Find the Best Divorce Attorneys

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    Khatami Law

     2140 Professional Dr Ste 205
    Roseville, California 95661
    United States

    Hoss Khatami is a resident of the Sacramento area with his three children. As an attorney, Hoss has had extensive experience in an expansive range of the legal field. He has prosecuted trials, participated in settlement negotiations, defended or prosecuted restraining order requests, resolved custody and property disputes, participated in supporting civil and appellate litigation, put forth and has led discovery pursuits and enforcement or defending therefrom, enforced or attacked judgments, pursued or defended money judgments, obtained writs of execution and enforcement or defended against same, enforced and negotiated support related issues, and has obtained successes and results for his clients.

  • Gordon Law, P.C.

     70 Sunrise Hwy #500ro
    Valley Stream, New York 11581
    United States

    Going through a divorce and looking for the best legal representation to give your child the best possible future, here at Gordon Law, P.C., we have knowledgeable Long Island Family and Divorce lawyers who are committed, dedicated and strive to provide clients with the best possible representation available, During child custody battles between couples going through divorce, things can get a little messy and there is a need to get only the best Divorce Lawyer in Nassau County to handle your case

  • Stange Law Firm, PC

     Kansas City
    Kansas City, Missouri 64106
    United States

    Phone: 8166310307

    Stange Law Firm, PC is a divorce and family law firm in Kansas City. We assist clients throughout Greater Kansas City, and the surrounding areas that are facing these difficult issues and help them rebuild their lives Hours

  • Stange Law Firm, PC

     Clayton
    Clayton, Missouri 63105
    United States

    Phone: 3149634700

    Stange Law Firm, PC is a divorce and family law firm in Clayton, MO. We assist clients throughout St. Louis County, Missouri, and the surrounding areas that are facing these difficult issues and help them rebuild their lives.

  • Law Office of Wendy L. Hart

     Mansfield
    Mansfield, Texas 76063
    United States

    At The Law Office of Wendy L. Hart, we understand that family matters can be challenging. Our experienced Fort Worth TX divorce attorneys and family lawyers are here to guide you through every step of the process, including navigating Fort Worth Child Protective Services and child support cases. We also specialize in probate, estate planning, and guardianship matters. Let us help you secure your family’s future with compassion and expertise. Contact us today at (817) 842-2336 for a free consult

  • Law Office of Cosmas Onyia

     3636 N Central Ave STE 800
    Phoenix, Arizona 85012
    United States

    The Law Office of Cosmas Onyia offers an experienced Phoenix divorce lawyer and family law advocate. The firm serves clients in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. Attorney Cosmas Onyia is a solo practitioner who has concentrated on family law for nearly twenty years. Website: https://www.cosmasonyia.com/

  • Fernandez & Karney

     811 Wilshire Blvd #1736
    Los Angeles, California 90017
    United States

    Fernandez & Karney is a prominent Los Angeles family law firm with over 100 years of combined experience in Family Law, Celebrity Divorce, Domestic Violence, Paternity, Child Support, Child Custody. Fernandez & Karney and our legal staff are committed to creating the best possible outcome for you and your family law needs. Contact us today to learn how we can help with your family law and divorce matters in Los Angeles. Visit Site:- https://www.cfli.com/

  • Stange Law Firm, PC

     6660 S Sheridan Rd
    Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133
    United States

    Stange Law Firm, PC is a dedicated family law practice located in Tulsa, OK, specializing in a wide range of legal issues, including divorce, child custody, and adoption. Committed to providing compassionate and personalized representation, the firm understands the complexities of family law and the emotional challenges clients face. Their experienced attorneys work closely with clients to develop tailored strategies that meet individual needs.

  • Red Law Family & Divorce Attorneys

     2650 S Washington Blvd #201
    Ogden, Utah 84401
    United States

    https://redlawutah.com/ At Red Law Family & Divorce Attorneys, your legal issues deserve a personalized approach tailored to your needs. We understand that legal issues often arise at inconvenient times, but everyone deserves expert representation from experienced attorneys who will protect what matters most to you.

  • Goldman & Associates Law Firm – ChooseGoldman

     3150 Livernois Rd, Suite 335
    Troy, Michigan 48083
    United States

    Phone: 2485906600

    Our Michigan Attorneys have been successfully helping clients achieve the best legal outcomes possible for more than twenty years. We are dedicated to providing only the best to our clients and we’re happy to offer a free legal consultation to help ensure that you know we’ll always fight for your rights. Get legal advice from our Legal Counselors and call our 24/7 phone number (248) 590-6600

  • Sterling Lawyers, LLC

     165a E Wisconsin Ave
    Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066
    United States

    Sterling Lawyers, LLC in Milwaukee, WI is a firm that truly understands the complexities of family law. When it comes to seeking guidance for sensitive matters such as divorce or child custody, our experienced attorneys are ready to provide compassionate and dedicated support. Our team specializes in handling divorce proceedings with expertise, ensuring our clients’ rights are protected every step of the way. WEBSITE: https://www.sterlinglawyers.com/wisconsin/locations/oconomowoc/

  • The Law Office of Dustin S. McCrary, PLLC

     19109 W Catawba Ave, Suite 200
    Cornelius, North Carolina 28031
    United States

    Phone: 7042755530

    The Law Office of Dustin S. McCrary handles family law cases in North Carolina, including divorce, child custody, and more. No matter where are you in the divorce process, we’re ready to help you and your children through divorce with safety and security. We’ll be with you every step of the way. Contact our Cornelius, NC office today!

  • Jill Brittle Family Law Group, P.C.

     3644 SW Troy St # 200
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    United States

    Jill Brittle Family Law Group P.C. is a professional and experienced firm that provides advice regarding financial impact, clear overviews of the legal process and are prompt on attention and your families needs in any case. A Portland divorce attorney will advocate for your legal rights. The firm also covers adoption, child custody, child relocation, spousal support, high-asset divorce, child support, and more. Call us for a free consultation.

  • Sterling Lawyers, LLC

     5823 6th Ave
    Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140
    United States

    Navigating the complexities of family law requires a compassionate yet strategic approach, and that’s precisely what Sterling Lawyers, LLC offers to residents in Milwaukee, WI. Our team specializes in providing personalized legal services for divorce, child custody, alimony, and property division. We understand that such matters are not just legal procedures; they carry deep personal significance. With a focus on divorce lawyers who prioritize your well-being

  • The Gorski Firm, APC

     1820 Westwind Dr Suite 100
    Bakersfield, California 93301
    United States

    The Gorski Firm, APC provides family law (divorce, custody, visitation, support, etc.) and bankruptcy law services. We are local, experienced, and affordable. Whether your case involves complex or routine issues, contact us for a consultation to discuss your options so you can make an informed decision. We will help you protect all that you have worked hard to create.

  • Fernandez & Karney

     429 Santa Monica Blvd #120
    Santa Monica, California 90401
    United States

    Fernandez & Karney is a prominent Santa Monica family law firm with over 100 years of combined experience in Family Law, Celebrity Divorce, Domestic Violence, Paternity, Child Support, Child Custody. Our founding partners, Steven Fernandez, and Mark Karney, are Certified Family Law Lawyer. Visit Site :- https://www.cfli.com/family-law-attorney-santa-monica/

  • Doppelt and Forney Law Firm

     16466 Bernardo Center Dr #260
    San Diego, California 92128
    United States

    Doppelt and Forney San Diego Divorce Lawyers represent clients in several family law cases: divorce, property division, child custody, and child support. Doppelt and Forney Law Firm is a full-service San Diego family law attorneys firm. Since 1988, Roy Doppelt has been a family law and divorce attorney in San Diego. Throughout his 30+ year career, he has received many awards, including being selected into the 2019 Super Lawyers. Damon Forney is a Certified Family Law Specialist in the State.

  • The Mediation Source

     345 Union St
    Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
    United States

    At The Mediation Source, we understand the profound impact this choice has on your life and loved ones. Our mission is to navigate divorce with care and compassion, providing a peaceful alternative to litigation. Discover a harmonious path to end your marriage and embrace a brighter future with our divorce mediation services.

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What does a Divorce Attorney do?

A divorce can be a very difficult situation to endure. The end of a committed relationship is bound to cause some form of pain to the parties. Unfortunately, a painful event such as splitting up from a spouse can be made even more difficult in the actual divorce process. There can be many reasons why a divorce gets messy. It can be an issue with how to split up assets such as real estate and personal property, the splitting of money and debts, or the process can be made even more acrimonious simply based on the anger each spouse has with the other over the split.

The splitting of assets is a very common issue that comes up in many divorces. The laws in the US tend to end at nearly the same place that grants each spouse a share of marital assets. The two systems in the US are Equitable Distribution and Community Property. Equitable Distribution sounds as if it would mean an equal 50/50 split; however, in this case, equitable means a split amongst former spouses that would be fair in the eyes of the court. Some western states, like California for example, utilize a community property system that entitles each spouse to a (somewhat) strict 50/50 split of marital assets. Marital assets in both systems are usually property obtained during marriage (provided it wasn’t acquired via a gift or inheritance.

In addition to splitting assets, a divorce usually entails other matters that deal with the couple’s relationship ranging anywhere from debts (credit cards, loans, and medical bills) to who gets to keep the family pets. The other large issue that would also be dealt with is the issue of custody and child support of any marital children. The issue of custody and support can be very simple if both parents agree, or it can be extremely difficult if the parents do not agree. The most basic arrangement being that parents share legal and physical custody of their children. Legal custody is the right to make child-rearing decisions. It usually includes input over a child’s medical treatment, schooling, and religion. Physical custody is whether the child actually resides. Where the child resides usually plays into the child support issue as it is usually the custodial parent who receives child support from the non-custodial parent.

A divorce attorney will be well versed in all the aspects of the issues mentioned above. A divorce attorney will understand what the law requires of each spouse. The divorce attorney is usually a vital negotiator in this process. The attorney can make sure that the process is fair and help determine these issues as efficiently as possible.

When would l need a Divorce Attorney?

If you cannot amicable come up with a divorce settlement with your former spouse, you are going to need to retain the services of an attorney to help you file the necessary paperwork. Most divorce courts allow for a period of mediation before the case comes to a hearing. During that mediation, you will have multiple opportunities to try to negotiate a divorce settlement. An attorney can be vital at this stage of the process. At the point where you have retained attorneys, it may be easier to have another person speak on your behalf. Even if the split is not acrimonious, you still may need the attorney to help discover the full extent of your spouse finances and assets and determine your legal share of both.

The case may be that assets and debts are distributed in a simple and easy way, but there is tension over custody of children. The first thing that you should note in a custody case is that a court will do what they believe is in the best interest of the child. The court will take many things into account, such as where the child currently resides and the situation they are accustomed to. This is usually a situation that is fraught with anxiety as people worry about not being able to see their children. A couple of things need to be remembered. Biological parents have significant well-established rights to parent their children. It is very difficult for a person’s parental rights to be extinguished barring severe abuse and abandonment. A spouse should rest a little bit more ease at the prospects of not being able to see their children.

Where there is a child custody issue, there may also be a child support issue. Sometimes it can be difficult for a parent to ensure that the non-custodial parent pays their fair share of child support on time and in the right amount. There are enforcement procedures that can be handled by an attorney on the custodial parent’s behalf, or by the local state’s attorney office. Failure to pay child support can turn into a criminal matter and should be handled seriously. An attorney can see that a child support obligation is followed through with.

Divorce attorneys that handle child support and child custody issues also usually can handle most family law issues such as adoption, domestic violence issues, name changes and paternity cases. Family law issues are usually serious events that require a certain amount of care and understanding. If you are dealing with such an issue, you will want to make sure you consult with an attorney that can help you rectify the situation as efficient and painless as possible.

Signs you need to speak to a Divorce Attorney

  • Are you planning a divorce with significant assets?
  • Do you need help obtaining custody of your children?
  • Do you need to enforce a child support order?
  • Do you think your soon to be ex-spouse is hiding money from you?

How do you choose a Qualified Divorce Attorney?

You will not want to take the search for an appropriate attorney lightly. If you are at the stage of thinking about hiring one for a family law issue, you should realize that the stakes are high and that you will need to find a qualified and experienced attorney you can trust to handle your issue the right way.

Follow these steps to help you find and vet the right attorney for your divorce:

Determine Your Needs

This is the most important step of the process. You have to understand your situation and what kind of attention it needs. As mentioned above, divorce attorneys are most prominently used when a mutually amicable solution is unlikely. So you need, to be honest with yourself and assess the relationship you have with a spouse. You need to think of all what’s at stake, do you own a lot of assets that were acquired during the marriage? Do you feel your spouse was keeping finances a secret from you? Are there going to be substantial issues with child custody or child support? Is there a chance that you will reconcile with your spouse?

If you are not in the position of needing a divorce or child custody or support, how serious is your issue and does it rise to the need of speaking with an attorney? If it is something like a restraining order, drafting a prenuptial agreement or enforcing a parenting time agreement, then you most assuredly need to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

Research Online

Next, you will want to start by conducting a simple search of local family law attorneys. Get the names of a few that you think will be able to help. Take a look at the profiles on their websites. Read the articles or summaries they have there. Often attorney websites will include articles on specific areas that they cover. That is a good place to check if the attorney handles similar issues to yours.

Whiles conducting your search, you may want to check out some legal organizations that deal with family law. There are many legal organizations that are designed to help people who really need advice. There are organizations whose sole mission is to help fathers in their custody battles. The need for such an organization stems from the assumption that mothers generally have the advantage in custody disputes. Help is also provided by legal organizations designed to help women. For instance, some of these organizations help women file for child support or give assistance to women who have been subject to domestic violence situations and are need of specialized legal advice on their options and additional counseling support.

Additionally, many lawyers are members of family law organizations within their legal communities. These organizations are made of like-minded attorneys who delve deeper into the subject area, not only because of its part of their job but usually because they have a strong interest in the subject. These organizations can be a great starting point, as they may be able to refer you to an attorney right for you or can give you some great information on your issue that is usually free of charge.

Check the State Bar Association’s Website for any Disciplinary History

After you get a couple of names you are interested in, you will want to check their disciplinary history. It’s a good idea to see if an attorney has had any ethical violations in the past. Not only will it give you an idea of what pitfalls you may run into when hiring an attorney, but it can also serve as a peace of mind to find an attorney who has no disciplinary history. You may be surprised to find that there are a lot of attorneys who have no disciplinary history. You will find this information at the state bar association website. You will be able to search for the attorney by name, if there is any disciplinary history present, the bar association will have a record of it.

Schedule an Appointment with a Divorce Attorney

The only thing left to do is set up a consolation with an attorney that you have thoroughly researched. When you speak with an attorney, be sure not to hold anything back as they need to know all the facts involved with your case to give you the best advice possible.