Divorce Lawyers Orange County

Top Divorce Lawyers Orange County dedicate all or a large part of their practice to issues related to California family law. The top divorce lawyers in Orange County will have significant knowledge and experience in the Orange County Superior Court on areas such as dissolution of marriage or divorce, property division, spousal support or alimony, child custody and visitation, child support, domestic violence, restraining orders, and filing and responding to divorce papers and child custody papers such as a petition for divorce or an Order to Show Cause.

Many top divorce lawyers Orange County California provide low-cost or no cost initial consultations, which gives the consumer the opportunity to interview the lawyer and ask specific divorce questions Orange County California before you hire him/her for legal representation. In the initial interview with the lawyer it is extremely important to find out about his/her background, experience and qualifications as well as how he/she plans to handle your case should you retain him/her.

The skill set and knowledge of divorce lawyers in Orange County California will vary. You'll want to find out about the years of experience and any specialty areas of the lawyer. Some lawyers pride themselves on specific family law areas such as divorce or dissolution of marriage, prenuptial agreements, domestic partnerships, legal separations, child custody and visitation issues, domestic violence, protective orders, child support, spousal support, paternity cases, adoptions, or other family law subjects. Some family law lawyers achieve certification by the state of California as a Certified Family Law Specialist. However, being certified as a Certified Family Law Specialist is not a requirement to practice family law and does not guarantee he/she is the right lawyer for you. Regarding fees and costs, the hourly rate of a divorce lawyer in Orange County is generally associated with the number of years of experience he/she has, his/her qualifications, knowledge and family law expertise. There are many divorce lawyers in Orange County to choose from. A lawyer that was good for someone else may not be the best choice for you. This is why the initial interview with the lawyer is so important.

Southern California Divorce Attorneys Orange County serve the following cities before the Orange County Divorce Court or Orange County Superior Court:

Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Brea, Buena Park, Capistrano Beach, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Coto de Caza, Cypress, Dana Point, El Toro, Foothill Ranch, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, La Palma, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Tustin, Yorba Linda, and some service Riverside and San Bernardino

Orange County-Divorce Lawyers

Top divorce lawyers Orange County California are experienced in the field of family law and practice before the Orange County Superior Court. A top divorce lawyer can inform you of your divorce rights, the divorce law and answer your divorce questions Orange County California related to the following:

• Divorce Mediation - Where spouses negotiate an acceptable divorce agreement with the help of a mediator or neutral third party
• Child Custody Mediation - Where a couple negotiates an acceptable child custody agreement or parenting schedule with the help of a mediator or neutral third party.
• Court Mediation - Prior to an Order to Show Cause (OSC) hearing parties must attend mediation for child custody and visitation issues. There is no requirement that an agreement be reached.
• Collaborative Divorce - A process where spouses work out an agreement without involvement of the court. Spouses agree in advance they will not go to court or make threats to go to court.
• In Pro Per Representation - short for "propria persona," which is Latin for "for oneself," refers to the situation where a person is representing himself/herself without a lawyer in a court proceeding.
• Limited Scope Representation - Allows a divorce lawyer to enter into an agreement with his/her client which limits the scope of representation and services the attorney will perform.
• Full Representation - This is the traditional attorney-client model for representation where the attorney is hired usually by retainer to handle all aspects of your case.
• Family Law Faciliator Office - Can provide free information and explain options without giving "legal advice" on some family law issues.
• Certified Family Law Specialist - An attorney certified by the State Bar of California as a specialist in the field of family law. Applicants must meet experience, education, and task requirements set forth by the state bar of California and pass an exam.
• 730 Evaluation - An evaluation under Evidence Code 730 resulting in a report or testimony from a mental health professional who has i the family, parent-child relationships and family dynamics to assist the court in determining custody and visitation.
• Order to Show Cause (OSC) - An order by the court directing a party of a lawsuit to appear in court on a date set by the court to show reasons or cause why the judge should not issue a specific order or make a certain finding.
• Child Support Calculator - A child support payment estimator applies uniform guidelines for child support for the state of California based on information enetered.

The Family Law Facilitator Orange County office may be able to provide free assitance and guidance. There are two Orange County Family Court locations - Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868 and Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

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