentage with the newborn, egg donation agreements, drafting egg donation contracts, background checks, and providing surrogacy management services.