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Dora Larson

Family Law

Los Angeles

Douglas Becker

Family Law

Seattle

Lauren O. Youngman

Family Law

Los Angeles

Joanne Ratinoff

Family Law

Los Angeles

Frequently Asked Family Law Questions

Controlling Cost of Divorce

What is your approach to custody cases?

When do courts order alimony and child support in MA?

What are examples of complex family issues in high net worth cases?

How long will a "relatively simple" divorce take?

Is the court more likely to grant custody to a mother than a father?

What are the differences between child support and alimony?

What are the aspects of divorce I need to consider?

Why would I sign a prenuptial agreement? What's in it for me?

What can I do to control the cost of my divorce?

Same Sex Couples

Why can’t I just file for divorce on my own in Texas?

What advice do you have for clients going into mediation?

What advice do you have for people considering a premarital agreement?

Will I have to give up custody if I relocate to another state?

Can I receive permanent maintenance if I haven't been in the workforce for decades?

How can I ensure that my spouse will be fair during our marital dissolution proceeding in Texas?

What problems are faced by clients in high net-value divorce cases?

How do courts decide issues of child custody and support?

How is property divided in a divorce? And what about the debts?

What is your approach to handling high net-worth cases?

What is the legitimation process?

Meet Jason V. Owens

What is a move away order?

Do I forever give up my right to litigate if I agree to a collaborative divorce?

Why is divorce mediation better than litigation?

How does child custody affect child support?

How do Guardian ad Litems (GAL) impact child custody cases?

Property Division

What are the advantages of mediation over traditional divorce?

Father and Child Custody

What advice do you have for people facing divorce?

What happens in divorce if I live in Texas, while my spouse lives in another state?

What property issues might arise in high net-worth cases?

What is collaborative divorce and what are the weaknesses of this process?

How will I know if I am entitled to alimony/spousal maintenance in Texas?

How quickly can I get court-ordered protection against an abusive spouse?

How is parenting time decided?

If my spouse and I share an interest in a joint business venture, how is that divided under Texas law?

Why do I need a trial attorney if I don’t want to go to trial?

How can I prepare myself for a divorce?

What will happen to my business if i get a divorce?

How long does a divorce take? How much will it cost?

How is custody handled when the parents live in different countries?

When and for how long is temporary maintenance awarded?

What's the most important thing I should know about the divorce process?

Can you provide a quick overview of the divorce process in California?

If community property is divided 50/50, how can property division be so complicated?

What does legal custody mean in Massachusetts?

If child support is set out in state guidelines, isn't it all cut and dry?

Maintaining Client Privacy in High Asset Divorce Cases

How is child custody determined?

How do you create an effective parenting plan

When would you recommend a prenuptial agreement?

Are trust assets marital or separate property in a New York divorce?

When does it make sense to take a family law case to trial?

What is your approach to custody and parenting time cases?

When and how is alimony, also called spousal support, awarded in Maryland?

Termination Of Parental Rights

What advice do you give clients who are fighting for custody of their children?

Fewer Rules in High Net Worth Divorce

How can I keep the details of my divorce out of the news?

What is allocation of parental responsibility under Illinois law?

What is your approach to handling MA high net-worth divorce cases?

Controlling Your Own Destiny in Divorce

What advice do you have for people facing divorce?

Collaborative Divorce vs Mediation

How is forensic accounting used to calculate support and alimony?

How is child support determined in Illinois?

What is a contested divorce in Texas?

What factors are used to determine child support in Georgia?

The challenges of getting spousal maintenance

Can you provide a quick overview of the divorce process in Illinois?

What issues do you see in the dissolution of same-sex and non-traditional families?

When do you recommend pre and post nuptial agreements?

What is your approach to handling high profile and high net-worth cases?

What is your approach to custody cases?

What makes property “separate” and protected from division in a divorce?

How do financial experts assist in divorce mediation?

New York Courts - Spousal Support

How much will my divorce cost?

How is a business divided in a Texas divorce?

What is your experience in handling high net-worth cases?

What makes property “separate” and not marital property subject to the divorce?

What if my ex moves out of Texas – will that affect his or her custody rights?

What are the alternatives to going to trial in a family law situation in Texas?

What advice do you have for someone going through a high net-worth divorce?

If move out of state for a new job, will I lose custody?

Can I keep the marital home in my divorce?

My spouse won't agree to anything. What can I do?

How is child support determined in Pennsylvania?

Same Sex Divorce

If I've been out of the workforce for decades, am I entitled to permanent spousal support?

What advice do you give clients who are fighting for custody of their children?

What are the pros and cons of mediation?

What is your approach to custody cases?

How is child support calculated in California?

Setting Expectations for Your Divorce Lawyer

How does family law consulting work?

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Adoption

Advice to People Going Through Divorce

Alimony and Spousal Maintenance

Alimony and Spousal Maintenance — Modification of

Business and Divorce

Child Abduction

Child Custody and Visitation

Child Custody and Visitation — Modification of

Child Support

Child Support — Modification of

Cost of Divorce

Death and Divorce

Divorce after 50

Divorce and Finances

Divorce Basics

Domestic Abuse & Orders for Protection

Enforcement of Orders

Family Law Appeals

Grandparents Rights

Guardianship

High Net Worth Divorce

How to Select a Family Law Attorney

Important or Memorable Cases

International Divorce

Interstate Divorce

Legal Separation

Legitimation

Mediation & Collaborative Divorce

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