At Violet Woodhouse, APC in Newport Beach, serving Laguna Beach, Anaheim, Irvine, and beyond, our family law attorneys represent clients involved in a wide range of challenging family legal, financial, and tax matters, including divorce, child custody, and child and spousal support. The lawyers and staff at our firm endeavor to provide superior legal representation. We understand how difficult some issues facing married couples can be, and we are aware of the effects that these issues can have on all of those involved. Our commitment to excellence has helped us to earn recognition throughout Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties as a premier family law firm.
In addition to our legal representation, we provide an array of consulting services, including financial planning assistance from a nationally respected CFP® professional and preparation of both pre- and post-marital agreements.
A divorce establishes the ending of a marriage and often marks the beginning of contentious issues concerning child custody and support, division of assets and debts, and other financial, tax, and legal considerations. You need powerful legal representation to ensure that you receive the economic benefits and legal rights to which you are entitled. The Newport Beach family law attorneys at Violet P. Woodhouse, APC will protect your rights and help you to understand both the legal and financial realities of divorce. You and your children will be affected by the decisions you make now.
Generally, all couples can choose to legally separate or divorce when religious or other reasons preclude the dissolution of the marriage bonds. Legal separation establishes an end to the relationship. However, couples are not permitted to remarry. The Newport Beach family law attorneys at Violet P. Woodhouse, APC will guide you through the process of legal separation.
Child custody is perhaps one of the most sensitive issues in family law. When a couple is unable to agree upon custody arrangements during a divorce, the courts must step in. At the heart of child custody disputes is what is best for the child.
Paternity determines both parents' and children's rights to specific benefits and entitlements. Current advances in DNA testing have removed most, if not all, of the mystery surrounding questions of paternity. However, this has not made the paternity laws any less complex. When paternity disputes arise, those involved require experienced representation to ensure that their rights are upheld. At Violet P. Woodhouse, APC in Newport Beach, serving Laguna Beach, Anaheim, Irvine, and all of Orange County and beyond, our highly skilled family law attorneys are able to help individuals resolve paternity issues involving rights of custody, visitation, and support.
Couples are allowed to decide many terms of their divorce without court involvement. However, when it comes to child support, the court will insist on reviewing the arrangements. In many cases, support is paid to the custodial parent or the spouse with lesser earnings. Payment of support is one of the most contentious issues that divorcing spouses may face. For that reason, it is important to obtain representation by experienced attorneys to ensure your rights are protected. At our Newport Beach firm, our family law attorneys will help negotiate an arrangement that works for you.
California is a community property state, and the laws governing the division of spouses' property and debts are complex. In order to ensure the most equitable division of property, assets, and debts, you should consult with our Newport Beach family law attorneys, who can help you negotiate a favorable marital settlement agreement.
Our family law attorneys can help you determine the tax consequences of your divorce. Our attorneys and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner can help you identify crucial factors affecting your taxes and determine your proper filing status. We can help you address important tax questions, guide you in taking the necessary precautions for saving money, and overcome any financial pitfalls that arise.
Like any other asset, your business interests may be subject to division during divorce. You have worked hard, investing too much time and money in ensuring the success of your business to jeopardize its continued health with the havoc a divorce can cause. The family law attorneys with our firm can help you to protect the fruits of your efforts.
In California, spouses have an obligation to share all information available with each other and be accountable to the other for financial transactions affecting the other's potential or real interests. Unfortunately, a divorce can prompt a game of hide and seek as spouses attempt to conceal assets or divert funds into secret accounts in order to keep money and property away from the other spouse.
The Family Code imposes rules to control the actions of spouses regarding the confidential (fiduciary) relationship they have with one another. Under the Family Code, spouses cannot take an unfair advantage of each other due to their confidential relationship, which is “…subject to the same rights and duties of non-marital business partners….” It also imposes a duty of the highest good faith and fair dealing on each spouse. The Family Code also maintains the management and control of the couple’s assets and liabilities by the managing spouse until they have been divided by the couple or by a court.
The remedies for breach of the duties and obligations imposed on spouses is clearly laid out by the Family Code. If you need assistance in enforcing these duties and obligations, our attorneys can help.
At our Newport Beach firm serving Laguna Beach, Irvine, Anaheim, and surrounding areas, our family law attorneys are committed to providing clients with diligent and thorough representation to meet their needs. Our dedication to providing effective representation has helped our firm earn acclaim throughout Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. If you are involved in a challenging family law matter or domestic dispute, contact Violet P. Woodhouse, APC to schedule a consultation at which you can review your case with one of our premier family law attorneys.
Serving Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Anaheim, and beyond, the family law attorneys at Violet P. Woodhouse, APC can help with your legal matters. Contact our firm to schedule a consultation.
Violet P. Woodhouse, APC
Newport Beach, CA
2 Corporate Plaza
Suite 250
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone (949) 640-8861
Fax (949) 640-8862