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    Khatami Law

     2140 Professional Dr Ste 205
    Roseville, California 95661
    United States

    Phone: 916.788.4445
    Website
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    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.

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    Foley Family Law | William S. Foley, P.A.

     505 East Jackson Street, Suite 205
    Tampa, Florida 33602
    United States

    Phone: +1 813-272-2345

    Divorce and Family Law office serving clients throughout the state of Florida. We handle divorce, paternity, child support, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence injunctions, and other family law matters with a team of attorneys and staff out of our downtown Tampa office. Whether you’re seeking child support, going through a high-asset divorce, or seeking a prenuptial agreement, we ensure you’re fully informed and supported throughout the legal process.

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    Divorce & Mediation Law Firm | Cabanas Law Firm

     18503 Pines Blvd, Suite 301
    Pembroke Pines, Florida 33029
    United States

    Phone: (954) 799-3261

    The Divorce & Mediation Cabanas Law Firm in Pembroke Pines focuses on high net-worth divorce, mediation, child support, child custody, paternity, alimony, domestic violence, post-divorce actions, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Our firm has a unique mix of attorneys with over 60 years of combined experience, bringing a great deal of firepower in analyzing our client’s legal situations. Our trusted legal team offers bilingual legal services, ensuring that we can effectively communicate

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    Pinkham & Associates Orange County Divorce Attorneys

     17731 Irvine Boulevard
    Tustin, California 92780
    United States

    Phone: +1 714-730-0111

    Pinkham & Associates Orange County Divorce Attorneys is a dedicated Divorce and Family Law firm. We have been in practice for over twenty years. We only practice Divorce and Family Law. In addition to divorce, family law includes child support, child custody & visitations, spousal support issues, domestic violence, divorce mediation and several other more subtle areas. We serve clients in Irvine, Tustin, Yorba Linda, Newport Beach & all OC cities.

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    Coover Law Firm, LLC

     10500 Little Patuxent Parkway, #420
    Columbia, Maryland 21044
    United States

    Phone: (410) 995-1100

    Coover Law is a premier legal firm specializing in family law, real estate litigation, civil litigation, and business and corporate law. With over 30 years of experience, attorney Fred Coover offers personalized attention and dedicated representation tailored to your legal needs. Whether you require assistance with divorce, child custody, property disputes, or complex business matters, Fred Coover will fight to protect your rights. Contact us today for expert legal representation.

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    Select Law Partners, PLLC

     4085 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 300
    Fairfax, Virginia 22030
    United States

    Phone: (703) 229-8573

    Virginia and North Carolina law firm with attorneys focusing their practice in family law, estate planning, criminal defense, and traffic matters. Also offering flat fee services for uncontested divorces and other agreed-upon family law matters.

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    Provinziano & Associates

     8888 W Olympic Blvd #100
    Beverly Hills, California 90211
    United States

    Phone: 310-820-3500

    Provinziano & Associates is a premier family law firm serving Beverly Hills and Greater Los Angeles. The attorneys at Provinziano & Associates have extensive experience working on divorce, child custody, move-away, guardianships, domestic violence, ex partes, spousal support, and child support cases. They specialize in complex and high net-worth cases. Visit website: provinziano.com

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    Divorce Lawyers For Men

     22014 7th Ave S, Suite 106, Des Moines, Washington, 98198-6235
    Des Moines, Washington 98198
    United States

    Phone: (206) 429-8307

    Divorce Lawyers For Men is a network of award-winning divorce attorneys committed to providing quality representation to men drawn into the family law legal system. Our representation will always be of the highest quality and, when necessary, aggressive. We know the special problems that men face trying to get fair treatment in our courts.

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    S.L. Pitts PC

     9595 Wilshire Boulevard
    Beverly Hills, California 90212
    United States

    Phone: (424) 238-3430

    For over 20 years, S.L. Pitts has helped clients navigate the most difficult parenting issues, including disputes over custody and visitation schedules, relocations to other states, domestic violence, as well as the impact of substance abuse and mental health. With regards to financial matters, we apply financial acumen, proven civil litigation skills, and our experience dealing with various industries and professionals to protect our clients’ investments.

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    Divorce Lawyers for Men

     1008 North Washington Street, Second Floor
    Spokane, Washington 99201
    United States

    Phone: (509) 418-0195

    Divorce Lawyers For Men is a network of award-winning divorce attorneys committed to providing quality representation to men drawn into the family law legal system. Our representation will always be of the highest quality and, when necessary, aggressive. We know the special problems that men face trying to get fair treatment in our courts. We know that men are not always given equal consideration for custody of their children.

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    S.L. Pitts PC

     719 2nd Avenue, #520
    Seattle, Washington 98104
    United States

    Phone: (206) 447-7745

    For over 20 years, S.L. Pitts has helped clients navigate the most difficult parenting issues, including disputes over custody and visitation schedules, relocations to other states, domestic violence, as well as the impact of substance abuse and mental health. With regards to financial matters, we apply financial acumen, proven civil litigation skills, and our experience dealing with various industries and professionals to protect our clients’ investments.

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    Divorce Lawyers for Men

     555 W Smith Street, Suite 106
    Kent, Washington 98032
    United States

    Phone: (253) 893-6020

    Divorce Lawyers For Men is a network of award-winning divorce attorneys committed to providing quality representation to men drawn into the family law legal system. Our representation will always be of the highest quality and, when necessary, aggressive. We know the special problems that men face trying to get fair treatment in our courts. We know that men are not always given equal consideration for custody of their children.

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    Divorce Lawyers for Men

     237 NE Chkalov Dr #235
    Vancouver, Washington 98684
    United States

    Phone: (360) 839-2868

    Divorce Lawyers For Men is a network of award-winning divorce attorneys committed to providing quality representation to men drawn into the family law legal system. Our representation will always be of the highest quality and, when necessary, aggressive. We know the special problems that men face trying to get fair treatment in our courts. We know that men are not always given equal consideration for custody of their children.

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    Divorce Lawyers for Men

     1015 Pacific Avenue, #301
    Tacoma, Washington 98402
    United States

    Phone: (253) 201-2088

    Divorce Lawyers For Men is a network of award-winning divorce attorneys committed to providing quality representation to men drawn into the family law legal system. Our representation will always be of the highest quality and, when necessary, aggressive. We know the special problems that men face trying to get fair treatment in our courts. We know that men are not always given equal consideration for custody of their children.

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    Divorce Lawyers for Men

     1520 140th Ave NE, #200
    Bellevue, Washington 98005
    United States

    Phone: (425) 786-1424

    Divorce Lawyers for Men is an experienced team of family law attorneys who understand the special challenges men face in divorce – and we have a couple local offices located right here in Bellevue.

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    Divorce Lawyers for Men

     1740 Pottery Avenue, #300
    Port Orchard, Washington 98366
    United States

    Phone: (360) 329-9115

    Divorce Lawyers for Men in Port Orchard, WA is part of a state wide network of family lawyers providing the best in legal representation in family law matters for men in their time of greatest need.

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    Divorce Lawyers for Men

     2102 E Main Ave Suite 203
    Puyallup, Washington 98372
    United States

    Phone: (253) 387-1729

    Divorce Lawyers for Men is an experienced team of family law attorneys who understand the special challenges men face in divorce – and we have a local office located right here in Puyallup. Our team understands that men in Washington State are not always given equal consideration for custody, can often end up paying excessive child and spousal support, have been ordered to pay more than their fair share of the debts, and are awarded less than their fair share of the property.

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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.