Cerritos Family Lawyer

Cerritos Family Attorney

Family law is an area of legal practice that focuses on matters involving family units or family relationships. In these legal matters, emotions can be tense, and it will prove challenging to manage these cases without the help of a Cerritos family lawyer. At Minyard Morris (formed over 48 years ago), we pride ourselves on offering top-tier counsel and representation to individuals facing a litany of family law cases. From divorce to child custody to paternity, our team is ready and able to support you.

Family law is one of the most sensitive and delicate areas of practice, and you deserve an attorney who understands how to balance this sensitivity and compassion with aggressive advocacy for your side of the case. There are many nuances involved in careful negotiation and fierce representation, and the team at Minyard Morris has over 350 years of collective experience handling these difficult scenarios. Trust us to support you and fight for your rights.

Areas of Family Law We Practice

There are several areas of family law that the team at Minyard Morris practices. With our experience and resources, we offer tailored strategies and solutions to all our clients, no matter what kind of family law case you are facing. Whether you are dealing with a high-asset divorce, fighting for custody of your child, or seeking a modification of child support, the team at Minyard Morris is here to offer ethical and aggressive support and counsel.

Divorce

Divorce is the most common area of family law in the state of California. Dealing with a marriage dissolution can be confusing, time-consuming, and, if done incorrectly, expensive. Having an attorney to help you handle the legalities of these cases can be of paramount importance so that they can work toward securing you a favorable outcome.

One of the biggest mistakes an individual can make in a divorce is believing they can handle it on their own. There are several aspects of divorce, especially when children are involved, that will require the care and commitment of an experienced attorney. At Minyard Morris, you will get the entire team behind you in a divorce case, ready to fight to protect your rights.

Division of Property

In California, divorces are subject to a community property division, meaning that all property shared within the marriage is subject to a 50/50 split. These are often complicated and emotional law issues as you most likely do not want to give up half of your hard-earned assets. Assets typically subject to this split can include the marital home, cars, real estate holdings, bank accounts, business interests, and home furnishings.

When you work with the team at Minyard Morris, we do everything in our power to ensure you retain as many of your assets as possible. We know how hard you have worked to have these things and believe that your rights and property should be protected from a spouse in a divorce.

Child Support and Custody

There are no two more highly contested issues in family law than that of child support and custody. These issues can cause tense emotions even when divorce or legal separations are amicable, as both parents try to do what they believe is in the best interests of the child. When these parents cannot agree, however, they must go before a judge who will make the final rulings on both custody and support.

If you are facing a custody battle or child support issue, the team at Minyard Morris is ready to fight for you and protect your rights as a Cerritos, California, parent.

Minyard Morris: Fighting for You in a Family Law Case

When you work with the team at Minyard Morris, you aren’t simply getting an attorney to handle your case but our entire team. We can come alongside you and offer fierce advocacy as we fight for your rights as an individual in a family law case. Our services include:

• Advocacy. Matters of family law tend to involve various complexities of an emotional, legal, and financial nature. An aggressive attorney can advocate for your rights and ensure that your interests are protected through the proceedings.
• Dealing with uncooperative individuals. In many family law matters, ex-spouses or co-parents can add a layer of difficulty when deciding to act in an uncooperative manner and attempt to take control or advantage of the situation. It can, therefore, be crucial to have an aggressive lawyer on your side who can work to prevent the opposite side from manipulating the situation.
• Negotiating. Our skilled attorneys understand the art of aggressive negotiation and cooperation in a family law case. We can use our fierce advocacy skills to push for a favorable outcome through professional negotiations.
• Litigation. If a favorable case outcome is not possible through negotiations, your attorney at Minyard Morris has the ability to take your case to court and argue your position before a judge. We can use strategic methods to seek your desired outcome and court rulings.

FAQs

Q: What Will a Family Lawyer Cost?

A: It is hard to offer a definite number as to how much a family lawyer might cost to hire because there are several factors involved that can affect the attorney’s fees. These factors include the nature of your family law case, the complications and length of the case, and the experience of your attorney.

Q: What Is Domestic Violence?

A: In certain family law cases in California, the topic of domestic violence might be brought up, or allegations may be raised. In these situations, it is vital to understand how domestic violence is defined in the state. Domestic violence is any act or threat of violence against an individual in a family unit. These threats or acts can include pushing, hitting, slapping, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, or financial abuse.

Q: Who Pays Attorney Fees in Child Custody Cases?

A: In most family law cases, both co-parents or soon-to-be ex-spouses will be in charge of paying for their own attorney fees. However, in some cases, one individual may request the courts to order the other person to pay for their attorney fees. This can happen in cases where the requesting party makes a much lower income than the other party involved in the case.

Q: What Property Is Not Subject to the CA Community Property Division?

A: In a divorce, your property shared within the marriage will be subject to a 50/50 split. However, there may be some forms of property that are not subject to this law. These can include any forms of property that were obtained prior to the marriage, any assets that were received as a gift or inheritance by one of the parties, or debts such as student debt, which was acquired before the marriage.

Speak to an Aggressive Legal Advocate Today

At Minyard Morris, our attorneys are ready to support you in whatever area of family law you find yourself facing. We are prepared to be your advocates and fight for what you deserve. We can be assertive and aggressive while still remaining ethical in our approach to your case and are ready to employ personalized strategies to obtain a favorable outcome. Contact our offices today to learn more about our legal services.