Areas of Practice

Divorce

 

The difficult decision to end your marriage and seek a divorce marks a crossroad in your life. You want a family law attorney on your side who will explain every step of the process and every course of action available. Mr. Humphrey will help you make the right decisions with confidence and start the next chapter of your life with much-needed peace of mind.

Child Custody & Visitation

 

In making a child custody or visitation order, California courts are guided by the best interests of the child standard. The court may award custody to one or both parents, with the goal being to provide the child with the most stable environment possible. Whether you are pursuing sole custody or joint custody with another parent, a child custody agreement can be drafted a variety of ways. Mr. Humphrey will help you find the right arrangement for your family.

Spousal & Child Support

 

Financial matters are always a major concern in any family law proceeding. Both spouses face serious financial consequences in family law cases. California law is designed to ensure that both spouses and their children have the financial support necessary to accommodate their basic needs once a divorce has been finalized. Generally, the higher wage earner usually has to pay support. Mr. Humphrey represents clients on both sides of support cases. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your children, or you will likely be the spouse ordered to pay support, Mr. Humphrey will do everything on your behalf to achieve the best available outcome.

Property Division

 

If you are going through a divorce, you are probably concerned about the distribution of your property. How can you equitably distribute items acquired over the course of your marriage? Mr. Humphrey’s knowledge of California Community Property law will help you to develop a plan to fairly divide your property.

Limited Scope Representation

 

With Limited Scope Representation you can hire Mr. Humphrey to assist you with the parts of your case you need help with, and then you can handle parts on your own to save money.

Premarital Agreements

 

Premarital agreements (also called prenuptial agreements) have become more common between engaged couples, losing some of the negative stigma they used to carry. Prenups can be a valuable and important tool in the event of a divorce, but they must be drafted and negotiated carefully and fairly. If you and your partner are considering a prenuptial agreement. Mr. Humphrey can provide you with guidance on whether one is right for you.

Marital Settlement Agreements

 

Just because your divorce is contested doesn’t mean that you’ll have to go to court to settle your issues. It’s important to try to come to an agreement on your own with a little outside assistance. Mr. Humphrey is a skilled negotiator and knows how to navigate emotionally-tense family law matters. If both sides agree to settle the issues of the case, Mr. Humphrey will draft an enforceable agreement that the court will approve.