Riverside Divorce Lawyer

Handling Divorce & Family Law Cases in Riverside County

If you are currently dealing with any type of legal issue that is related to your marriage, children or family, you need a strong advocate for your rights. You need an attorney who will not only fight for you inside and outside of the courtroom but who will provide you with compassionate support during difficult times. You need a Riverside divorce attorney from our firm. At Hanson, Gorian & Bradford individuals and families throughout the Riverside area can obtain the dedicated and experienced legal counsel they need during their divorce or family law case. With extensive experience in all areas of family law, our firm is not only able to offer support and guidance through this period of your life, but preeminent legal counsel and representation. Whether you are going through a contested divorce, an uncontested divorce, need to modify the terms of a divorce that has already been finalized, or you have another matrimonial or family law matter, we can help.

When searching for a Riverside divorce attorney to handle your case, it is important to hire a lawyer who has a solid understanding of how family law cases are handled, how the laws are applied, and what legal tactics work best for the type of issue or matter you are dealing with. Divorce and family law cases are not only complex, but they are often emotionally-charged, which can make it difficult for the parties involved to reach decisions. You need a lawyer who can help you achieve your legal objectives, protect your rights and best interests, and ensure your needs are met.

Divorce is a sensitive, stressful process, and it's important that you find a lawyer with the compassion and knowledge to make it as seamless and painless as possible. Many people ask themselves: "Why hire an attorney?" The truth is however that with the right divorce attorney at your side, you can breathe easier knowing that you do not have to attempt to untangle the complex laws on your own. Finesse, knowledge and a delicate hand can help usher you through one of the most trying times in your life with as little bumps and bruises as possible.

The emotional benefit of the right lawyer is immeasurable, as by allowing them to take the lead in giving you advice and guidance you can rest assured that someone is fighting to protect your rights, address your concerns and working towards reaching an outcome as custom fit to your specific needs as possible. When this level of dedication is directed towards your case, you can focus instead on the importance of healing and moving forward in your new life.

Riverside Divorce Attorney

Whether you need help filing for divorce or separation, obtaining alimony, or resolving a child custody dispute (such as this involving legal custody and physical custody), you can find the knowledgeable, experienced, and committed representation you are looking for. At our firm, we offer guidance, counsel, and professional representation in multiple areas of family law. If you need assistance regarding an adoption, we can help you through the often complicated and troublesome process. Our team could help you keep your case out of court through mediation. More and more couples are choosing this route instead of dragging their private affairs through the public eye. If domestic violence is a factor in your case, the team could help you in regards to restraining orders and protecting your family.

We have successfully handled cases in every area of divorce and family law. If you and your spouse want to avoid a divorce, there are other options available to you. By applying for an annulment, the marriage could be legally ended if certain conditions were met. If you do not qualify for an annulment, divorce might be the best course of action for you. An attorney could help you with issues of property division and high net worth divorce that can arise in cases where the couple possessed a large estate. Deciding to file for a divorce is problematic, but if there were children involved in the marriage then there will be even more issues to consider. It can be difficult to negotiate regarding visitation, child support, paternity, grandparents' rights, support/custody enforcement, and juvenile dependency. Even though both parents want what is best for their children, it can prove impossible to determine what is in their best interests. In order to avoid this kind of conflict, it is highly encouraged to create a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement. This brings clarity and transparency to a relationship as well as preparing for the future.

Collaborative Divorce
As an alternative to expensive and drawn out litigation in court, a collaborative divorce may offer spouses a means of resolving disputes in a less expensive and more peaceful manner. When divorcing spouses choose a collaborative approach to their divorce as opposed to a contested court case, they may experience more than money and time saved. They may also have the ability to reach more beneficial agreements regarding custody, support and the division of property, based on their unique needs as opposed to what a judge believes is in accordance with the law. During the collaborative divorce process, your attorney will play an important role in ensuring your needs are heard and addressed and that your rights are not violated in any way. Our Riverside family law firm handles collaborative divorce cases for clients throughout the area and has the resources and skill to take these cases to court if necessary. Click here to read more about collaborative divorce.

When you contact our offices and talk to an experienced divorce attorney about your case, we will take the time necessary to answer your questions and address your concerns. We can talk to you about the difference between contested vs. uncontested divorce and can discuss your particular goals from a personal and financial level in order to see how we can best pursue these. Whether we can reach a divorce settlement or need to take your case to trial in order to be resolved, you can count on our tenacity and professionalism - as well as our caring support - in order to seek the best possible resolution.

Our legal team recognizes that no two divorces or family law matters are the same. Every marriage and family is different, and we therefore provide the one-on-one attention that makes a difference for our clients as we create strategies tailored to address their individual concerns.

Protecting the Best Interests of Any Children Involved

One of the most delicate areas of divorce include any situations the involve children. It is an unfortunate truth, but a divorce often puts the best interests of children at risk. A divorce is the splitting of a family - and this family is very often not just two spouses without children. The offspring then are the ones that are suffering as their parents dissolve their marriage. In many instances, they can be placed in the middle of a bitter battle.

Custody, child support and visitation can all place children at risk - and it is therefore extremely important that both parents work with a compassionate, knowledgeable family law attorney. If you are currently facing a divorce and have children, you can trust in the ability of a lawyer from our firm to defend the best interests of not only you, but your entire family. We understand the need to make the process smooth and will do everything we can to expedite the divorce, helping ease the way so that everyone can get through turbulent waters with as few of bruises as possible.

Committed Legal Counsel & Representation in Riverside

Often times during a divorce or family case, the parties will be in disagreement. You need a legal advocate on your side who can ensure your rights are protected, your needs are addressed, and that your concerns are not over looked or ignored. Unlike many other states, California is a "no fault" state. When there is no need for legal grounds for divorce, a couple can simply file irreconcilable differences. An attorney at our law firm can also help you work through any obstacles or discrepancies that halt the progress of your case. Often times, a divorce is uncontested. A couple simply comes to the agreement that the marriage is no longer working and split on amicable terms.

While this is less messy both emotionally and financially, there is still a need for an experienced divorce attorney to make sure your needs are being met and the process can continue to move on as smoothly as possible. Without the bitter fighting linked to contested divorces, this can be an easier route, but is still helped immeasurably by the presence of the right attorney at your side. Even if you and the other party are able to amicably settle your case, we can provide you with the support and legal guidance you will need throughout duration of the case.

In the event that you and your spouse are not able to agree on terms, even with the assistance of a professional mediator or attorney, the terms of your divorce must be settled in court. Our firm is experienced with divorce litigation and our attorneys are committed to fighting aggressively if need be for your best interests.

We understand that resolving a divorce or family law dispute can be difficult whether contested or uncontested. We are committed to providing you with the personalized attention, dedicated service, and reliable and trustworthy legal counsel you and your case deserve. Let us use our experience, skills, and legal knowledge to assist you in resolving your case in a way that serves your best interests and achieves your objectives. We have experience representing all parties in a family law case, including mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, grandparents, and more. With our dedication to the progress of your case, you can be assured that everything that can be done to carry the process smoothly towards the ideal outcome will be done.

Office Address
10370 Hemet Street
Suite 360
Riverside, California 92503
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For more information about our services, please do not hesitate to contact a Riverside divorce attorney at Hanson, Gorian & Bradford today!

We are able to serve residents in all of Riverside and San Bernardino including Chino, Corona, Moreno Valley, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and San Bernardino.