Protect Your Children, Assets & Reputation
The court is going to prioritize the comfort, safety, and well-being of your children when it comes to parenting and caregiving decisions. When choosing who will receive primary custody of children, courts will consider many factors, including:
Our family law team can give you the best chances at securing primary custody of your children when it serves their best interests.
Our divorce attorneys are proud to serve men throughout the following communities and beyond:
"It's very early in my case but this law firm has been beyond helpful and completely genuine in caring for me and my family. They have done everything they can to work with me to get the results I would want. To this point I'm beyond greatful and satisfied." — Chance, 5-Star Review
You're not expected to know the intricacies of the law, and our lawyers can provide you with the counsel needed to help your divorce case go smoothly. Our lawyers can benefit your case and mental health throughout your divorce by:
The divorce process can be lengthy and stressful, especially if children and assets are involved. Our California divorce lawyers can help you stay organized throughout the process, help you fill out the necessary paperwork, and file the proper documentation by the deadlines to improve your chances of success and alleviate your stress.
Your divorce lawyer will serve as a voice of reason throughout the process and help you have a clear understanding of the law. Your lawyer can help you think through all of your options and won't advise you to do anything unless they think it could help your case and lead to a positive outcome.
If your spouse has hired a divorce lawyer, it would be beneficial for you to hire one as well. Our divorce lawyers have a clear understanding of the law and the intricacies of divorce, and if you want a good outcome, you should do everything you can to have access to the facts, too. Our lawyers can speak on your behalf so you don't misrepresent yourself, and give you the confidence to navigate difficult conversations.
Divorces can take months, even years, to complete. Our divorce attorneys can help you fill out the proper forms, schedule meetings, reduce the amount of time you have to spend on your divorce, and help you come to a resolution as quickly as possible.
Every divorce case is unique, so there is no set timeline for the proceedings. However, the attorneys at The Dadvocates always work to ensure clients receive resolutions as swiftly and efficiently as possible.
Some situations may arise in which serving your spouse is difficult. These may include:
If you're having difficulties finding your spouse and delivering the court forms, our lawyers can help.
"When a family splits, its easy to feel left in shock, confused, over-whelmed and often times completely and totally alone in the fight. The Dadvocates helped me (and continues to help me) through the process of my separation and ongoing child custody matters with such care and devotion, seeing each of my cases through to the end and always with a judgment in my favor. They make me feel less alone in this. They make me feel like I have support." — Greg, 5-Star Review
It's possible to challenge a prenuptial agreement in many cases, including:
The agreement was not put into writing.
The agreement was signed without access to legal representation.
A spouse was coerced or misled into signing the prenup.
A spouse did not accurately record their assets.
Domestic violence and child abuse accusations can harm a man's chances of securing a positive outcome in his divorce. Our California divorce attorneys can provide you with the defense necessary to combat these accusations should they arise during your divorce proceedings.
Even if you and your spouse have had domestic abuse situations in the past, our attorneys can help you prove that you've addressed these issues and reformed. Our attorneys can even seek to modify or terminate a protection order so you can continue to be present in your children's lives.
False allegations of domestic violence sometimes arise in divorce proceedings, resulting in a negative outcome. Our divorce lawyers can fight these false accusations by providing a compelling defense to protect your reputation, freedom, and children.
Our lawyers can help protect you and your children from an abusive spouse. If you fear for your safety, you may be able to obtain a temporary restraining order against your spouse when you file for divorce.
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 13.8% of men have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. 28.5% of men have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. 48.8% of men in the United States have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
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Military divorces can be complex, so if you or your spouse are serving in the military, The Dadvocates can help you determine if you should file your divorce in California, handle paperwork if you or your spouse are currently deployed, and protect your interests when it comes to military compensation and benefits.
In California, it only takes one spouse to end a marriage, even if the other party doesn't agree. If your spouse refuses to participate in the case, you can still receive a default judgment, and the divorce will be valid.
If the house is separate property, whoever bought the house will get it in the divorce; however, California is a community property state, meaning all shared property must be divided equally between two spouses. If you and your spouse bought the house together, you may sell the house and divide the profits, buy out your spouse by paying them their share, or win custody of your children and defer the sale of the home so you can continue to raise your children in an environment that's familiar to them.
California law requires a mandatory waiting period, so divorces will take a minimum of six months from the date of the person filing for divorce serves their spouse the divorce papers. This six-month waiting period is mandatory, even in cases where both parties agree to the divorce; however, the divorce process can take much longer, especially if there are child custody or property disputes.
After your divorce has been approved, there are several things you should think about, including changing the beneficiary on your will and life insurance policy, closing joint accounts, and informing your employer of your divorce so they can change your income tax withholding status.
Locations
We have 3 locations Two in California. One in Colorado.
