For most people, there’s nothing more important than family. That’s why the stakes are so high when you have a family law issue. From domestic violence to divorce to custody disputes, your entire life can change based on the outcome of your legal case.
At Contreras Law Firm, we understand how much your case matters and we take our responsibility seriously when you choose us to represent you. If you need an El Cajon family law attorney who puts clients first, seeks creative solutions, and keeps your long-term goals at the forefront throughout your case, our family law firm is the one to turn to.
Your first consultation with Contreras Law Firm is always free, so give us a call today at (619) 238-0616 to speak with a legal professional about how we can help you.
Why Contreras Law Firm For Your Family Law Case?
Contreras Law Firm stands apart when it comes to family law cases because of how seriously we take the trust our clients put in us. You aren’t just another client when you come to our firm — we care about our clients and want to help them create the future they deserve when they are coping with difficult family law issues.
Here are just some of the ways our firm excels where others fall short:
- We stay focused on the costs and benefits of all legal strategies, making every decision based on your long-term goals of securing your finances and maintaining important relationships with your children
- We have decades of collective experience focused on family law, which has enabled us to develop a solid understanding of how California’s family code can be made to work on your behalf.
- We are skilled negotiators. When resolving divorce issues outside of court, we have an unparalleled track record of helping our clients find compromise solutions that work best for their families.
- We are experienced litigators. When you can’t agree on the issues in your divorce, our firm has the legal skills and knowledge to make strong arguments on your behalf and maximize the chances of your desired outcome.
- We regularly handle complex cases. Whether you are worried about hidden assets, are going through a high net worth or military divorce, or are facing difficult custody issues, our firm has represented clients like you and helped them achieve successful results
You can schedule a free consultation to see for yourself the compassionate and knowledgeable advocacy we offer so you can decide if our firm is the right one for your family law claim.
What Can an El Cajon Family Law Attorney Do To Help You?
The El Cajon family law attorneys at Contreras Law Firm offer many helpful services that can make resolving your family law claim easier. Here are some of the ways in which our firm can assist you:
- Filing court paperwork: Whether you are filing divorce papers, petitioning the court to help decide on a parenting plan, or asking the court to step in and help you determine paternity or stop domestic violence, our firm can take care of the legal papers on your behalf. We will ensure everything is correctly submitted on schedule to move your case forward as quickly as possible and protect your rights.
- Responding to a summons: If you’re notified that legal action has been filed that affects you, we can help you respond. For example, we can assist you in responding to a divorce filing, a petition for a domestic violence restraining order, a request for child support, or a request for the court to modify your custody proceedings.
- Participating in negotiations or mediation: Family law cases have better resolutions if they are handled outside of court. Our firm will help you to negotiate with your ex to reach a compromise agreement or we will represent you during mediation involving a third-party mediator who helps to facilitate communication on issues where you are having a difficult time agreeing.
- Drafting a parenting plan or a divorce settlement agreement. If you and your ex can agree on custody or divorce issues, we can draft the agreement to help ensure it expresses your wishes and is likely to be legally enforceable.
- Petitioning for a modification of existing court orders. If you have a support plan or a custody arrangement in place and a material change in circumstances justifies a modification, we can help you ask the court to make the required changes.
- Resolving complex issues. Whether there is a question regarding who a child’s legal parent is, issues related to undeclared income or hidden assets, or complicated questions about how community property should be valued, we can help you address these matters.
In these and other situations, our goal is to be your toughest advocate, fighting from day one for your desired outcome while also keeping the costs as affordable as possible so you can move forward with your finances and family stronger than ever.
Understanding Your Rights in a Family Law Case in El Cajon, California
It can be hard to know what to expect when you become involved in a family law issue. Our firm knows the law inside and out and can prepare you for your legal proceedings.
If you are divorcing, for example, we’ll help you understand how community property rules apply to divide up your assets. Under California law, all property acquired during the marriage belongs to the community and you are entitled to 50% of it.
When you separate from your child’s other parent, on the other hand, standard guidelines determine how much child support must be paid while the best interests of the child standard is used to determine how physical and legal custody should be divided.
We will explain the ins and outs of these and other laws to you so you know what to expect, and we will fight hard on your behalf to make sure the application of the law results in your preferred outcomes. Give us a call today at (619) 238-0616 to schedule your free consultation and find out more about the assistance that we can offer.