DIVORCE LAWYER LOS ANGELES
FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS
Divorce is difficult. At Castellanos & Associates, APLC our Los Angeles family law firm has been helping families get through complex divorce and family law issues ranging from child custody to support, paternity, domestic violence restraining orders, termination of parental rights, legal guardianship of minors and adoption. Together our family lawyers have over 40 years of collective experience practicing in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. Our family law firm prides itself on offering professional, high-quality legal representation at an affordable price, uniquely setting our practice apart from any other divorce lawyer Los Angeles has to offer in Southern California.
When you decide to divorce getting help from a divorce lawyer in Los Angeles is essential. In a divorce, serious legal and financial issues combine with emotion requiring your divorce lawyer to demonstrate care, sensitivity, competency, professionalism and knowledge when it comes to the unique challenges you face. Our managing partner, Edwin Castellanos, is an experienced family law litigation attorney with proven financial experience. With an accounting degree from New York University and work-related experience in finance and accounting before becoming a trial lawyer, Mr. Castellanos is well versed at negotiation of financial matters. He has practiced exclusively in family law for over 17 years, and he is experienced at handling complex trial matters involving high-asset/high-income earner issues during divorce.
Our family law firm has successfully represented thousands of clients in matters concerning contested and uncontested divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitations, child relocation or move away cases, paternity, termination of parental rights, child support, spousal support, domestic violence, fathers' rights, mothers' rights, enforcement of court orders, same sex marriage and dissolution, guardianship and adoption.
At Castellanos & Associates, APLC, we understand family law. The family law attorneys at our firm know this is probably one of the most challenging times in your life. A family lawyer from our firm will help guide you in the right direction. We know you are making important decisions that will influence your future. If you have children, the choices you make now will influence your life and your children's lives as well. That's why we believe it's important to get the knowledge you need now to protect your future interests.
DEDICATED & EXPERIENCED FAMILY LAWYERS
At Castellanos & Associates, APLC, we are dedicated family lawyers serving individuals from all walks of life. Our clients have included individuals with sensitive, high level security clearance from government agencies, law enforcement officers, cases involving professional athletes, unmarried couples with children, intended or adoptive parents, registered domestic partners and business entrepreneurs. No matter the family law issue, whether attempting to deviate from guideline support, litigating concealed assets by a spouse, or finalizing your adoption, every family law case is essential to our practice. We have extensive experience handling matters concerning high net worth individuals, as well as cases where reducing support may be essential during the economic downturn in our economy. Our family law attorneys put clients first by having their best interests at heart, and handling each family law matter with sensitivity and compassion for the unique challenges of our diverse client base.
AGGRESSIVE FAMILY LAW AND DIVORCE HELP
Our divorce attorneys are dedicated to helping families obtain highly competent legal representation. We are aggressive, but we know successful advocacy does not always require hard fought litigation. Our family law firm is dedicated to empowering you with knowledge and creating workable solutions to help you and your family through some of life's legal challenges. Here are some of the ways our attorneys can help you:
A Team Approach: We have a practical approach towards case management. While one of our divorce lawyers in Los Angeles may take the lead on your case, another family law attorney is usually available same day or within 24 hours to answer questions and provide assistance. We work together as a team to keep clients informed without passing on unreasonable costs to you.
Professional and Competent Family Law Practice at a Reasonable Price: The philosophy of our practice is to achieve the best possible results for clients while providing quality family law services at a reasonable cost. Our lawyers remain accessible to clients. At our firm, lawyers handle the important aspects of your case...not paralegals! Our family law attorneys do not charge clients for every telephone conversation, nor do we charge additional fees to give you the information you need to become informed about your case. We also do not charge for faxes and reasonable photocopies made in our office. Simply put, we provide tremendous value in legal representation without sacrificing experience, competence or professionalism.
FREE Initial Consultation: We have built a family law practice with a significant caseload in divorce and family law matters, so we know how difficult time management can be for lawyers. However, we are committed to providing value, which means we do not charge for an initial consultation with one of our family law attorneys.
Personal Service from a Family Law Attorney with Proven Experience: Our managing partner, Edwin J. Castellanos, is the founder of our firm and he personally oversees each family law matter at our office. Mr. Castellanos has over 17 years of experience in complex divorce, property division, custody, parentage and guardianship litigation. Mr. Castellanos is also fluent in Spanish. All of the family law attorneys at our firm in Los Angeles have the knowledge and competence to help you think strategically about your case, but you also have the confidence knowing Mr. Castellanos will personally oversee your matter and work alongside each attorney at our firm.
Los Angeles Fixed or Flat Fee Family Law Attorney: We offer flat or fixed fees for select matters such as: uncontested divorce, stepparent adoption, and guardianship of minor cases that do not require attorney representation. We are not legal document providers, but instead we are a full service divorce law firm. Our divorce attorneys are licensed to practice law in California, and are held to a high ethical standard. Our family law lawyers have an ethical obligation to tell you the truth about your case. We do not suggest self-representation if one of our lawyers believes it would jeopardize you or your families future. After consultation with one of our family law attorneys, which is free at our firm, you will know why we may not believe self-representation would serve your interests. The ultimate decision regarding representation is yours. We also offer unbundled legal services and limited scope representation, but we will tell you the truth while giving you the knowledge you need to have confidence in the choices you make today. Why risk anything else?
LOS ANGELES CHILD CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP LAWYER
In the United States, recent National Census data shows there are over 5.4 million children living under the care and supervision of their grandparents and other relatives today. Some of these children find they are left with grandparents or some other relative because their parents were unable or unwilling to care for them. There are a number of reasons why grandparents and other relative caregivers find themselves raising these children such as: substance abuse by parents, unemployed parents, parents who are incarcerated, or even the unfortunate death of one or both parents. Whatever the reason, you may want to have the legal authority to provide medical care for your grandchildren, enroll them in school, and receive public government benefits and other public assistance. You may also be extremely concerned about having the ability to protect these children from future custody challenges and create stability for your relationship.
At Castellanos & Associates, APLC, we handle guardianship of minor cases and other child custody issues throughout Los Angeles and Southern California. We understand how difficult custodial issues can be for grandparents and relative caregivers, and we know it is important to provide stability for the caretaker-child relationship. Contact a Los Angeles guardianship lawyer at our firm, we look forward to helping you today with a free initial consultation.
SPANISH-SPEAKING DIVORCE LAWYER IN CALIFORNIA
While choosing to work with a divorce attorney or a particular law firm is a personal decision, one thing is certain, the relationship you have with your lawyer will have a significant impact on your life and your families lives in the future. Castellanos & Associates, APLC is an accomplished bilingual divorce and family law firm in Los Angeles, California. Our managing attorney, Edwin J. Castellanos, can advise clients in both English and Spanish. Mr. Castellanos has significant experience handling complex family law matters ranging from the division of business assets to litigating relocation or move away cases, as well as other complex child custody and visitation issues. Mr. Castellanos brings a unique skillset to family law practice, and our firm is uniquely positioned to help residents within our Latino communities throughout Southern California.
CONTACT A LOS ANGELES DIVORCE LAWYER AT OUR FIRM TODAY
If you are in need of an experienced and knowledgeable Los Angeles divorce lawyer, and would like to arrange for a 100% FREE consultation by telephone, Internet or in person, please contact Castellanos & Associates, APLC today. The initial consultation is free to all prospective clients and there is no obligation to hire us. We serve clients in Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. We look forward to helping you move on with confidence and peace of mind.
