Orange County Family Law Attorneys

At Minyard Morris , our team of 20 family law attorneys will creatively focus their efforts on ensuring that you have the strategic advice you need for a successful divorce, whether it is a high net worth divorce or a more traditional one. As a family law firm that has been serving Orange County clients for over 48 years, we understand that there is more than one path to the dissolution of a marriage. We opened our doors for business in 1977.

As a client of Minyard Morris , you will receive a specifically selected Orange County family law attorney to represent you throughout your case. In addition, our entire team of divorce attorneys meet in person three times weekly to discuss strategy and resolution of our firm’s cases. So you will also receive the experience and insight of 20 family law attorneys dedicated to working exclusively on Orange County family law matters.

Most Orange County divorces address certain cornerstone issues, including:

• Division of property – You will want to advise your lawyer as to your desires regarding the division of property, from the furniture to investments.
• Child custody and parenting plans – If you have children, the court will expect you to create a proposed plan for allocating parenting responsibilities. This step can be emotional and difficult, but we are here to help you protect your relationship with your child and your rights.
• Child support – Child support payments are calculated based on a formula established under California law, and depends on many factors. We will show you the actual program printouts so you will know what to anticipate.
• Spousal support – Our divorce attorneys have extensive experience with the Orange County courts and understand the most effective strategies for protecting our clients’ financial future.

Why Collaboration Sets Minyard Morris Apart for It’s Orange County Clients

At Minyard Morris, we’ve learned that the best results come from teamwork. For decades, we’ve dedicated ourselves to a collaborative approach that’s become the backbone of our success. Each week, our 20 skilled divorce lawyers gather for a series of intensive meetings, where we put our over 350 years of combined experience to work on behalf of our Orange County clients.

What We Do in Our Strategy Meetings

Every Monday at 5 p.m., Tuesday at noon, and Thursday at noon, our entire team of divorce lawyers comes together for focused discussions. These aren’t casual conversations; they’re deep dives into the cases we’re working on. Attendance is essentially mandatory, and every divorce lawyer contributes their knowledge and perspective to ensure we’re covering every aspect of each case.

In these sessions, we tackle a range of critical topics. We discuss how to approach bomb throwing opposing counsel, identify the best strategies for dealing with the specific judicial officer assigned to a case, and examine the latest case law, recent seminars and our own past experiences with similar cases also come into play. We discuss settlement options, assess evidentiary issues, and debate trial strategies. And through it all, we keep our Orange County client’s goals front and center, exploring every possible way to achieve the best outcome.

Well Known Reputation for Collaboration

Within the family law community, our commitment to these meetings is well-known. Attorneys and judicial officers often ask us about our process, curious about the impact of our teamwork. This reputation helps us attract top legal talent—divorce lawyers who want to be part of a firm that values collaboration and leverages a team-based approach. After all, not many firms can say they bring the combined expertise of 20 divorce lawyers into every case-most likely no other firm.

The Benefit to Our Orange County Clients

So, what does this mean for you as our client? Quite simply, it means that when you hire Minyard Morris, you’re not just getting one divorce lawyer; you’re getting the power of a team. Imagine having 20 divorce lawyers brainstorming, strategizing, and lending their experience to your case. Compare that to smaller firms, where a divorce lawyer might have only one or two colleagues to consult with—it’s clear that our approach provides a distinct advantage. That is immeasurable.

Here’s an example of how this works in practice: say one of our divorce lawyers faces a novel question. During a meeting, they bring it up for discussion, and another divorce attorney—who’s handled a similar issue—can immediately share their experience. This exchange of knowledge provides immediate direction, saving time (and attorneys fees) and ensuring that our approach is informed by the firm’s collective experience.

Sometimes, these meetings are simply a reality-check of the issues in a case, weighing the chances of success in front of a particular judge, or debating which expert witness would best strengthen our position. Often, we brainstorm creative ways to structure settlements, discussing objectives raised by the other divorce lawyer and exploring every possible solution. The topics are wide-ranging, but the goal is always the same: to ensure our clients receive the best representation possible.

An Investment in Excellence

We invest a significant amount of time in these meetings, and it’s an investment we make at no cost to our Orange County clients. With attorneys’ hourly rates ranging from $350 to $800, the internal expense is substantial. Yet, we’ve remained committed to this process for decades because we believe it’s one of the most valuable things we do. While other firms may have the occasional chat about a case, none do it with the same frequency, structure, robustness or intensity as we do.

This level of collaboration is one of the things that sets Minyard Morris apart. Our goal is simple: to provide exceptional service and achieve the best results for our Orange County clients. Our team meetings are a critical part of fulfilling that promise. When you work with us, you’re not just hiring one divorce lawyer; you’re engaging a team of dedicated professionals who bring their collective knowledge to bear on every case. That’s the Minyard Morris difference.

Connect With A Team That Is On Your Side

Whether your Orange County family law matter is a high net worth divorce or a more traditional one, you should not face divorce alone. You need a team of proven professionals who will understand your goals and work to protect you and your rights every step of the way. That team is the Minyard Morris team. Contact our Newport Beach office at 949-724-1111 or via our confidential firm email to arrange your initial consultation.