Family Law Lawyer Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach Family Lawyers: With you Every Step of the Way

Divorce, child custody, and property division can be highly contentious. Such issues may also be difficult to navigate on your own, which is why you need a Huntington Beach family lawyer by your side. Having seasoned legal guidance and support can make all the difference in the world.

Going through a divorce is one of life’s most difficult events. Issues like child custody and property division can cause friction and arguments between you and your spouse. These disagreements can easily escalate into conflicts, which can be overwhelming and impede your ability to make prudent decisions. You need someone on the outside who can guide you through the process. At Jos Family Law, we have the experience to simplify the legal process, minimize stress, and help you begin a new life as quickly as possible.

When your finances are unclear, your future is uncertain, and the fate of your children hangs in the balance, our attorneys come to the rescue. As distinguished family lawyers in Huntington Beach, we’ll provide compassionate and skilled counsel during this difficult time.

To schedule a consultation with Jos Family Law, contact us online or call (714) 733-7066 and discuss your options today.


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Why Choose Jos Family Law for Your Legal Needs?

At Jos Family Law, we take great pride in our commitment to our clients and comprehensive knowledge across all areas of family law. Here are a few compelling reasons to hire us:

  • Tailored Approach

    We understand that every case is unique. Our attorneys provide high standards of legal representation by understanding your situation and tailoring strategies accordingly.

  • Strong Track Record

    Our law firm has successfully handled numerous family law cases inside and outside the courtroom. A track record of positive outcomes is a testament to our dedication to every client.

  • Full-service Expertise

    Whether you need help with child custody disputes, child/spousal support matters, or drafting marital agreements, our attorneys are fully equipped to handle all your family law concerns.

  • Clear Communication

    We don’t throw legal jargon at our clients. Our priority remains to maintain clear communication with our clients, ensuring they understand every step of the process. Every attorney at our law firm is available to answer your questions and address your concerns.

  • Community-driven

    As a law firm rooted in Orange County, we are deeply driven by our community. We regularly participate in local initiatives to learn about the persistent challenges in our community.

Helping Families with a Fresh Start

Divorce may be the end of your marriage, but it is also an opportunity to start afresh. We ensure you start this new chapter with financial stability, mental well-being, and your loved ones close. Our knowledgeable and compassionate attorneys understand what you and your family are going through.

We also understand that this crucial juncture in your life requires prudent decision-making. Rest assured, our law firm will provide you with practical advice and strategic guidance to ease this transition. It all starts with a comprehensive consultation, where we understand what you are going through. After learning the details of your marriage, family, and situation, we’ll explain the legal process involved in your divorce.

In any family law conflict, emotions tend to run high. Whatever issues you are facing, we will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to overcome the challenges that lie ahead. We will keep you informed throughout the process and work tirelessly to resolve your case.

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Meticulously Solving Complex Family Law Problems

Our mission is to provide the highest quality representation and personalized attention to every client. We are committed to helping families through dire situations in their lives. We solely focus on family law but offer full-service expertise to tackle every aspect covered under the California family law system.

  • 1. Divorce

    Divorce can have significant emotional, financial, and legal ramifications. If you are going through or expecting a divorce, it’s crucial to understand California’s divorce laws and make informed decisions.

    California is a no-fault state, which means neither spouse needs to cite wrongdoing as grounds for getting divorced. If a petition is filed, the divorce will proceed even without the non-filing spouse’s consent. The petitioner need only cite irreconcilable differences or legal incapacity of the other spouse to obtain a divorce. From hereon, their divorce can be either contested or uncontested.

    1. Uncontested Divorce: Both spouses agree on child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division.
    2. Contested Divorce: The spouses disagree on key aspects of their divorce, requiring the court to intervene and resolve the dispute.

    A Huntington Beach divorce lawyer can ensure compliance with state laws and procedures, represent you in negotiation settlements, and advocate for your rights in court, if necessary.

  • 2. Child Custody & Visitation

    California courts prioritize the best interests of the child when determining custody arrangements. Custody disputes can be complex and emotionally overwhelming. As a parent, hiring legal representation is the first step to protecting your parental rights.

    In California, child custody is of two types, each defining parental rights and responsibilities. Legal custody defines the parent’s decision-making authority on important matters in the child’s life, including education, healthcare, and religious upbringing. Physical custody refers to where the child will primarily live. Joint custody gives both parents shared responsibilities, whereas sole custody gives one parent primary custody and the other potentially has visitation rights. Courts encourage co-parenting unless it is detrimental to the child’s best interests. The child’s best interests are determined by:

    1. The child’s age and needs
    2. The ability of each parent to care for the child
    3. The child’s relationship with each parent
    4. Level of cooperation between the parents
    5. History of substance abuse or domestic violence of either parent

    At Jos Family Law, we understand how difficult this time is for you. We can mediate, negotiate, or litigate a solution that secures your child’s best interests and protects your parental rights.

  • 3. Child Support

    Both parents have the legal duty to support their minor children until 18 years of age, and sometimes, beyond that. The intention of the law is to minimize the impact of divorce or separation on children. Child support helps maintain the child’s standard of living as it was during the marriage. It also ensures the lower-income spouse lives a better quality of life so that the child’s needs are met. Courts determine child support based on income, living expenses, the time the child spends with each parent, the number of children, and various other factors.

    The child support attorneys at Jos Family Law can help you navigate the financial concerns you have for your child. We will help both parties reach an agreement in their child’s best interests. Our law firm understands that every family is unique, so we personalize and plan every action to cater to your family’s needs.

  • 4. Spousal Support

    Spousal support, or alimony, intends to help the financially disadvantaged spouse maintain stability after divorce. Alimony is not necessarily granted as part of the divorce decree unless a spouse specifically requests it. The court will assess various factors, such as the length of the marriage, the standard of living established during the marriage, the earning ability of both spouses and contributions made to the household or career by the requesting spouse. Based on these factors, the court may either award temporary alimony, lasting for a specific duration until the spouse can achieve financial independence, or permanent alimony which only terminates upon death or remarriage. Our Huntington Beach family lawyer will advocate for a fair alimony arrangement that is consistent with the financial realities of both parties.

  • 5. Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders

    Victims of domestic violence have legal protection under California laws. Domestic violence includes any abuse or threat of abuse made against an intimate partner or family member. The court has the authority to issue protective orders that prevent the abuser from contacting, coming near, and harming the victim.

    Common types of restraining orders include:

    Emergency Protective Order (EPO): Provides immediate, short-term protection (5-7 days).

    Temporary Restraining Order (TRO): Issued as an ex-parte order by the court until a full hearing can take place. Typically valid for up to three weeks.

    Final Restraining Order: Issued after a court hearing by the judge. It can last up to 5 years.

    A Huntington Beach family lawyer can help you obtain protective orders and ensure enforcement to protect you and your loved ones against harm.

  • 6. Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

    Marital agreements establish financial arrangements if the spouses divorce or separate. These agreements may be created before or during a marriage and clearly outline the financial responsibilities of both parties. Marital agreements protect the financial assets of the parties and address financial disputes once the marriage is over.

    As experienced family law attorneys, we can draft prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to minimize the financial stress in your marriage.

Enforcement & Modification of Court Orders

Once the court issues custody, visitation, and support orders, both parties must follow them. If a spouse repeatedly violates custody or support orders, the other spouse can petition the court for enforcement of the order. The enforcement action may result in:

  1. Wage Garnishment (for unpaid child support)
  2. Contempt of Court Proceedings
  3. Fines or Jailtime

In some instances, circumstances may change significantly, necessitating a modification of the custody and/or support orders. Either party can move a modification request with the court, proving the material change in circumstances and asking the court for a new order. The reasons for modification may include:

  1. Relocation of a Parent
  2. Change in Job or Income
  3. The Child’s Evolving Needs
  4. Violation of Custody or Support Orders

Our Huntington Beach family lawyers can assist with the enforcement and modification of orders if your ex-spouse is not complying or if circumstances have changed considerably.

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The Role of Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law

Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provide a way for parties in a family law dispute to resolve conflicts outside the court. Mediation involves a neutral third-party mediator who helps both parties communicate, compromise, and reach agreements on issues like child custody, child support, and property division. The mediator facilitates discussions and aims to arrive at a mutually acceptable resolution without the stress and cost of litigation. Any agreement reached via mediation can be formalized as a legally binding court order.

Alternative Dispute Resolution includes mediation, as well as other methods like arbitration and collaborative law. In arbitration, a neutral arbitrator can make legally binding decisions after hearing both sides, while collaborative law allows both parties and their attorneys to negotiate a settlement.

These out-of-court resolution methods are quicker, cost-effective, and amicable than a full-blown court trial, making them a favorable option for many individuals and families across California.

Our Goal - To Provide the Highest Quality Representation to Every Client

We understand the plight of families and the importance of achieving the right outcome for their situation. Every client we serve can be confident of the highest quality representation and personal attention. Our goal is to get your legal issues under control and resolve them as quickly and efficiently as possible.

The experience and expertise of the Huntington Beach family lawyer you choose can make all the difference. The last thing you need is an attorney who is incompetent, unethical or lacks communication skills. At Jos Family Law, we carefully manage our caseload to give individual attention to every client and respond to their queries in a timely manner. Striking the right balance between compassion and professionalism, we are here to guide you through the process with minimal stress.

Call (714) 733-7066 to schedule a consultation and discuss your concerns with our attorneys today.

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Working Tirelessly for You & Your Family

As a family law attorney, one of the most important things to consider is experience. Not only do you need an attorney who knows all the latest laws and court decisions, but you want someone who has been in court before, has a good track record for winning cases, and can help you avoid future legal issues.

If your divorce includes custody disputes or complicated financial questions, such as alimony, division of property, or dealing with retirement accounts, then it's crucial that you find an attorney with experience in these areas. Our team at Jos Family Law includes respected family law attorneys who have been practicing for many years and know what they are doing. Contact us today for your consultation!

Frequently Asked Questions

The divorce process in California is highly nuanced and has complex documentation and procedural requirements. The first step is to hire an attorney who can protect your interests. You can then start the divorce process by gathering the necessary documents, filling out the relevant forms, and filing them with the clerk at the local family court.

California is a no-fault state, so you don’t have to cite a reason to file for divorce. You can claim irreconcilable differences or legal incapacity in your petition.

California laws grant equal custody rights to mothers and fathers if they were married at the time of childbirth. Unmarried fathers must prove paternity, either by signing the Voluntary declaration of paternity (VDOP) with the mother or petitioning the court for genetic testing of himself, the child, and the mother. Unless it contradicts the best interests of the child, the court will grant joint custody to both parents.

As the custodial parent, you should not move out of the state without the co-parent’s consent or the court’s approval. Your relocation shouldn’t affect the other parents' joint custody or visitation rights. The court will consider the reason for the relocation, the child’s relationship with the other parent, how the relocation will affect the physical custody rights of the other parent, and whether the move will benefit the child’s financial, educational, or emotional situation.

Speak to our attorneys if you’re considering or contesting a relocation.

Yes. You can modify the terms of child support if you can show a significant change in circumstances that make the modification necessary. Instances where you have been forced to take a lower-paying job, the child’s needs have changed, or the child becomes legally emancipated are valid grounds for a modification.

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Our attorneys are here to help you during every stage of your case. Schedule a confidential consultation and know your options with the seasoned counsel of top family law attorneys.

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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 who 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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