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Family Law Learning Center
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- What is a
Certified "Family Law Specialist?"
A Certified Family Law Specialist is an attorney who is licensed in the State of California to practice law..
- What is
"Family Law?"
Family law consists of the legal cases or situations that come under the jurisdiction of the Family Court..
- Do I need
a Certified Family Law Specialist in my family law matter?
There are two significant advantages of retaining a certified specialist in family law..
- How can a
lawyer help me in a complex case?
Issues of great importance in a family law matter include:
Child custody
Property characterization (community or separate)
Property division
Identification of assets and income...
- How can a
lawyer help me in a simple divorce case?
A lawyer can help to resolve a simple case by applying his or her knowledge of the law to achieve a long lasting resolution by non-litigation means...
- Can
I use a
mediator or paralegal to create all of the documents?
You can, but by utilizing the services of an attorney experienced in family law one maximizes the chance of achieving a comprehensive resolution of all issues...
- My Lawyer has a Paralegal or “Legal Assistant” to Work with me. Does that Mean that My Case Will Cost me Less?
Not usually. Overall—no, it doesn’t save you money. Here’s why..
- Aren't
lawyers expensive? Won't they litigate everything?
Unfortunately some lawyers have a reputation of litigating everything..
- My Lawyer Charges a lot, but I Feel Like I’m Working with a Doctor in a Dad HMO Plan
I call many law offices myself in handling my family law cases. I’m always surprised when I hear any of the following:
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- How Can I Find
a Good Divorce Lawyer?
Finding an attorney can be difficult. There are many good attorneys out there but how do you find one that's right for your case?
- What's
involved in starting an initial child custody proceeding?
Things to Consider:
When to file
The kind of legal action that should initiate custody proceedings
Timing Is Critical!
- Can
Child Custody Orders be Modified?
Unlike other types of court orders (for example, orders dividing property), child custody orders may be changed, or "modified" by a modification order...
- If I Haven’t Had Recent Visitation, Can I Request A New Visitation Order?
It’s not uncommon for a parent to go through divorce court, or family law court, get a custody or visitation order, have something happen...
- If Mediation Works, Can I Avoid Going To Court to Settle Child Custody Issues?
As a divorce attorney and a lawyer who is certified as a specialist in family law (Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California), I am frequently asked about family law mediation...
- San Diego Divorce Questions and Tips
There are different types of divorce laws implemented to a divorce, depending on the state you live in and how you want your divorce to work out. Different states have different views on divorce law other than the national government...
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