Long Beach Divorce Lawyers You Can Trust
Going through a divorce can be traumatic, but at Gilligan, Frisco, Trutanich & Sarris, LLP, we can make your experience less difficult with the proper legal advice and guidance needed to steer you through the complicated process. Unfortunately, we can’t make it completely painless, but we do have decades of experience helping clients through tough times and can provide the expertise and support necessary to minimize as much of the pain of the dissolution process as possible. Our staff includes Long Beach divorce lawyers with backgrounds in business and civil litigation, who specialize in handling divorces that involve complex financial issues, high-conflict litigation, and detailed custody matters.
Our Divorce Attorneys’ Approach
You can have confidence in our ability to represent you and stand by you throughout the entirety of the divorce process. Initially, a petition for dissolution of marriage is filed to start the action to terminate a marriage. The divorce is finalized when a Judgment of Dissolution is entered from the court. The judge will set forth the division of property, custody and a parenting plan, if there are minor children, and child and spousal support, depending on the circumstances at hand. We understand that every California divorce is unique, which is why we tailor our services to meet the needs of each one of our clients. For clients whose situations are agreeable, our attorneys can resolve family conflicts through mediation, collaborative practice, and divorce advisement. In more arduous cases where settlement isn’t an option, we’re prepared to advocate for our clients in the courtroom until all parties are placated. Our divorce lawyers have decades of experience helping clients navigate the divorce process with backgrounds in business and civil litigation. We will support and help you overcome this difficult time, so that you can move forward and begin your next chapter.
GFTS Areas of Expertise
As one of the largest family law firms in the greater Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Orange County area, our supportive staff of eight attorneys will stand firmly behind you with a proven track record of success.
Divorce Litigation
Divorce is another term for dissolution of marriage, which is the procedure to legally end a couple’s marriage. We specialize in making this process as smooth and painless as possible.
Mediation
Divorce Mediation is a voluntary process where you make decisions together with your spouse based on an understanding of your views, your spouse’s views, and the reality you face.
Collaborative Divorce
The goal of Collaborative Practice is to come to a mutually acceptable, negotiated settlement between two parties without having to go to court. If you’re considering it, contact us today.
Child Visitation
Child custody is often the most contentious and stressful issue considered during a divorce or separation. We can help establish a schedule that’s in the best interest of the children.
Paternity Law
A paternity action allows a person to secure child support, custody, visitation rights, and child support for a child born to unwed persons or persons in a same sex relationship.
Property Division
One of the main issues in a divorce is the division of personal property. We have the expertise and understanding to handle all property issues, from simple to complex.
Pre/Postnuptial Agreements
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements are contracts between spouses or prospective spouses which determine the financial rights and obligations in the event of divorce or death.
Post-Judgement Enforcement
Post-judgment action can be necessary when a party is violating a prior court order or when a parent’s circumstances have changed significantly requiring a modification.