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    Khatami Law

     2140 Professional Dr Ste 205
    Roseville, California 95661
    United States

    Phone: 916.788.4445
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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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    Collins Rowan, LLP

     219 S Holly St
    medford, Oregon 97501
    United States

    Phone: 541-773-3606

    Collins Rowan, LLP is a full-service law firm specializing in criminal, commercial, family, and juvenile litigation. We pride ourselves on providing quality, meticulous, legal representation to our clients in a wide variety of practice areas that, in addition to litigation, include business planning, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate law. Both of our founding partners, Sara Collins and Matt Rowan grew up in Southern Oregon. Visit at: https://collinsrowan.com.

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    Daly Mills Family Law

     111 W Broad St
    Statesville, North Carolina 28677
    United States

    Phone: +1 704-878-2365

    At Daly Mills Family Law, we understand that families take many forms but the bottom line is that your family is worth fighting for. We are the proven advocates you need fighting for you when everything you hold dear is at stake. We’re well equipped to take on the lions, tigers, and bears of the family law jungle. We are prepared to take whatever course is necessary to ensure you get the best possible outcome for you and your children.

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    Jensen Family Law in Mesa AZ

     3740 E Southern Ave #210
    Mesa, Arizona 85206
    United States

    Phone: (480) 999-2321

    Regarding family law, divorce may be the most common type of case that a lawyer in Mesa should handle. The female divorce attorney in Mesa at Jensen Family Law in Mesa, AZ, is here to help you make the best decision for your future, including navigating these complex legal issues and getting you out of a bad situation. Our Mesa divorce attorneys are devoted to assisting you through the divorce process, starting with your initial consultation. If you need legal help in Mesa, AZ,

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    Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law

     830 Post Rd E
    Westport, Connecticut 06880
    United States

    Phone: (203) 557-9500

    Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law in Westport, Connecticut provides sophisticated advice and representation for those “working” through a divorce and/or the wide range of associated family law issues. We pride ourselves on offering guidance to move our clients’ lives forward. Needle | Cuda serves the towns and communities of Fairfield County (Connecticut).

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    Jensen Family Law in Glendale AZ

     7075 W Bell Rd #5
    Glendale, Arizona 85308
    United States

    Phone: (602) 834-8585

    Whenever you are in need of the most professional and effective Glendale AZ family law attorneys, then you surely need us at Jensen Family Law to provide you the legal assistance you need. We have been providing excellent family-related legal services for already more than 20 years, and we can assure you we can guide you properly through the confusing legal system of Mesa and Arizona, and get the best outcome out of your case. Website : https://www.familylawattorneymesaaz.net/glendale/

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    The Marks Law Firm, L.L.C.

     4 Cityplace Dr #497
    Creve Coeur, Missouri 63141
    United States

    Phone: (314) 993-6300

    With over 50 years of combined experience, the attorneys at The Marks Law Firm, L.L.C., have provided thousands of individuals in the St. Louis metropolitan area and surrounding counties in both Missouri and Illinois with honest and effective legal advice for both criminal law and family law matters.

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    Giuliano Law

     215 West Franklin Street, Suite 303
    Monterey, California 93940
    United States

    Phone: +1 831-372-4003

    Giuliano Law Firm has over 20 years of experience advocating for the rights and best interests of clients in Monterrey, Hollister, and across California. Our approach is to be thorough in every case we take. Whether you need help with a difficult divorce, drafting your will, or defending against DUI charges, an experienced lawyer can protect your rights and interests. The firm has experience in areas including family law, mediation, estate planning, and criminal defense.

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    Sralla Rodriguez PLLC Family Law San Antonio

     542 E Highland Blvd
    San Antonio, Texas 78210
    United States

    Phone: (210) 212-5656

    We are an experienced and dedicated family law firm that provides clients with large-firm-caliber representation with the attention and comfort of a small firm. Our family attorney in San Antonio, TX has experience handling all types of family law cases, including divorce and child custody disputes, post-divorce modifications, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, paternity cases, and premarital agreements, property division settlements, and other issues that may arise during a marriage. Our staff s

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    Davidson Fraese Family Lawyers

     605 5 Avenue Southwest #2600
    Calgary, Alberta United States

    Phone: 4034601230

    Calgary family lawyers and divorce lawyers. Protect your family, resolve conflicts and begin your new life. Experienced specialists in the division of matrimonial property, spousal support claims, child support claims, child custody, access issues, prenuptial agreements, adoptions, and all family law matters. Protect your family, resolve conflicts and begin your new life.

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    Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP

     19700 Fairchild Rd #170
    Irvine, California 92612
    United States

    Phone: (949) 386-1811

    Orange County family law attorneys at Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP specialize in contested divorce cases, high asset divorce, child custody disputes, and more. Visit https://www.orangecountydivorce.com/ for more information.

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    Curran Moher Weis

     10300 Eaton Pl #520
    Fairfax, Virginia 22030
    United States

    Phone: 571-328-5020

    Founded by Gerald Curran, Esq. and Grant Moher, Esq., formerly partners at one of Virginia’s largest family law firms, Curran Moher Weis is dedicated to family law and divorce in Virginia and nearby. Our practice areas center on the most pressing family-related legal issues you may face, including child custody and visitation, property division, prenuptial agreements, spousal support (alimony) and child support, military divorce issues, and myriad other issues.

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    Scott Stewart

     202 E Earll Dr
    Phoenix, Arizona 85012
    United States

    Phone: 602-548-3400

    Whether you’re facing a divorce, custody battle, or spousal support hearing, facts and information are crucial to supporting your case and protecting your rights. If your spouse has hidden money in bank accounts you never knew existed or suffers from an addiction that could put your children at risk, you need a divorce lawyer who can expose and collect facts important to your case.

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    Colin Bell

     202 E Earll Dr
    Phoenix, Arizona 85012
    United States

    Phone: 602-548-3400

    I am an experienced attorney, eager to help clients in cases involving Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, and Bankruptcy. I graduated from the Western New England University School of Law. I am an active member of the State Bar of Arizona’s Criminal Justice Section and I volunteer with the United Way, providing legal advice to the Valley’s homeless.

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    Natalie Mathews

     202 E Earll Dr
    Phoenix, Arizona 85012
    United States

    Phone: 602-548-3400

    Natalie brings zealous advocacy and compassion to every client’s legal matter, whether the case is straightforward or complex. Always eager to collaborate, she loves brainstorming with colleagues – exchanging ideas and sharing professional experiences – in a concerted effort to help clients by implementing winning legal strategies and litigation tactics.

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    Fred Ruotolo

     17470 N Pacesetter Way
    Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
    United States

    Phone: 480-425-1400

    Fred Ruotolo has been practicing family law in Arizona since 1992. He practices exclusively in family law matters including: litigated and settle divorces (dissolutions), legal separations, annulments, division of businesses, real estate and other property, division of debts, spousal maintenance (alimony), legal decision-making (custody), parenting time, grandparents’ rights, paternity matters, child support and relocation of children.

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    Melissa Kleminski Bower

     14050 N 83rd Ave
    Peoria, Arizona 85381
    United States

    Phone: 623-561-8200

    Melissa Kleminski Bower is an Associate Attorney with the Stewart Law Group. Having joined the legal team in 2011, she works from the firm’s Peoria office location. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2000 with a 3.6 GPA from the University of Arizona.

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    Brian Winter

     6-144, 20325 N 51st Ave
    Phoenix, Arizona 85308
    United States

    Phone: 623-815-4700

    Mr. Winter received his B.A. in Government & Politics in 1990 from St. John’s University and then received his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law in 1993. He has extensive practice in Family Law, Divorce Mediation, Divorce Collaborative Law, Probate Law, Estate Planning, and Civil Litigation.

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    Jennifer Mihalovich

     3115 S Price Rd
    Chandler, Arizona 85248
    United States

    Phone: 480-813-4800

    ennifer Mihalovich joined the Stewart Law Group in 2016 and works out of the firm’s Chandler office location. Recognized for her courtroom and case management skills, she brings substantial experience in complex family support issues to the law firm.

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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.