Family Law Overview
Monterey Park, California, Family Law Attorneys
Whether you have been served with divorce papers or have decided to file for divorce, the overall outcome may depend on your decision to contact an experienced family law attorney.
If you and your spouse are able to agree on all critical matters, you may be able to proceed fairly quickly and cost-effectively via an uncontested divorce. In many cases, however, a contested divorce may be necessary to resolve disputes over issues such as child custody and property division.
Our Lawyers Help You Move Forward With Clarity
Nearly everyone who goes through a divorce must accept a dramatically changed lifestyle. We can help you form realistic expectations about the outcome of your divorce, so that you can decide what we need to fight for to make this very substantial adjustment manageable. Whether you must resolve your divorce in a courtroom or through mediation, we will provide strong representation of your rights and priorities.
Helping With the Family Law Issues That Matter Most to You
We assist our Southern California clients, from Los Angeles to Covina, and Pasadena to Montebello, with a full range of family law issues. Our services include patiently explaining California law as it relates to the following matters:
- All aspects of your uncontested, mediated or contested divorce
- Child custody and visitation arrangements that preserve your family relationships
- Payment and receipt of child support
- Negotiations or contests involving any order for spousal support, which is sometimes called alimony
- Division of property and assets— including distinguishing between marital/ community property and separate property
- Representation and counsel in cases involving paternity
- Modification of orders, when life circumstances change significantly both before and after your divorce has been finalized
At the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth, A Professional Corporation, we strive to be practical and compassionate during a very frightening and uncertain time. We do not speak in technical, legal terms and expect you to understand. Rather, we maintain a kind and calm approach emphasizing what you need to understand in order to make key decisions.
When you need help in your divorce or other family law matter, please contact the experienced, compassionate lawyers at the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth, A Professional Corporation.
