Child Custody Attorney Placentia

Best Family Lawyer in Placentia

If you are looking for a compassionate, experienced Child Custody attorney, look no further. Binoye Jose of JOS FAMILY LAW experienced his own lengthy and costly Child Custody battle, and is the best Child Custody attorney in Placentia.

It is quite unfortunate that so often the child suffers more than anyone else in a highly contested divorce. One of our first objectives at JOS FAMILY LAW is to determine whether it is feasible to handle the issues of divorce and child custody outside of the courtroom. Whenever possible – when parents are able to put their own negative feelings about their former partner aside in order to reach the most cost-effective, efficient divorce and/or child custody agreement possible – mediation is an effective means of resolving conflicts in a divorce and child custody proceeding.

When parents are cooperative, their child will be emotionally protected from the stress of parents seeking guidance from the courts in matters of child custody. All too often, an innocent child thinks they must do something to stop their parents from fighting, which can cause horrendous stress and anxiety to a child. Worse, a child’s innocence might lead them to believe that they are the cause of their parents’ animosity and constant fights. As responsible adults, it is up to the parents – and their attorneys – to have the best interests of the child at the forefront of their divorce and/or child custody matter.

In Orange County, the court’s decisions regarding child custody arrangements are based on many factors, including:
  1. The suitability of living arrangements for the child
  2. Each parent’s history of abuse and/or violence
  3. Each parent’s criminal background
  4. The educational needs of the child

When parents no longer live together, and depending on the age and emotional maturity of the child, the courts often take into consideration the child’s preference regarding living arrangements. Because a child will be deeply affected by the decisions reached by the courts about which parent the child will live with, and because any and all such decisions will affect the holistic growth and wellbeing of the child, the courts consider input from the child seriously, whenever appropriate.

If you find yourself in a difficult situation regarding child custody issues, you must have an experienced and understanding attorney to help you reach a resolution that best suits you and your child. Feel free to contact JOS FAMILY LAW , and we will help you throughout the child custody process as seamlessly as possible. Call us at (714) 733-7066, or contact us via email at jos@josfamilylaw.com. We look forward to discussing the details of your case.

Sometimes, in a Divorce case, you or the other person may want to dissolve your marriage status before resolving all other issues in the case. For example, if you or your spouse wishes to marry someone else.

This can be accomplished by filing a Request to Bifurcate status. Bifurcation is the legal term for separating of the issue of marriage from the other issues like custody, spousal support and division of assets. At the Bifurcation hearing, the issue will ask both persons the following questions:

  1. Have you been a resident of the State of California for at least six months and a resident of this County before filing your Petition (or Response) in this case? AND
  2. Have certain irreconcilable problems arisen in your marriage that cannot be resolved through counseling or the passage of time? (If the reason for divorce is based on other grounds, such as incurable insanity, then the Judge will ask that question) AND
  3. Do you wish to be divorced today and returned to the status of a single person?

If the answer to all the above questions is yes, then the Judge will divorce the couple.

Most of the time, such a request for bifurcation of status will be granted unless the other party provides compelling reasons why he or she would be prejudiced by an early termination of marital status.

To overcome any arguments of potential prejudice, the requesting party should condition their request for bifurcated status by indemnifying or agreeing to hold the other person harmless from:

  1. loss of homestead rights;
  2. loss of insurance rights, especially for health care benefits;
  3. against any other right which may be affected by the change in marital status;

To hold another person harmless means that the other person will agree to be financially responsible for the benefit affected. For example, an employer may no longer cover the ex-spouse under the employee’s health plan. Indemnification means that the employee agrees to pay the full amount of the monthly premium of an equivalent health plan until the date that the divorce judgment is entered.

Otherwise, the Court may deny such a request for bifurcated status based on the failure to hold the other spouse harmless from the negative financial effects. On the other hand, the other spouse may agree to the request for bifurcated status if all their rights are preserved.

If both parties agree to bifurcated status, the Court is more likely to grant the request for an early divorce.

If you would are considering bifurcating status in your divorce case, call the experienced counselors at JOS FAMILY LAW at (714) 733-7066 for a consultation.

At Jos Family Law we are available to provide consultations, at any time, including the weekends or evenings.

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About Binoye Jos Child Custody Attorney Placentia

Unlike other attorneys who treat clients like case numbers, Jos Family Law believes that every individual deserves a happy and secure future for themselves and their loved ones. This ethos has been a result of our lead attorney's experience with his family law dispute.

Binoye Jos served in a multi-million dollar industry that provided well for his family for two decades. He then went through a family law and child custody dispute. After 198 filings, two attorneys, and $400,000, he understood that he had to take matters into his own hands. He represented himself and won 50% of his child's custody. Then, he knew what he had to do. Binoye attended law school and has since been helping families navigate legal complexities.

Understanding the nature and implications of family law disputes, he adopts a compassionate approach to resolving contentious disputes. Prioritizing the best interests of children and fairness to every client, he approaches their case with an amicable solution. This minimizes the stress on the children and attains a middle ground for the satisfaction of all parties. However, if this doesn't work, he won't hesitate to defend your rights aggressively in court - just as he did for himself.

Schedule a free consultation with Jos Family Law for caring, compassionate, and experienced representation.

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The Jos Family Law Difference

At Jos Family Law, we are focused on personalized services and solutions.

Family Law Expertise

Our child custody attorneys Placentia have vast experience in all areas of family law. We are a full-service family law firm that has helped hundreds of individuals and families navigate the complexities of California family law procedures.

Personalized Attention

Our attorneys provide the meticulous attention that your case deserves. We are dedicated to obtaining the best possible outcome for your disputes.

Tailored Solutions

No two family law cases are the same. We listen to your situation, understand your concerns, and devise a tailored plan to achieve your goals.

Compassionate Approach

Jos Family Law believes in a compassionate and professional approach to every case. We serve each client with care and compassion and ensure they receive a fair trial or settlement that doesn't compromise their rights.

Why Consult with our Child Custody Attorney Placentia?

  • Our founding child custody attorney Placentia has several years of experience in handling complex family law issues.
  • We are a full-service boutique family law firm specializing in all areas of family law.
  • We provide personalized attention to every case and tailored representation to every client.
  • You get expert counsel and representation from senior attorneys.

California law prioritizes the best interests of children when making custody determinations. However, determining the best interests can be difficult at times. We remain steadfast in our priority to reach a workable agreement for you and your child's well-being.

Speak one-on-one with our child custody attorney Placentia to know your options and best course of action for your child custody dispute.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In California, the following individuals can petition for custody of the child:

  • Parents

    Both parents have rights and responsibilities towards the child.

  • Grandparents

    Grandparents can also seek custody or visitation if certain requirements are met.

  • Relatives

    Any individual who has provided care to the child may take custody if the court thinks it appropriate in the situation.

Yes. In California, the father has the same rights as the mother when it comes to their child's custody. However, if the father is not married to the mother, they will have to establish paternity to claim custody or visitation rights.

No. Child custody and support are two different issues. However, physical custody of the child has to be established before a support order. This is because the parent living with and caring for the child will provide the least child support.

In California, any accusation of domestic violence will be strictly investigated to determine the best interests of the child. But sometimes false accusations are also made for petty gains. If proven false, your spouse may end up losing custody and will have to pay a fine that covers your attorney's fee and other costs. If your spouse is making a false allegation, reach out to a child custody attorney Placentia immediately.

Sole custody in California is only awarded if one parent is proven to be unfit for parenting. Proving this will require a great deal of evidence to show a previous conviction or documented evidence of abuse to the child.

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1918 W Chapman Ave Suite 200, Orange, CA 92868

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Sonia Fernández

Jos exhibits exceptional compassion and understanding, promptly addressing all inquiries to facilitate clarity and calm throughout the process with comprehensive and sincere explanations. He offers potential solutions to minimize unnecessary court costs. His team operates efficiently and effectively to complete the task. I highly recommend this law firm as it operates with integrity.

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Carlos Serrano

Thank you very much to Mr. Jos and to all his group of professionals who helped me get out of my child support case with a very good result. Each case is different and my case was very complicated. I live in the state of Virginia and the child support office of the state of California was starting a case against me, the amount they wanted me to pay was ridiculously high I didn't know what to do because I don't live in California and I had never met the child either. I searched online for a lawyer in California and thank God I found Mr. Jos's law office. I don't know them personally but I put my trust in them and they didn't disappoint me. We had very good communication despite the distance and they were always available to talk to me and clarify my doubts. Mr. James was the one who took my case to the end and after a long and very difficult process everything went very well in my favor much more than expected. I am very grateful to God for putting the entire team of professionals from Mr. Jos' office on my way. Words are not enough for me to describe everything they did for me and how grateful I am. I definitely recommend Mr. Jos's law firm. Thank you Mr. James for not giving up in my case and having achieved a magnificent result in my favor.

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Alexandra Duvall

Jos Family Law has been absolutely fantastic in helping me through my child custody case. Mr Jos communicated with me throughout the entire process. He was very empathetic and understanding with my case and my concerns. The team was always supportive and never once did I feel like they didn’t take my case seriously. I’m so grateful I chose this law firm to represent me and I would 100% recommend this team to anyone seeking assistance. In the end I received the outcome I was looking for which was Sole Physical Custody. Thank you so much Jos Family for representing me.

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Marco Galatro

This was the second attorney that represented me for my divorce. Binoye is a very knowledgeable, fair and professional attorney. They are reliable and this made my experience way less painful. They are definitely not greedy for money, they are not one of the many attorneys out there that overbill for their services. I truly recommend them.

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Roya

Mr. Jos is by far the best attorney l've ever had to work with. He is diligent, extremely prepared and informed and patient with his clients and goes above and beyond the call of duty to make sure you get the results you are hoping for. I recommend him to anyone who needs a Family attorney.

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Ricardo Lajaruna

My most sincere gratitude to the attorney Mr. James Sowers, who is very knowledgeable about the law, works with and for his clients. He is very transparent, honest and I am very grateful for his great support. His legal representation is highly recommended!!!

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Nader Zayid

JOS family Law took on my case which entailed custody and move away components and I honestly could not say enough great things about JOS Family Law! Mr. Jos is not only extremely knowledgeable and professional, but it is also extremely obvious how much he cares for his clients on a personal level as well. There is an expression that two heads are better than one, however, Mr. Jos' philosophy takes it further as eight heads are better than two. It was so impressive and reassuring how collaborative everyone at the office works together to meet on regular cadences and discuss their client's cases to brainstorm strategies in order to seek the best possible outcome for their clients. Mr. Jos has an amazing team of extremely talented and knowledgeable attorneys that have worked together on my case. James was the lead attorney on my case and also represented me in my hearing. James was able to get us everything we were asking for as he successfully proved that full custody remaining with me is in the best interest of the children and that the move away is in the best interest of the children as well. We were able to come up with a plan to ensure that the children's mother can visit regularly and still maintain a healthy relationship. James is a rock star attorney! I would without hesitation refer anyone seeking help in a family law matter to call Jos Family Law!

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