When you are going through a divorce or any other family law matter, it is important that you are represented by someone you trust to look out for your rights and best interests. At the law offices of Hanson, Gorian & Bradford, you can rest assured that you are in the hands of an experienced and dedicated team that will do whatever it takes to ensure a positive outcome for your case. By choosing a Riverside family law attorney from our firm, you are choosing unparalleled legal representation.
Understanding Divorce & Family Law Matters
This website contains information on a number of specific topics related to divorce and family law. We welcome you to review these in order to get a better understanding of how we can help you.
Divorce
Deciding to file for divorce is one of the most important – and potentially one of the most difficult – decisions that you will have to make. Working with a legal professional in these matters may make the process move more quickly while reducing money spent and the amount of stress you and your family experience. Click here to read more about divorce.
Adoption
Adopting a child is a selfless act that can also make your dreams of having a family come true. However, adoption is also a legal process that should be approached with the help of a professional. Click here to read more about adoption.
Annulment
While divorce is the legal end of a marriage, annulment is a process that declares the marriage invalid. When a marriage is found to have never been legal in the first place, it may be annulled and treated as though the marriage never existed in the first place. Click here to read more about annulment.
Child Custody
One of the most difficult matters to deal with in any divorce may be the custody of the spouses' child or children. Both parents are likely to feel strongly on the matter and would like to be as involved as possible in their child's life. We handle these matters with a personalized approach in order to help our clients seek fair and workable solutions. Click here to read more about child custody.
Child Support
In determining, enforcing or modifying child support, it is important to work with a professional who can protect your financial interests and your child's well-being. We represent clients throughout the Riverside area in these matters and are ready to see how we can help you. Click here to read more about child support.
Collaborative Divorce
Litigation is not necessarily the solution to handle a dispute. If you are looking for an alternative to the time and expense associated with a divorce trial, consider a collaborative divorce with the help of a competent lawyer at our firm. Click here to read more about collaborative divorce.
Contested Divorce
When spouses cannot come to their own agreements regarding any of the elements of a divorce, a contested divorce may be necessary. In these cases more than ever, it is crucial that you involve an attorney who will fight for your rights and financial concerns. Click here to read more about contested divorce.
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce
Every family is different, and every divorce may therefore require a different approach. In the end determining whether to move forward with a contested or uncontested divorce will vary depending on which course of action is likely to yield the best result. The nature of your relationship with your spouse may also dictate whether you are able to address your divorce inside or outside of the courtroom. Click here to read more about contested vs. uncontested divorce.
Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders
Although we strongly believe that no one deserves to be the victim of domestic abuse or violence of any kind, these atrocities continue to occur throughout Riverside County and all of California. Our firm handles restraining orders and other domestic violence related matters for our clients. Click here to read more about domestic violence and restraining orders.
Enforcement of Court Orders
If your ex-spouse is not complying with court orders to pay child support or spouse support, you have the right to enforce those court orders. Contact an attorney at our firm if your ex-spouse is paying late, paying less than the amount agree upon, or not paying at all. Click here to learn more about enforcement of court orders.
Enforcement of Support/Custody
An ex-spouse's failure to pay child support or alimony and noncompliance with custody or visitation orders may threaten your child's well-being and your financial stability. Fortunately, you can take legal action to seek compliance. Click here to read more about support and custody enforcement.
Grandparents' Rights
Divorce, separation or the death of one or both parents of a grandchild may put a grandparent at risk of no longer being involved in a grandchild's life. Fortunately, grandparents may be able to seek and obtain visitation rights to see their grandchildren, if the court deems this will be in the child's best interests. Click here to read more about grandparents' rights.
Guardianships
A legal guardian is someone who has responsibility for making decisions for a minor or adult with special needs. This person is appointed by the court if they were not already named in the will. If they fail to perform their role, they will be removed by the court and replaced. Click here to learn more about guardianships.
High Net Worth Divorce
Divorce is often more difficult for spouses who have a great deal of property or assets to deal with. In these matters, having a competent attorney by your side to protect your interests can make all the difference. Click here to read more about high net worth divorce.
Juvenile Dependency
Suspected abuse, neglect or abandonment may initiate proceedings where a child is placed in protective custody. If your family is in danger of being torn apart because of these matters, it is important to work with a competent lawyer who will fight for you and seek a positive result. Click here to read more about juvenile dependency.
Legal Separation
For religious, personal or financial reasons, spouses may not wish to divorce but would rather undergo legal separation. With separation, spouses are still considered married in the eyes of the law but work out arrangements to live separate and apart, addressing custody, support and property division. Click here to read more about legal separation.
Mediation
Mediation may offer you and your spouse an amicable and less expensive and time-consuming means to divorce. With divorce mediation, a neutral third party will be selected to help you and your spouse reach mutually beneficial agreements to any disputes at hand. Click here to read more about mediation.
Modifications
What originally worked in a Riverside divorce may present a number of difficulties due to a significant change in circumstances. Job loss, promotion, remarriage and relocation are all possible grounds for modification of a support or custody agreement. Click here to read more about modifications.
Parental Alienation
The attempt to turn children against the other parent is known as parental alienation. Convincing the children that their parent is the enemy is a form of child abuse and can be defended against. To protect you and your family, contact an attorney for legal representation. Click here to learn more about parental alienation.
Paternity Actions
Whether you are looking to establish or disprove paternity, it is best to approach these cases with an experienced attorney who can effectively guide you through these legal proceedings. Click here to read more about paternity actions.
Postnuptial Agreements
If you and your partner are already married but wish to complete an agreement to outline your particular agreements regarding custody, property and support in the event of a divorce, separation or death, a postnuptial agreement may be the solution. Click here to read more about postnuptial agreements.
Prenuptial Agreements
As people get married later in life or are remarried, prenuptial agreements have become an increasingly popular way of planning for the unexpected and ensuring that one's wishes and financial interests are covered in the event of a divorce or the untimely death of a spouse. Click here to read more about prenuptial agreements.
Property Division
Determining how property will be divided is an important topic to address in a divorce. In California, property that belongs to you and your spouse together (marital property) may be subject to equitable distribution. Click here to read more about property division.
Relocations
When a parent who shares custody of a child with another parent decides to move a significant distance away, this will present the need to get court approval to move forward with the relocation. These cases can be complicated and are best addressed with professional help. Click here to read more about relocations.
Spousal Support
In some divorces, spousal support may be awarded to the lower income spouse on a temporary or permanent basis. This is meant to help the dependent spouse get back on his or her feet or may be provided permanently to maintain the standard of living he or she had grown accustomed to. Click here to read more about spousal support.
Uncontested Divorce
An uncontested divorce is typically the swiftest and most straightforward form of divorce. It involves spouses reaching agreements regarding custody, support and property on their own, without the intervention of the court. Click here to read more about uncontested divorce.
Visitation
When one parent is awarded sole custody of a child, the other parent may seek visitation rights in order to maintain a meaningful relationship with the child. Visitation may be supervised or unsupervised and the frequency and duration may vary depending on the particular situation. Click here to read more about visitation.
Experienced Divorce Help in Riverside, CA
If you are not yet married, we suggest you get a prenuptial agreement to help ensure you are protected in the event that anything should go wrong in the marriage. It may not seem like the most romantic thing to do, but it is important nonetheless and will make the divorce process go more smoothly should it occur. If you are already married, we can help you make a post nuptial agreement that can protect you just as well as a prenuptial agreement does.
Why hire an attorney? From a legal standpoint, there are so many details involved in a marriage and divorce that need to be addressed by a professional to ensure you fully understand everything. If you are filing for a high net worth divorce, there are that many more complexities but in no way are the majority of divorces easy. Some issues face all levels of divorce, including domestic violence and restraining orders. Our firm understands what you are going through and will be glad to help you is you have been victimized by your significant other, even if you truly believe it will never happen again. In cases involving juvenile dependency, we look out for what is best for the child and the family. No matter what reason the child was taken for, the negative effects can be lasting. Our legal team is aware that the social worker and court probably did their best to help but we are able to give you and your family the individualized attention that they cannot.
Our experience with the enforcement of support/custody is vast and includes in-depth knowledge of spousal support litigation and issues as well as those involving children. When children are involved, emotions can run especially high. If you are going through the adoption process, you need to have strong legal assistance on your side to get through all the complexities involved. If you are going through a divorce, we can help you iron out all the details from beginning to end regarding everything from child support to child custody to paternity actions. We are knowledgeable of all the legal custody issues as well as
physical custody issues you may encounter. If you or your spouse is planning on moving outside of the county or general area currently called "home", you child custody agreement will have to be reviewed by the court, so you will need a lawyer who specializes in relocations. We can help with visitation which, unlike child support payments, does not have a set formula for how much time is enough time. If you are the grandparent of a child or children whose parents are no longer together, you probably already know your rights are limited. We know how important your relationship is and can help with all issues of grandparents' rights.
In some cases, couples prefer not to battle over issues in court. In these situations, it is still necessary that you have legal representation for a collaborative divorce or mediation in order to smoothly achieve an uncontested divorce. In a contested divorce, it is that much more that you have legal aid that is prepared to fight for everything you deserve, including appropriate property division. If you are confused about contested vs. uncontested divorce, we can go through the details of your situation and advise you as to what your options are and how you will need to proceed. After your divorce has been made final, it is inevitable that your life and circumstances, as well as your former spouse's, will change. When significant changes occur, we can help you with modifications to the original court order.
Do not be discouraged. We pride ourselves on being able to improve a client's situation no matter how grim the family law matter may initially seem. Call us and receive your free case evaluation today. We are happy to help clients throughout Riverside and the surrounding Southern California areas.
If you are going through a divorce or need assistance with any other family law matter, contact a Riverside family law attorney immediately.