Family Law
Divorce
Divorce involves a complete transition of your life. It is much more than simply the legal end to a marriage. Divorce is a major life-changing decision. A great amount of issues and questions arise throughout this process. You will be becoming a single parent, and the parent potentially responsible for child support and/or spousal support.
California is a no fault divorce state, which means that either spouse may obtain a divorce without showing cause. Adultery, abandonment and abusive treatment are the most common grounds for divorce. The Law Offices of Jeff R. Layfield has the experience needed to gather the evidence and present a strong ground for divorce on the client's behalf. At the Law Offices of Jeff R. Layfield we strive to protect your financial interests. We handle pertinent issues such as property division, child custody, child support, visitations, and maintenance.
Child Support
Child support is the payment from one parent to the other for the well-being of the child involved, and is calculated according to strict California guidelines. At our Law Office, comprehensive child support services include assistance with child support collection, child support orders, modifications, etc. Such factors as income of the non-custodial parent, school costs, private school tuition and medical expenses not reimbursed are often important in cases pertaining to child support matters.
Child Custody
Child custody cases are often considered to be the toughest. When parents divorce or separate, and have disputes over what is in their child’s best interest, the courts intervene with the goal of protecting the child. Laws pertaining to child custody exist in order to preserve the child’s best interests, even though child custody has become a more complex problem in divorce cases. It is crucial that you have legal representation, to ensure that your rights and your child’s rights are being protected by experienced attorneys.
Spousal Support
Spousal support is often one of the most difficult situations to deal with in the divorce process because it affects the current and future lifestyles of both spouses. No one wants to be hindered financially by the payment or lack of alimony. The court has broad discretion to award any amount of money that is necessary for the support of the recipient spouse as long as the court’s decision is based on the facts and the circumstances existing at the time the award is granted. An attorney will play a big part in showing the necessary information and facts to help you reach the goals you are hoping for in regards to maintenance payments. The judge will examine the following before awarding spousal support:
- The length of the marriage
- The conduct of the parties during the marriage
- Age and health of the parties
- Occupations of the parties and their incomes
- Sources of income
- Vocational skills and employability of the spouses
- Assets and debts of the parties
- Any special needs of the parties
- The opportunity of the parties to acquire future income and assets
Visitation
Both parents have parental rights to visitations with their child. Choosing an attorney to help resolve your visitation matters is a decision that is often considered to be critical. You need someone you can trust with your family's personal details during this stressful time, and we can help you. At the Law Office of Jeff R. Layfield, our family law attorneys can help with your rights and advise you on the best plan for lasting success.
Divorce involves a complete transition of your life. It is much more than simply the legal end to a marriage. Divorce is a major life-changing decision. A great amount of issues and questions arise throughout this process. You will be becoming a single parent, and the parent potentially responsible for child support and/or spousal support.
California is a no fault divorce state, which means that either spouse may obtain a divorce without showing cause. Adultery, abandonment and abusive treatment are the most common grounds for divorce. The Law Offices of Jeff R. Layfield has the experience needed to gather the evidence and present a strong ground for divorce on the client's behalf. At the Law Offices of Jeff R. Layfield we strive to protect your financial interests. We handle pertinent issues such as property division, child custody, child support, visitations, and maintenance.
Child Support
Child support is the payment from one parent to the other for the well-being of the child involved, and is calculated according to strict California guidelines. At our Law Office, comprehensive child support services include assistance with child support collection, child support orders, modifications, etc. Such factors as income of the non-custodial parent, school costs, private school tuition and medical expenses not reimbursed are often important in cases pertaining to child support matters.
Child Custody
Child custody cases are often considered to be the toughest. When parents divorce or separate, and have disputes over what is in their child’s best interest, the courts intervene with the goal of protecting the child. Laws pertaining to child custody exist in order to preserve the child’s best interests, even though child custody has become a more complex problem in divorce cases. It is crucial that you have legal representation, to ensure that your rights and your child’s rights are being protected by experienced attorneys.
Spousal Support
Spousal support is often one of the most difficult situations to deal with in the divorce process because it affects the current and future lifestyles of both spouses. No one wants to be hindered financially by the payment or lack of alimony. The court has broad discretion to award any amount of money that is necessary for the support of the recipient spouse as long as the court’s decision is based on the facts and the circumstances existing at the time the award is granted. An attorney will play a big part in showing the necessary information and facts to help you reach the goals you are hoping for in regards to maintenance payments. The judge will examine the following before awarding spousal support:
- The length of the marriage
- The conduct of the parties during the marriage
- Age and health of the parties
- Occupations of the parties and their incomes
- Sources of income
- Vocational skills and employability of the spouses
- Assets and debts of the parties
- Any special needs of the parties
- The opportunity of the parties to acquire future income and assets
Visitation
Both parents have parental rights to visitations with their child. Choosing an attorney to help resolve your visitation matters is a decision that is often considered to be critical. You need someone you can trust with your family's personal details during this stressful time, and we can help you. At the Law Office of Jeff R. Layfield, our family law attorneys can help with your rights and advise you on the best plan for lasting success.
Civil Litigation
The Law Office of Jeff R. Layfield represents clients in a wide variety of general litigation. The firm’s litigators are aggressive in advocating on behalf of clients, bringing years of coutroom experience to bear in each action.