Practice Area Overview

Family Law & Divorce

Laguna Hills, California Family Law Attorney

The state of California is a community property state. This means that in cases involving divorce, all marital property and assets are divided evenly between the parties. Typically, property or assets acquired over the course of a marriage are subject to division. As a result, any vehicles, furniture, stock, or earnings on 401k accounts accrued during your marriage must be divided between you and your spouse. At the family law office of Donald Bebereia, I work closely with clients in explaining the financial and legal consequences of a divorce. What you agree to during negotiations or in a divorce settlement will effect the custody of your children, you visitation rights, spousal maintenance obligations, and other factors as well.

In order to protect the rights and interests of you and your children it's important to first understand the legal and financial issues involved in a divorce or family law dispute. Be prepared with the information you need -- contact family law attorney  Donald Bebereia today.

Family Law Issues and Divorce

My office advises and represents clients in regard to the following family law issues:

• Divorce
• Paternity
• Visitation rights
• Enforcement actions
• Child / spousal support
• Division of marital assets
• Post divorce modifications

Alternatives to Bitter, Costly Litigation

Mediation provides a cost-effective forum for couples to work out differences without the involvement of the court. Not only does mediation put you in charge of the terms of your divorce or family law dispute, it also allows you to negotiate issues and reach a compromise on things that would otherwise be decided by a judge if you went to court. For instance, you may agree to let your spouse keep the family home in exchange for letting you keep all your stock investments.

Couples can also reach terms governing child custody, visitation schedules, and spousal maintenance. In each case, mediation puts you in charge of your future -- not a disinterested, third-party judge who may impose terms neither you nor your spouse like.

Getting Started -- Contact Donald Bebereia Today

Divorce, child custody hearings, even enforcements to make your ex-spouse pay child support require careful preparation and an understanding of what the law requires. If you're unsure what your rights are or how a divorce will effect you, contact the law office of family law attorney and divorce lawyer Donald Bebereia today. I can make sure you're informed, prepared, and ready to meet the challenges of the future.

Special Hours Appointments - Credit Cards Accepted - Bilingual Services

I regularly serve clients throughout Orange County, including the communities of Santa Ana, Laguna Hills, Camp Pendleton, Riverside, Newport Beach, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Coto de Caza, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, Rancho Santa Margarita, Trabuco Canyon, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Irvine, and San Clemente.