Family Law Legal Services You Can Trust
Having a family can be a great and fulfilling part of your life. Our family law attorneys and professionals offer counsel at all stages of a family’s transition, from formation through dissolution. If you are experiencing a family law issue, our team of family law attorneys and mediators are here to guide you through the entire process.
What Is Family Law?
Family law is the legal practice area which encompasses all matters involving families. It focuses on issues involving family relationships including pre-marital, post-marital, cohabitation, divorce, child custody, support, and domestic violence.
In many cases involving family issues, emotions can run high and having an experienced family law attorney by your side can help ensure you are properly represented and protected during the legal process.
Our experienced family law firm has provided clients with proven legal strategies and advice in both family court and alternative dispute resolution. If you need legal representation or a mediator in a family court case, please contact our office today to schedule a free consultation with one of our family law attorneys in San Francisco or Sacramento.
Family Law Practice Areas We Provide You
Paralegal Copilot
At our law firm, we are proud to introduce our own access to justice program, “Paralegal Copilot.” This program is designed to provide clients with cost-effective support through our seasoned family law paralegals, who are experienced in document preparation, filing, and service assistance…
Divorce and Legal Separation
If you are considering a divorce or legal separation or your partner has served you with legal papers, knowing your rights, the legal process, required legal forms, and timelines can be the difference in obtaining a favorable outcome.These are time sensitive issues which usually require…
Child Custody, Support, Visitation:
When parents divorce or separate there are many legal, logistical, and financial factors that can impact the whole family. Determining the best situation for the custody and support of your child can become very emotional and…
Domestic Abuse:
Domestic abuse matters resulting in restraining orders are handled in criminal courts and family law courts. They can proceed concurrently or independently. Lewellen Family Law family law attorneys prosecute and defend cases under the Domestic Violence Protect Act (DVPA) in family law court. Domestic abuse cases under the DVPA…
Interstate and International Family Law:
Family law differs across the 50 states and in countries around the world. At the Lewellen Family Law Firm we have collected an unique expertise and experience in interstate and international family law services.When such a family law dispute arises, especially involving custody, it is imperative that you act quickly…
Mediation:
Mediation is the preferred method of resolution in many California family court cases. There are many advantages to resolving issues through mediation including lower costs, quicker timeline, confidentiality, and mutual understanding.At Lewellen Family Law, we are mediators who help parties negotiate a settlement in their case in a supportive…
Modification / Set Aside of Court Orders and Judgments:
The law allows for prior court orders and judgments to be set aside or modified under certain circumstances. This is often a complex procedural process that requires the proponent to make a specific showing under the applicable laws.
Modification and set aside rulings are often difficult to obtain given the legal requirements involved. Our attorneys have the legal acumen to properly handle these difficult issues and provide you with a winning strategy.