Yorba Linda Family Law Attorney
With over 100 years of combined legal experience, our team is highly qualified to provide legal services for your most difficult family circumstances.
Yorba Linda Family Law Lawyer
Family Law/ Divorce
Family law is the branch of civil law pertaining to legal disputes among family members. Various types of cases unfold in the family court system, and it’s vital to have the legal support and guidance you need to successfully navigate a family law matter. Any family law case has the potential to influence your life for many years to come, and most family law disputes have complex emotional elements that may be difficult to navigate without appropriate legal support from an experienced Yorba Linda family law attorney.
Legal Representation for Yorba Linda Family Law Cases
DeArmey Law offers years of experience helping clients through the California family court system, and we can apply this professional experience to your family law case. We know how difficult it can be to navigate the legal complexities and emotional challenges that many family law cases present. Our goal is to help you approach your family law case with confidence.
Why Should I Hire a Yorba Linda, CA Family Lawyer?
Navigating any legal case is much easier when you have professional support on your side. There is no substitute for an experienced Yorba Linda family law attorney when facing a divorce, child custody dispute, or a domestic violence case. Many people facing these matters have trouble separating their practical concerns from the emotional volatility these cases often generate. As your case unfolds, your legal counsel can be an invaluable resource for measured guidance and ongoing support.
If you attempt to handle your family law matter without an attorney, you will face several significant risks. First, you could make unintentional errors that have a tremendous impact on your future. You could overlook critical details that lead you to agree to unbalanced or untenable terms and conditions. It’s also possible to make mistakes that lead to losing custody rights or other family-related legal rights and harm your relationships with family members. Ultimately, working with a Yorba Linda family law attorney is the best way to approach any family law case with confidence and peace of mind.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in California for Family Law?
It’s natural to have concerns about the cost of your legal fees when you need to hire a Yorba Linda family law attorney. Unfortunately, most family law attorneys bill their services by the hour. Therefore, the more time an attorney spends working on a client’s case, the more expensive their legal fees are. Some family law lawyers offer flat rate billing for specific legal services, but most family law cases are complex matters that require comprehensive legal representation through a series of proceedings.
When you choose DeArmey Law to represent you in your family law case, we will carefully review our billing policy so you can easily estimate the overall cost of your legal fees. We strive to provide fair and reasonable billing options, so our legal services are available to those who need them most.
Types of Cases in Family Law
Family law covers a wide range of different types of cases, including:
- Divorce. If you decide to end your marriage in Yorba Linda, divorce can be more challenging than you may initially expect. Our team can provide comprehensive and compassionate legal counsel throughout all stages of your divorce case and help you make informed decisions about the various aspects of the divorce process you must address.
- Adoption. Adopting a stepchild can provide the child with the same legal rights and protections as a biological child. If you would like to complete the adoption process, our team can help you meet all requirements and complete the various stages of the adoption process.
- Child custody disputes. Divorced and unmarried parents need formal court orders that dictate child custody and visitation rights. We can help you make a compelling case for custody and confidently approach this emotionally stressful case.
- Domestic violence cases. If you have suffered any abuse from a family member or other member of your household, this is domestic violence, and the situation demands immediate legal action. Our firm can help you secure a protective order that shields you and your family from further harm and help you manage any related family law matters that arise from the situation.
- Premarital contracts. A premarital or prenuptial contract can provide financial security to marrying spouses, helping them establish their financial rights and responsibilities going into their marriage and compelling them to have difficult conversations before committing to their marriage. In addition, we can help you draft a new prenuptial agreement or revise an existing one if your life has changed recently.
- Modification. The California family law system allows anyone subject to a family court order to request reasonable changes in light of unforeseeable life events. If something recently changed in your life that prevents you from fulfilling the obligations set forth by your family court order, or if you discover new information that should have been considered when your family court order was initially drafted, the modification process can allow you to secure the reasonable changes you need to your family court order.
Ultimately, any family law matter will likely entail emotional stress and involve various legal issues. Therefore, navigating your family law case is much easier with a Yorba Linda family law attorney assisting you.
What Happens If Someone Violates a Family Law Decree?
It is vital to follow the terms and conditions of your family court order to the letter. Any willful violation of a family court order concerning child custody, child support payments, alimony, or a restraining order can lead to severe penalties, including contempt of court or further criminal penalties. Some of the most common violations of family court orders that lead to criminal proceedings include:
- Failure or refusal to pay court-ordered child support or alimony. When an individual fails to meet their financial obligations set forth by a family court order, the judge can garnish their wages, seize property, or send them to jail until they meet their financial obligations.
- Violation of a restraining order. Any individual who violates the terms of a protective order will likely go to jail. They may also face additional penalties such as fines and loss of custody or visitation rights.
- Refusal to allow a parent to exercise custodial or visitation rights. Divorced parents may have trouble separating their personal issues with their exes from their shared rights and responsibilities as parents. Therefore, refusal to allow a parent to exercise their custodial or visitation rights without sound justification is potentially grounds for contempt of court.
If you believe an ex-spouse or other party has intentionally violated your family court order, or if they have displayed a pattern of repeated violations, your Yorba Linda family law attorney can help you hold them accountable. If you have any concerns about these issues, it is vital to raise them with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible.
Can I Change My Family Law Order?
Suppose you have experienced recent life events that significantly alter your ability to follow the terms of your family court order. In that case, the modification process allows you to petition the family court for a reasonable change to your family law order. A Yorba Linda family law attorney can assist you with this process. Your legal team can help you draft your petition for modification and prepare for the hearing that will follow. Once the court receives your petition, a judge will review it, and if they believe your requested change is reasonable, they will set a hearing date. During this hearing, all parties involved with the family law order have the right to speak on the proposed change. The petitioner must clearly describe their requested change, explain their reasoning as to why they believe the requested change is both reasonable and necessary, and submit any supporting evidence or documentation their petition requires.
If the judge determines the requested change is reasonable and necessary, they can implement it immediately. The modification process exists to provide an alternative to a complex appeal process and allow those subject to family court orders to secure needed changes reasonably.
What Should You Expect From Your Yorba Linda Family Law Attorney?
The right Yorba Linda family law attorney can significantly impact the outcome of any family law case. Whether you are preparing to end your marriage, need assistance compiling a case for child custody, or need to secure a protective order from a domestic abuser, DeArmey Law can help.
Our team has years of experience helping clients navigate the Yorba Linda family court system and handling the California family law statutes that come into play in their cases. We take time to get to know every client we represent to fully understand their needs and concerns. If you choose DeArmey Law to represent you in family court, you can expect detail-oriented and compassionate legal representation through every phase of your case.
It’s natural to have many questions about the family court system, and the emotional stress of your situation can leave you feeling isolated and uncertain during a very demanding time. DeArmey Law is ready to provide the support and guidance you need for your family law matter. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with an experienced Yorba Linda family law attorney.
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Practice Areas
Practice Areas
Divorce
Divorce can be an extremely painful process for everyone in the family. We understand the difficulties of dealing with complex questions and heightened emotions surrounding divorce, and we will work with you to help you through this transition time in a manner that’s as fair as possible but that still protects your interests.
Child Custody/Visitations
Children often suffer the brunt in contentious custody disputes. We put your children first, working with you to ensure their best interests at all times. Helping our clients with child focused solutions is often the best way to bring a matter to resolution quickly.
Child Support
The law is very clear that supporting your children is the financial priority in divorce cases. We’ll fight to make sure your children are provided for, and we’ll also work to ensure both parents are paying their fair share.
Parentage/Paternity
Uncertainties about parentage can cause a slew of problems. We can help establish the confidential parentage of your child, both to ensure your rights as a parent as well as enforcing the legal responsibilities of the other parent.
Spousal Support
If you were supported financially in a marriage and are unable to support yourself outside it, we will fight to ensure you receive the full measure of spousal support to which you are entitled to under the law. Family Code §4320 outlines several factors that Courts take into consideration in making permanent support orders. We educate our clients as to their rights and responsibilities regarding Spousal Support in order to help them achieve financial stability.
Property Divisions
Since California is a community property state, property divisions in a divorce can be quite contentious and tricky. We can help you with the characterization and evaluation of property to determine what classifies as community property, and we can help you negotiate a solution that works for you.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a prosecutable crime, but it can also weigh heavily in divorce cases, especially when it comes to custody and visitation. We’ll fight to make sure you and your children are protected and safe. We also defend those who have been wrongfully accused by a parent trying to use the DVPA as a sword instead of a shield as it was intended.
Business Valuations
Dividing business ownership during a divorce can be complex and contentious. We’ll help you look at all factors to determine exactly what your business is worth.
Pre-Marital Agreements
Setting up a pre-marital agreement before marrying can save a lot of heartache and contention in the unhappy event of divorce. We'll help you hammer out an agreement that is fair to both of you. These agreements can be complex and the law is ever changing. We will take the procedural steps necessary to provide the stability the parties are seeking from their Pre-Marital Agreement. At DeArmey Law, we’re committed to helping our clients see the “bigger picture” in matters of family law, and we seek to help them find solutions that work for their lives long-term. To learn more about how we can help, call our offices today for a free initial consultation.
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With over 100 years of combined legal experience, our team is highly qualified to provide legal services for your most difficult family circumstances.
