Dana Point Child Custody Lawyer

Dana Point child custody has two parts under California law: physical custody and legal custody. Joint custody allows the parents to have joint physical custody and joint legal custody. However, the court can award joint legal custody, and not award joint physical custody. Under physical custody, one parent may be granted sole physical custody where the child would reside with and be supervised by one parent. Under joint physical custody orders, the parents share physical custody, and the law ensures that the child have frequent and continuing contact with both parents.

Sole legal custody allows one parent the right and responsibility to make decisions about the health, education, and welfare of the child. Joint legal custody allows both parents to share these rights and responsibilities. California law does not establish a preference for sole or joint custody in contested proceedings.

There are considerations the law establishes in making Dana Point child custody awards. Public policy of California is to ensure the minor children frequent and continuing contact with both parents. Also, custody orders must be made according to the child's best interest. Domestic violence and a history of abuse will be considered by the court in determining the child's best interest. Move-away/relocation cases arise when one parent seeks to move to another jurisdiction. The court must evaluate the child's need for stability and continuity. Move-away/relocation cases are generally hotly contested.

Spousal Support/Alimony Lawyer

California spousal support can be temporary and long-term. Temporary support can be awarded while a dissolution or legal separation is pending. The court may award an amount depending on he party's need and he payer's ability to pay. Judges typically use the support software when ordering temporary Dana Point spousal support.

Long-term Dana Point spousal support may be ordered by the court in any amount, and for any period of time that the court deems just and reasonable. In making a determination for support, the court must base its decision on the marital standard of living. The court must also consider the extent to which each party's earning capacity will maintain the standard of living established during the marriage. The complete list of factors the court must consider are found in California Family Code section 4320.

Limited Scope Representation

California attorneys are allowed to provide Dana Point limited scope representation to clients involved in family law and civil cases since it was approved by the Judicial Council. Many parties to family law and civil litigation actions would like the help of an attorney for parts of their cases, even if they cannot afford full representation. Attorneys may appear at court hearings even if the attorney did not prepare the legal paperwork. In contrast, attorneys can prepare legal paperwork, but do not have to appear in court if the cause of action actually gets to the point of having court dates. Most people find that having an advocate at the court hearing helps alleviate additional stress that is naturally created with litigation.

Dana Point Divorce Lawyer

A Dana Point divorce is more than the end of a marriage. How the issues are addressed will affect your life and impact your loved ones. Family dynamics and finances are complex. When confronted with a divorce, the future feels uncertain and overwhelmingly complex.

You need a Dana Point divorce lawyer that is well versed in California State divorce laws. We are accomplished, experienced, and compassionate Dana Point divorce lawyers, able to handle the most complex and involved cases.

With Dana Point Divorce Lawyer Joe Torri on your side, you can move forward with confidence and breathe a sigh of relief.

About Dana Point, CA

The year 1989 brought the incorporation of the community of Dana Point as a city. The author of a classic sea journal named Two Years Before the Mast was published in 1840 by a seaman, and an attorney who trained at Harvard named Richard Henry Dana Jr. was the namesake of the community. Mr. Dana documents his journey from Boston, around Cape Horn to California, on the merchant ship named the Pilgrim in his journal. In this journal, Mr. Dana also describes the region that was once known as Capistrano Bay, and is currently named Dana Point.

This community celebrated its 20th anniversary on January 1, 2009. The Dana Point Historical Society hosted a reenactment ceremony of the establishment of cityhood, in commemoration of this date. The event was well attended by politicians, visitors, and residents alike. The Historical Society also showcased other highlights such as the history of the community.

Dana Point can be characterized by almost 7 miles of rolling hills and prominent coastal bluffs along the coast next to the Pacific Ocean. Dana Point is also home to some 33,429 residents, according to the California Department of Finance. The most interesting of these bluffs is one of the most significant landmarks on the coastline of the County of Orange and overlooks Dana Point Harbor. These bluffs are unique promontory named the Headlands.

Dana Point Harbor offers both visitors and residents more than 50 restaurants and specialty shops, as well as mooring and slips for more than 2,500 boats. Dana Point harbor attracts numerous visitors every year for shopping many different recreational activities such as parasailing, biking, jogging, walking, and sport fishing. The Dana Point Harbor is also considered the gateway to one of the most popular beach facilities in California known as Doheny State Park. There are also numerous recreational activities available in this 62 acre State Park such as the exploration of tide pools, biking, surfing, swimming, picnicking, and camping and many others.

There are more than 1,900 hotel rooms in Dana Point that range in services and accommodations from 5 star hotels to economy to hotels. Meeting and convention facilities are available at the larger resort facilities. All of these facilities offer access to the unique coastal amenities in Dana Point.

Dana Point is located about halfway between San Diego and Los Angeles in the southern part of the County of Orange, California. Dana Point is bordered by the communities of San Clemente on the south, San Juan Capistrano on the east, and Laguna Beach and Laguna Niguel on the north.

There are many different attractions for visitors and their families to enjoy in and around Dana Point. One of these attractions that visitors and their families can enjoy is Dana Wharf Sport fishing in Dana Point with Saturday nights offering live music cruises. The cruise will be aboard the 95 foot Dana Pride, which offers one of the most comfortable rides on the water, inside seating, a large galley, as well as seating on the upper deck. The boat also offers a full bar including mixed drinks, imported and domestic beer, and wine. If the weather is permitting, in addition to cruising the harbor this ship will oftentimes venture out of the harbor to see the famous headlands of Dana Point.

Free Initial Consultation

Our law office would like to hear your concerns about the family law issues that are arising. Contact us anytime for an initial complimentary consultation. We generally answer the phone during non-business hours within reason, and we will get back to you promptly if we are unavailable. Addressing family law issues promptly is critical. Our office will advocate for a fair outcome if you allow us to earn your trust.

Regain Peace of Mind

Our family law attorneys understand how difficult it is when one parent unjustifiably withholds children from the other parent or communicates a desire to move away with the children to another state or county. Obtaining child custody orders from the court will prohibit a parent from taking unjustifiable action. Also, our divorce attorneys know how important it is to divide community property, and to establish or defend against spousal support and child support. Rely on us to zealously argue for a fair and just outcome.

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