Anaheim Family & Divorce Lawyer – Serving You With Compassion and Experience

When your family life right here in Anaheim hits a rough patch, the ground under you can feel shaky. Dealing with divorce, child custody, or sorting out property can bring a wave of worry and leave you with more questions than answers.

It’s completely normal to feel unsure about what steps to take or how the law applies to your situation. Fortunately, getting help from an Anaheim family lawyer can provide the guidance and support you need to move forward.

RM Law Group, LLP is ready to assist families in Anaheim and the surrounding Orange County communities. Our main office is located at 2030 Main Street, Suite 225, Irvine, CA 92614, just a short drive away. We also have another office in Cerritos, so we’re available wherever you are! Get in touch with us today by calling (562) 693-2032 or filling out our contact form.

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Our Family Law Services in Anaheim

Our Anaheim family law team assists families with a wide range of family law matters. Here are some of the areas we handle:

• Divorce
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Spousal Support
• Property & Asset Division
• Paternity
• Restraining Orders

Common Questions About Family Law in Anaheim

When you’re dealing with family legal matters, questions can pile up quickly. It helps to have clear answers about how things work. Most family law cases for Anaheim residents go through the court system located at the Lamoreaux Justice Center in Orange. Here’s a look at some things people often ask about.

How Does Divorce Work in California?

In California, ending a marriage is called a “dissolution of marriage.” Our state has a “no-fault” system. This means you don’t need to prove someone did something wrong to get a divorce. You only need to state that you have “irreconcilable differences,” meaning you can’t resolve your disagreements and the marriage can’t continue.

The legal process starts when one spouse files a document called a Petition with the court. The other spouse must then be formally notified. There’s a required waiting period of at least six months from the date the responding spouse is notified before the divorce can be finalized, even if everyone agrees on everything. During this time, you and your legal team will work to settle the important issues in your case.

What Happens with Our Children?

Figuring out where your children will live and how decisions will be made for them is often the most important part of a family law case. California courts always focus on what is in the best interests of the child. This is the main rule they use when making orders about custody and visitation.

There are two main parts to custody:

• Legal Custody: This is about who makes the important decisions for your child, like choices about their health, schooling, and religious upbringing. Parents can share this responsibility (joint legal custody), or one parent can make these decisions alone (sole legal custody).
• Physical Custody: This refers to where the child lives most of the time. This can be shared more or less equally between parents (joint physical custody) or the child might live primarily with one parent, and the other parent has visits (sole physical custody with visitation).

Courts consider many things when deciding what is best for children, including their health, safety, and well-being, and the goal of making sure children have regular and ongoing contact with both parents when it is safe and appropriate. See California Family Code Sections 3011 and 3020. Creating a parenting plan that suits your children’s needs is really important.

How Is Child Support Figured Out?

Both parents have a legal duty to support their children financially in California (California Family Code Section 3900). Child support is money paid by one parent to the other to help with the costs of raising a child.

California uses a specific guideline to calculate child support. This guideline takes into account things like how much each parent earns and how much time each parent spends with the children.

Will I Receive or Have to Pay Spousal Support?

Sometimes, after a divorce, one spouse may need financial help from the other for a period of time. This is called spousal support or alimony. A court order for spousal support doesn’t happen in every case in California.

When a judge considers whether to order spousal support, they look at many factors. These include how long the marriage lasted, how much money each person can earn, what money and belongings each person has, what each person needs to maintain a lifestyle similar to what they had during the marriage, and the age and health of both people (California Family Code Section 4320).

How Do We Divide Our Property and Debts?

California is a community property state. This means that most money, belongings, and debts that a couple gets during their marriage are considered “community property” and belong equally to both spouses. Anything owned before the marriage, or received as a gift or inheritance during the marriage, is generally considered “separate property” and belongs only to that person.

Take the Next Step for Your Future

Facing family law issues in Anaheim can feel daunting, but you have the power to take steps toward a more stable future. You don’t have to navigate the legal system alone. Getting support from a dedicated family law team can make all the difference, helping you understand your options and making sure your rights and your family’s needs are protected.

Get the guidance you deserve. Call RM Law Group, LLP today at 866-706-3160 for a free, no-pressure phone consultation or fill out our confidential contact form. Let us help you find your path forward.