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Getting a divorce or getting into a heated child custody and child support dispute is something that no one wants to go through in life. But unfortunately sometimes it happens, and a lot of people do not know where to begin.
The most important thing is to understand your rights and legal options. Each case is unique and deserves special analysis and attention. For divorce, Los Angeles does not assign fault to any one spouse, even if there was infidelity or one spouse views the other as being the main cause of the breakdown in the relationship.
As for property accumulated during the marriage, the general rule is that it is divided in half amongst each spouse. However, this is one of the largest areas where an experienced family law attorney can have a profound impact, swaying the division into one spouse’s favor through creative legal argument. Also decided during a divorce is child custody and visitation, child support, and spousal support (also known as alimony).
For unmarried parents, you will need to open what is called a “parentage” case in Los Angeles. This type of case determines who the legal father is (if contested) and also determines child custody and visitation, and child support. The only real difference between a parentage case and a divorce, is that in a parentage case, the parents are not dividing property and no spousal support can be awarded.
The Law Office of Arron Leetch devotes 100% of its practice to family law, which includes divorce, parentage cases, and domestic violence restraining orders (i.e. when one spouse or parent is abusive to the other and protection is needed).
Court is an unpleasant and frustrating process. If you do not know what you are doing, you can make mistakes early one which may potentially affect your rights and cost you time with your child or children and a great deal of money for years to come. An experienced family law lawyer to stand by your side and fight for you is worth it. The key is to pick one you feel comfortable with and trust. Always speak to a few family law attorneys before deciding which one is right for you.
Although people say, “I don’t want to waste thousands of dollars on an attorney,” this view is usually short sighted and people do not see the long term benefits in achieving a favorable result in a divorce or parentage case. Usually (unless it is a very simple case where there are no assets or children involved), the money spent on a family law attorney is worth it.