Certified Family Law specialist
Los Angeles Family Law
Family Law Attorneys Serving Los Angeles
60+ Years of Combined Experience in Family Law
Divorce, parenting, support, and property concerns often overlap. Addressing them together can clarify which decisions require immediate attention and how each one may affect your family’s future.
We assess your goals, immediate concerns, relevant documents, and any safety issues before recommending a path forward. Whether your situation calls for negotiation or court intervention, we develop a strategy around your circumstances.
Discuss your concerns with our family law team. Call (818) 435-3773 to arrange a consultation.
Family Law Services for Los Angeles Clients
Because our practice is focused on family law, we can address disputes involving several legal and personal concerns at once. We represent clients from the beginning of a case through contested proceedings, as well as when existing orders or agreements need attention.
Our services include:
- Divorce and Legal Separation: Navigating dissolution, financial disclosures, parenting concerns, support, property, and debts.
- Child Custody and Non-Parent Custody: Resolving legal custody, physical custody, parenting time, and requests involving non-parents.
- Child Support and Spousal Support: Establishing, contesting, or modifying support based on financial information and applicable orders.
- Property Division: Identifying and addressing assets and debts connected to divorce or separation.
- Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders: Representing clients in proceedings involving protective orders.
- Modifications: Seeking or responding to changes involving custody, parenting time, or support.
- Adoption: Guiding clients through legal issues connected to the adoption process.
- Marital Agreements: Preparing and addressing prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements.
California Divorce, Custody & Support Decisions
A California family law case may proceed through agreement, negotiation, mediation, hearings, or trial. The right path depends on the level of disagreement, parenting concerns, financial complexity, safety issues, and the need for enforceable court orders.
Issues to discuss with an attorney may include:
- Parenting Arrangements: Legal custody addresses decision-making authority, while physical custody and parenting time determine where children live and when they spend time with each parent.
- Temporary Orders: A court may address custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, or other immediate concerns while a case is pending.
- Financial Disclosures: Divorce and legal separation proceedings may require detailed information about income, expenses, assets, and debts.
- Settlement or Litigation: Some disputes can be resolved through negotiation or mediation. Others may require hearings, a trial, or a judge’s decision.
This information offers general context about California family law. It isn’t individualized legal advice, and your options will depend on the facts of your case.
More Than 60 Years of Combined Family Law Experience
Our attorneys bring more than 60 years of combined experience to divorce and related family matters. Joel Stuart Seidel has been a Certified Family Law Specialist since 2004, a professional designation focused specifically on family law.
Our founding attorney’s background includes family law trials and appeals, including appellate matters involving judicial officers. That perspective may be valuable when a dispute involves contested evidence, significant legal questions, or a ruling that may warrant appellate review.
Individual Strategy Backed by Collaborative Insight
We tailor each strategy to the client’s priorities instead of applying the same approach to every dispute. Our collaborative model draws on insight from across our team while keeping the case focused on the facts and goals that matter to you.
We explain the available paths, discuss meaningful risks, and communicate honestly throughout the process. When appropriate, we pursue resolution through negotiation or mediation. When contested proceedings are necessary, we’re prepared to present your position in court.
Family Law Counsel for Los Angeles & the San Fernando Valley
From our San Fernando Valley base, we serve clients in Los Angeles, North Hills East, and surrounding communities. Depending on the venue and nature of the dispute, a Los Angeles resident’s case may proceed through the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Clarify Your Next Steps in a Family Law Matter
At Joel S. Seidel & Associates, we combine individualized guidance, collaborative insight, and leadership from a Certified Family Law Specialist. We handle negotiated and contested matters involving divorce, parenting, support, property, and other family concerns.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your priorities, the issues requiring attention, and the information that may shape your next steps.
Call (818) 435-3773 to speak with our team about your family law matter.
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“He is proficient in knowing the law and legal system. He invests extra time to research cases and provides a calm and confident presence.” - Former Client
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“Mr. Seidel represented me on a case that involved child custody issues, child support issues, spousal support issues, attorney fees, and the division of assets. He was prepared at all times, professional, and I could not be happier with his work and the ou” - Samuel (reviewed on Yelp)
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“Joel and his team are incredible. They coached me through and incredibly difficult custody battle that ultimately ended in my child and my favor.” - Viola C. (reviewed on Google)
