I have been in practice in california since 1996 and I welcome the opportunity to help you with your family law case.
I have designed and maintained this website using Adobe products including Dreamweaver since 1996, the year in which I started practicing in California. I accept divorce, parentage cases, and all the related sub-parts of those cases. Currently I take cases in the Hall of Justice, Ventura and in the North Valley Court in Chatsworth which serves Agoura, Westlake Village and Calabasas. If you need to book an appointment click here.
Ventura courthouse has six family law departments, Departments 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36. The Hall of Justice hears all family law cases in this county except for adoptions, guardianships (probate) and juvenile (dependency) cases which are heard in Departments J1, J2 and J5 in the Juvenile Courthouse on Vineyard Avenue in Oxnard.
So - you think your relationship is going well. Your partner suddenly leaves the state or the country (with the children) - and you come home from work and someone hops out of the bushes and serves you with some papers. This actually happened. Now, I have your attention and I can help you. People are not always nice to each other in family law.
I focus on helping clients in family law cases. These cases can be complex and expensive if the case is contested. This is particularly true of custody disputes and complex property issues - If necessary, I work with custody coaches, accountants and actuaries. I litigate cases. I settle cases. I also work as a mediator. But most of all, I have seen just about it all.
Mediation and other options to litigation
With respect to mediation, philosophically, a strong argument in favor of working out disputes. Firstly, you are in control of the outcome. Secondly, it preserves dignity. Thirdly, you are not putting your future into the hands of another. I have developed a mediation practice. What value can be placed on swift resolution as opposed to being embroiled in a family law matter for a year, even two, or more? This site has numerous pages - read and inform yourself. If you wish to meet me, I offer a free consulation. If you would like me to represent you, send me a message from the links below. Schedule your appointment if you would like one by clicking here.
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