Family law is one of the most important areas of California law because it shapes how your children grow, what your finances look like when a marriage ends, and how you can form lifelong relationships through surrogacy and adoption.
A skilled family law attorney can help you during some of the most difficult, and most inspiring, times of your life. Your La Mesa family law attorney can advocate for you to have time with your children, a stable financial future, and a life free of domestic violence or abuse. You need the right attorney, though, with a deep understanding of the law and with both negotiation and litigation experience.
Contreras Law Firm is here to provide the advocacy you deserve. Whether you are going through a divorce, need protection against abuse, are entering into a surrogacy arrangement, or have any other family law issue, we have the knowledge and skill to help you through the process.
Give us a call today at (619) 238-0616 to schedule a free consultation with a La Mesa family law attorney to learn more.
Why Call Contreras Law Firm When You Need a La Mesa Family Law Attorney
When you are involved in a family law case, you need the right attorney who can protect your rights, help you maintain financial stability, and preserve the relationships that matter to you.
Here’s why you should trust Contreras Law Firm with the important issues raised in family law cases:
- Our attorneys know family law inside and out: We understand the California rules that govern your claim and know how to make compelling arguments for how those rules should be applied to lead to your preferred outcomes.
- We’re prepared to advocate for you through any resolution process: Whether your case is resolved through out-of-court negotiations, mediation, arbitration, or litigation, our firm has experience representing clients in all of the ways disputes are commonly resolved.
- We take a unique big-picture approach that results in better outcomes: Before developing a legal strategy, we consider issues like the cost versus benefits, and how it will affect your future financial stability and ability to co-parent. This helps you achieve better long-term results.
- We offer the compassionate advocacy you deserve: Family law matters can be stressful, so we provide the support you need. We communicate regularly, explain things simply, and are here to help in the ways you need as you navigate the legal system.
What Help Can Contreras Law Firm Offer In Your Family Law Case?
There may be many legal tasks you need to complete during the process of resolving your family law claim. Contreras Law Firm can help with all of them. We offer advocacy from day one, working with you to understand and enforce your rights.
Here are some of the ways our firm can assist you in any family law dispute:
- Explaining your legal rights. With a clear understanding of your rights, you’ll have full knowledge of what to expect. Whether you’re divorcing, entering into a surrogacy arrangement, or coping with any other family law matters, understanding the range of likely outcomes will help you to make better, more informed choices.
- Navigating the legal system: We can help you file papers in the right court, respond to a summons, and ensure you meet all deadlines to keep your case moving forward.
- Draft contracts and agreements. From custody agreements to surrogacy agreements to divorce settlements, our firm knows how to make a legally enforceable contract that protects your rights fully.
- Representing you in all legal proceedings. Family law cases can be resolved through negotiating, mediation, or litigation depending on the specifics of your case and the willingness of all parties to cooperate. We have experience representing clients in all of these different situations as well as a long track record of successful outcomes both in and out of court.
Key Family Laws in California
It’s important to understand how the law works in California so you know what to expect going into your case.
The laws that apply to your situation are going to differ depending on your legal issue. For example, while California Code, Family Code – FAM § 7960 outlines the rules for surrogacy arrangements, California Code Section 760 establishes community property rules that dictate how property is divided in divorce.
Contreras Law Firm will explain how these and other laws affect your likely outcomes. Armed with this information, you can often resolve your differences outside of court because you’ll understand what’s reasonable to expect. For example, California law specifies that virtually all property is divided 50/50, so knowing this can impact your negotiation of a divorce settlement.
Some of the key family laws you should know about, beyond the rules mentioned above, include:
- The best interests of the child standard – California Code Section 3011 sets forth the factors that the court uses to decide what custody arrangement is best for your children. Things like a past history of abuse, or each parent’s connection to the child, will determine how custody is divided.
- Alimony and support rules – California Code Sections 4320 – 4326 establishes the rules for alimony, while there are standard guidelines that dictate how much child support will be paid. There’s even an online calculator that shows how those guidelines apply to your situation.
At Contreras Law Firm, we have a deep understanding of these and other relevant laws and our goal is to make compelling arguments grounded in law. Those arguments maximize the chances of achieving your preferred outcomes related to support, custody division, or property division.
We can also make the law work for you in other family law situations as well, such as when you’re entering into a surrogacy agreement or when domestic violence is an issue in your relationship.
To find out more about the ways in which a La Mesa family law attorney at our firm can help you navigate your family law case, contact us online or give us a call today at (619) 238-0616. Your consultation is free and you can learn about all of the services we can offer you.