California family law is different from other states. In some states the rights of each parent differ depending on whether the couple is married or not, complicating the way that custody cases proceed, especially when one parent leaves the state. Divorce is a no fault decision in CA, which means that anyone can get divorced simply because they no longer want to be married, or due to incompatibility. Nobody has to prove that someone is at fault for a divorce to proceed in CA, but in other states someone has to prove that one person did something wrong.
If you’re in a position to hire an attorney who practices family law, make sure you’re hiring someone who knows the system, judges, and laws here in Upland, CA. But also make sure that they understand how the case will differ if your spouse has left the state, either alone or with your child or children.
Experience and Perspective
A family law attorney will have the specific knowledge and experience to help you with your case. Whether that means a custody battle or simply a fair division of property and assets, family law is a very specific part of the legal code. A general law practice may have a family lawyer on staff, but it is unlikely that they focus on the specifics of the complex laws involved in divorce, custody of children, alimony, and property and assets division.
But even more than the details of the law, an experienced family law attorney will have the perspective that comes from seeing many cases unfold here in Upland. They will be familiar with the relevant case histories and they probably know the judges, mediators, and asset division experts who will help to assess just what you are legally required to do and what you deserve.
This Won’t Be Easy
Of course, hiring a lawyer to help you with your personal and family issues is not going to be easy or fun. In fact, you may feel like keeping others out of your business. But the fact is that if you hire someone who can help you with the intricacies of family law, let you know what to expect, and work on the case as your team member, you’ll get through the process as smoothly as possible. It really does help to have a seasoned professional on your team.
For all aspects of divorce and family law, you can depend on the Brock Law Firm and Laurence J. Brock to represent your needs and wishes in a fair and knowledgable way.