- Divorce
- Child SupportOne of the most important components of any family law case involving children, aside from custody, is child support. Support is the court-ordered financial maintenance of a child. As soon as the divorce petition is filed, issues concerning temporary child support often arise. SGSB’s lawyers quickly assess a fair and reasonable support amount based on the finances and assets involved in a client’s case.
- Child Custody and VisitationAnka’s Aweigh! Navigating the Uncharted Disclosure Waters of Confidential Child Custody Evaluation Reports ” was published in the April issue of the Orange County Bar Association Family Law Section Newsletter.
- PaternitySometimes child custody, parenting time, and child support issues arise outside of a marital relationship. These proceedings are called “Parentage” or Paternity actions. While many of the considerations overlap with custody or child support disputes arising in a divorce, there are special rules and procedures that must be followed. The attorneys at SGSB possess the expertise to handle these sensitive matters.
- Premarital AgreementRobert Benavente was a panelist for the presentation “Litigating Premarital Agreements, Post-2020 UPA Amendments” at the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Southern California Chapter’s 29th Annual Trial Advocacy Institute.
- Spousal Support“Spousal Support (sometimes referred to as “Alimony” or “Maintenance”) is sometimes one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. There are over 15 factors which courts must analyze to determine if, and to what extent (amount and duration), spousal support will be ordered. Given the long lasting effects the outcome of a spousal support issue may have on the parties, it is particularly imperative that litigants have the most experienced and knowledgeable attorneys to handle these important issues. SGSB’s attorneys have decades of experience successfully litigating and settling spousal support issues.”
- Legal SeparationIf you have determined that your marriage is irretrievably broken, it may be time to file for divorce or legal separation. The first step is to complete a Petition for…
- Criminal Defense
- Restraining OrderA domestic violence restraining order is a legal tool used to protect an individual from ongoing physical or emotional abuse from a current or former partner, family member, or household…
- Estate PlanningJason Schwartz lectured to the Orange County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section on the topic “Crossover Issues in Trust & Estate Law and Family Law.”
- Trusts
- Tax Law