California Divorce & Child Custody Lawyer
There are many reasons a marriage can fail. Sometimes, partners in a marriage grow in different directions, or simply realize that they want something different in life. Regardless of the unfortunate reasons why your marriage failed -- you don't have to go through it alone. We know that ending a relationship is often a difficult time with the uncertainties of the future and the realization that the marital assets and debits must be divided up, not to mention the issues of child visitation and support. These are complex issues that require someone with experience in the law. For example, are you aware that one spouse may have to pay the other spouses' legal fees? Or that one spouse may get half of the other spouses' retirement? These are just a few of the issues that most divorcing couples face and without proper representation, the results could be disastrous. To help protect your rights and to help you make smart decisions, contact the Law Offices of Werno & Associates today.
At the Law Office of Werno & Associates, we have assisted our clients, whether in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside or San Bernardino counties, in divorce and other family law matters. In our experience, most cases settle before trial, and how your case is negotiated and prepared can make all the difference in the world. However, if a fair settlement is not possible, we have extensive litigation experience and we will go to trial, if necessary, to fight and protect your rights.
Don Werno has a strong background in psychology that makes him more than just an attorney at law. Don Werno is also a true counselor at law, which helps him listen carefully to his clients, empathize with their unique experience and understand their concerns. We will use our experience to understand your needs and objectives, so that we can develop a strategy and approach that truly meets your needs. More importantly, we will help you understand the legal process and we will do our best to help you prepare your life financially and otherwise until your divorce is final.
In addition to divorce, child custody and child support, we handle issues such as:
- Visitation
- Division of marital property
- Spousal support (alimony)
- Enforcement and modification of existing orders
- Domestic Violence Issues, including Restraining Orders and Convictions
- Paternity disputes and matters before the Department of Child Support Services
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Matters being handled by the Department of Social Services
Sometimes, people file for divorce to escape an abusive situation. If you are the victim of domestic violence, we can seek a restraining order on your behalf, so you can live without fear during and after the divorce proceedings. In other situations, you may have been wrongfully accused and we can help set the record straight. No matter what, we are here to help.
Post-divorce issues -- enforcement and modification
We also handle a myriad of post-divorce issues. If your ex stops paying child or spousal support, we can seek an enforcement order to garnish his or her wages or to intercept tax refunds -- using whatever legal means are available to ensure that you get the support you are owed and the help that you deserve.
Often, financial circumstances change after a divorce is final. As our children grow, their needs and the costs of satisfying those needs increase as well. We can seek a modification to an existing order, to increase the amount of child support you receive or to ask the court to award you more support if there is a substantial change in your circumstances or the finances of either party.
Getting a divorce or dealing with your ex can be an unpleasant experience. Let us help make the transition to the next phase in your life as smooth and stress-free as possible.
We offer a free initial consultation, and evening and weekend appointments to accommodate your schedule. A retainer deposit is not always required and we take Visa and Master Card for your convenience. Payment plans may also be available, depending on the circumstances of your case.
To learn more about how we can help , contact us today.
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The Law Offices of Werno & Associates
A Professional Law Corporation
540 North Golden Circle Drive, Suite 115
Santa Ana, CA 92705-3914
Phone: (714) 542-4466
Toll free in California: (800) 366-4529