- DivorceWe believe that the judgement of the court following a divorce should be adhered to at all times and we will utilize all of our resources to help ensure that your spouse always fulfills his or her obligations as dictated in your divorce agreement.
- Child SupportThe approximate cost of raising a child to age 18 is in the hundreds of thousands, and it can be incredibly difficult to raise a child on one income alone. Most divorcing couples with children will need to establish a plan for child support that ensures their children are always taken care of financially. In California, divorce courts will account for both parents’ incomes, as well as the amount of time each parent spends with the children each year, when establishing child support and calculating the amount of support that should be paid each month.
- Child Custody and VisitationChild custody and visitation is an issue that parents must settle in a California divorce, separation, or in a paternity case where a biological father seeks to be part of his child’s life. It also may arise in later years when a parent seeks a modification or enforcement of a current custody and parenting order. This issue is one that can divide parents and evoke stress and turmoil for the entire family. Because of this, it is essential that you have a capable and effective family law attorney providing you with the guidance and representation you need as you work through the legal process.
- AdoptionIf you have formed a bond with your stepchild and wish to adopt them, you must undergo the process of stepparent adoption. When you do so, you will become your stepchild’s legal parent and get all the rights and responsibilities of parenthood.
- PaternityEstablishing paternity can have several benefits for a child, including giving the child the right to financial support from both parents as well as governmental benefits, health history, health insurance, and inheritance rights through the child’s biological father.
- Premarital AgreementWe believe that planning and preparation are key in all aspects of marriage, whether your union is just beginning or is coming to an end. Thus, we also help couples put together premarital and postmarital agreements (also known as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements), so they are prepared and financially protected in the event their marriage does not work out.
- GuardianshipGuardianships give legal authority to an adult other than the biological parents of a child to care for the child and/or the child’s estate. An adult can only obtain a guardianship through the courts, whose role is to determine what is in the child’s best interests. Courts typically grant guardianships in cases where parents have become unable to care for their children or through probate cases in which parents have died leaving minor children behind.
- Spousal SupportWhen it comes to spousal support (also known as alimony), most divorcing couples do not know where to start. Every person’s situation is different, and California divorce courts look at a number of factors when deciding whether or not to establish permanent spousal support and how the amount of support is calculated.
- Legal SeparationOther methods for splitting up include legal separation which does not dissolve your marriage by law. It also includes a separation agreement that resolves any issues regarding children, support, or property. At Writer Law Group, PC, we can provide the competent representation you need to process both ways to sever legal unions. Our Irvine dissolution of marriage attorney has achieved Certification by the California Bar as a Family Law Specialist; this means you can resolve your case under the supervision of a family law expert who also has 50+ years of experience.
- AnnulmentAnnulment is also a legal process for ending a marriage or domestic partnership. This process declares that the marriage or partnership was never legal in the first place and thus is invalid. The reasons for this can vary from fraud to bigamy, physical incapacity, coercion, and more, all of which you must prove to the court.
- Restraining OrderOnce the Petition is filed and served, certain “Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders†immediately take effect. These restraining orders, also known as ATROs, specifically enjoin and restrain each party from removing the children from the State of California, changing or cancelling insurance policies, and from transferring, selling or disposing assets.
- Personal InjuryAmazing, Successful, Highly recommended! Kayleene is by far the best family law attorney. I say this because my case was a bit complicated. My case and process was so organized and timely everything went smoother than I had ever expected. She was highly recommended by Law Offices of Leo R. Paredes (great personal injury attorney). I’m admired by how everyone in the court room and lobby seemed to know her it honestly made me feel like I was in great hands. Kayleen is a very powerful attorney she’s tough and at the same time the sweetest person you will ever meet. Thank you, Kayleene.
- Estate PlanningEstate Planning—Make a copy of all wills, trusts, insurance policies, and any other estate planning documents. Make sure you are involved in any changes to the estate plan