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.

  • Chris Cascio

     8480 Bluebonnet Blvd
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810
    United States

    These are not just cases, not just legal documents. These are potentially life-changing ordeals. Whether you are dealing with a family law issue or working to overcome a personal injury, you do not have to face it alone. You can have an attorney on your side with the experience, intelligence and commitment necessary to protect what matters to you and get you through this ordeal.

  • Angela Faye Brown & Associates, PLLC

     3800 N Lamar Blvd #200
    Austin, Texas 78756
    United States

    Angela Faye Brown & Associates, PLLC is a full-service family law firm in Austin, Texas. We are a highly experienced Austin family law attorneys firm. We believe that family law should be a force for positive change. We are more than just a law firm; we are advocates for families, dedicated to ensuring that every client who walks through our virtual or physical doors feels supported, empowered, and understood. Family-related issues can be stressful, but we are here to help you along the way.

  • Angela Faye Brown & Associates, PLLC

     2929 Allen Pkwy STE. 200
    Houston, Texas 77019
    United States

    Angela Faye Brown & Associates, PLLC is a family law firm in Houston, Texas. Family-related issues can be stressful, but we are here to help you along the way. We handle family law matters throughout Texas, including divorce, child custody, child support, property division, alimony & adoption. If you need legal representation regarding any of these situations please give us a call the Houston family lawyer today to solve all your family and divorce law-related cases! Our Houston family law.

  • Goldstein Flaxman PLLC

     10000 W. Charleston, STE #135
    Las Vegas, Nevada 89135
    United States

    The legal process of a divorce can be very challenging, but working with an effective litigator will help make the process much easier while serving to protect your assets and your rights. Shawn M. Goldstein is an adaptive, detail-oriented attorney who delivers results. Clients can rest assured they will be well-advised and kept well-informed. Formally Goldstein Law LC. https://goldsteinflaxman.com/

  • The Rosenblum Allen Law Firm

     Las Vegas
    Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
    United States

    The Rosenblum Allen Law Firm is a trusted legal partner for individuals and businesses across Southern Nevada, including Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Centennial Hills, Clark County, and Nye County. With a comprehensive range of interconnected services, the firm excels in meeting clients’ diverse legal needs.

  • Martin Law Group, LLC

     11551 Ash St #205
    Leawood, Kansas 66211
    United States

    At Martin Law Group, our Leawood family law attorneys provide the highest quality legal representation in a wide range of family law matters, backed by decades of collective experience. We handle issues such as divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, and child support. With 24/7 availability to talk about your case, contact our Leawood family law lawyer for assistance with your legal matters relating to your marriage, children, and financial agreements. Visit-https://www.olathe-lawyer.co

  • Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law

     2310 Rutland St
    Houston, Texas 77008
    United States

    Our Houston Family Law attorney handles cases including divorce, child custody, and child support. At Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law, we are dedicated to helping you protect your rights and your family’s well-being. You can trust that we will do what it takes to secure you a favorable resolution while minimizing conflict as much as possible. Dennis Slate Houston Lawyer is a Double Board Certified Attorney and thousands of successful cases under his belt. Call us for a consultation today. F

  • Duncan Family Law

     8075 W 3rd St
    Los Angeles, California 90048
    United States

    Duncan Family Law, based in Los Angeles, divorce, child custody, support, relocation, restraining orders, prenuptial agreements, and all aspects of family law. Led by experienced attorneys, the firm is committed to providing compassionate, results-driven representation tailored to your unique needs. Website: https://duncanfamilylaw.com/

  • Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law

     112 E Forrest Ln
    Texas, Texas 77536
    United States

    Our Deer ParkFamily Law attorney handles cases including divorce, child custody, and child support. At Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law, we are dedicated to helping you protect your rights and your family’s well-being. You can trust that we will do what it takes to secure you a favorable resolution while minimizing conflict as much as possible. Dennis Slate Deer Park Lawyer is a Double Board Certified Attorney and thousands of successful cases under his belt. Call us for a consultation today

  • Law Office of Audrey A. Jefferis, PA

     8138 Massachusetts Ave
    New Port Richey, Florida 34653
    United States

    The Law Office of Audrey A. Jefferis has specialized in collaborative divorce & family law for over 30 years. Board Certified Specialist in Marital & Family Law since 2013. Dedicated attorney with a focus on amicable resolutions. Based in New Port Richey, FL. Compassionate advocacy tailored to each client’s unique needs. Mediation, Prenuptial Agreements, Adoptions, Modifications, Paternity, Alimony, Parental Authority & Timesharing, Division of Assets and More.

  • Ross & Asmar LLC

     4518 5th Ave 2nd floor
    Brooklyn, New York 11220
    United States

    Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult experiences you will ever have to endure. Unfortunately, many divorces are made even harder because the other person becomes impossible to work with when splitting up assets, and making decisions related to any children. In order to protect your own interests, you need to have an experienced divorce lawyer who can help represent you in court.

  • Nina Kovach

     5000 Birch St
    Newport Beach, California 92660
    United States

    Phone: 9495127287

    In my nearly 30 years of legal experience, I have had the privilege of working with many esteemed colleagues, including one of the most highly regarded law firms in the nation.

  • Truce Law

     1201 Pacific Ave, 6th Floor
    Tacoma, Washington 98402
    United States

    Truce Law works with divorce and family law clients who are open to an agreement. Our goal is to make the divorce process as simple as possible by giving you the tools to find a solution. For spouses with complex finances or families, who need help reaching an agreement, we offer collaborative divorce. For families with an agreement in mind, we file uncontested divorces. If you have a simple divorce case without children we help clients easily file by mail. Lastly, we mediate family law issues.

  • Louise T. Truax

     2507 Post Rd Suite PH, Southport, CT 06890, United States
    Fairfield, Connecticut 06890
    United States

    Louise has practiced family law for over 30 years. She has been a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 2005. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) is a nationwide organization composted of the best and brightest Family Law Attorney’s in the nation.

  • Collins Family Law P.C.

     9208 Lee Ave
    Manassas, Virginia 20110
    United States

    At Collins Family Law P.C., our Manassas family law attorneys provide personalized support for divorce, child custody arrangements, adoption, and more. If you need help with a family law matter in Northern Virginia, contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation. https://www.collinsfamilylawpc.com/

  • Fair Cadora, APC

     9635 Granite Ridge Drive, Suite 150
    San Diego, California 92123
    United States

    At Fair Cadora, we understand the complexities and sensitivity involved in family law and divorce cases. We are committed to helping our clients achieve their goals during this complex and emotional process. We believe in treating our clients with the utmost care and respect while providing them with the legal guidance they need to navigate their family law cases.

  • Varghese Summersett (Southlake)

     3120 Sabre Dr, Suite 110
    Southlake, Texas 76092
    United States

    Phone: 8174151575

    Varghese Summersett (Southlake) is known for its team of highly regarded lawyers with divorce and family law cases. The team is known for its strategic approach, professionalism, and strong client advocacy. The firm also handles criminal defense an personal injury cases. The firm’s attorneys combine decades of courtroom experience, in-depth legal knowledge, and a results-driven mindset to help individuals and families navigate complex and often high-stakes legal challenges.

  • Stange Law Firm, PC

     3501 W Algonquin Rd Suite 290
    Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008
    United States

    At Stange Law Firm, PC, we have dedicated our practice to solely handling matters relating to divorce and domestic relations. As a result, our lawyers have the knowledge needed to help compassionately guide you through the process of your matter. Whether your divorce case needs to be litigated in court, or resolved through alternative dispute resolution methods, Stange Law Firm, PC has the legal staff and resources to help. Company Website : https://www.stangelawfirm.com/divorce-separation/di

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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.