Santa Ana Child Custody & Support Lawyer
Child custody, support, and visitation cases and proceedings can be some of the most contentious and emotionally difficult proceedings in family law. Whether you are facing a divorce, need a modification to an existing order, or are interested in a guardianship or conservatorship, we have the experience and legal strategy necessary to protect your rights.
Divorce and child custody
At the time of divorce, child custody will determine where a child will reside as well as who has the right to make legal decisions regarding where the child goes to school, what kind of medical care they will receive and what religion they will practice. Physical custody is having the child, legal custody means the ability to make decisions regarding the child's life. You may have sole physical and joint legal custody (any iteration you can imagine),
Child custody and disputes
Child Custody disputes may also implicate support and visitation rights. We are experienced in handling all aspects of child custody cases including name changes, guardianships, conservatorships, custody, support, visitation, physical and legal custody.
Relocation and move-aways
After a child custody determination is made, modifications may be necessary if one parent wants to move away. We represent parents seeking to move away and those parents seeking to prevent the relocation of their child. These cases involve both in-state and out of state moves.
Child support modifications and enforcement
Modifications and enforcements of child support may become necessary if there is a change in circumstance that prevents one party from making payments or if the child's needs change. We are experienced in handling cases involving wage garnishments. When Department of Child Support Services gets involved to get the support a child is due, we will advocate for a parent who needs child support or for a parent seeking to reduce or eliminate support obligations.