Peter has been a huge part of my life the past two years. I didn't want to write a quick, hasty review about how great I think he and his associates are, but rather a well, thought out ode to what he has done for me and my newfound life.
A little over two years ago, I found out my husband of 13 y...ears was cheating on me via social media. I won't share the dark background about the things I found out about my now ex-husband leading up to me filing, but I will say that Peter was right there with me along the way. Peter and I were connected through a friend of mine after my first lawyer was dragging his feet, not pulling through, and blowing a lot of hot air my way. This friend was on the opposite side of Peter less than a year prior during his own divorce, Peter was my friends ex-wife's lawyer -- to me, that speaks VOLUMES when the very lawyer my friend was up against in court, he is now recommending I hire. And so my journey with Peter began.
Upon our first meeting, I was hands down convinced Peter was the right choice as my divorce lawyer. I love Peter because he's very point-blank and he's a number cruncher. He laid it all out on the table as to what I'm entitled to and what I'm not, unlike my previous lawyer who blew smoke up my rear end promising me the world, and then some. Through no fault of my own, I was thrown into this situation where divorce was the only option for me, so its a VERY stressful, scary, and confusing time, especially when you don't expect it. Having an honest, no BS lawyer to guide me through was what I needed, and what I appreciate from people in general. I'm not the kind of person who needs or wants a hand holder, but Peter's empathy and support were always right there. California divorce law is pretty cut and dry: no-fault (meaning adultery is not taken into account) and all community property gets split down the middle. I do not have children, thank goodness, but there were major misappropriations in our marital funds. When you never suspect divorce will happen to you, this is all very overwhelming and terrifying, but I learned a lot along the way -- enough to write a book! Knowing what I was entitled to, Peter held his ground and got me a settlement (without having to go to court) that worked for me as I have special circumstances in that my job is home-based.
While every situation and divorce is different, as well as all the "advice" from people you get along the way, I can honestly say that Peter was a beacon of light in many ways in a very dark time for me. After experiencing the first lawyer I hired who promised it all, then being connected with Peter, I have seen both sides of family law, and I would not hesitate for a second recommending Peter to anyone who finds themselves in need of a divorce or family lawyer. Peter and his staff have been nothing but a God-send to me, all of them very personable, warm, caring, and most of all, AVAILABLE, all the while keeping you on track with what to expect and explaining how things happen.
I can't thank you enough Peter -- and your staff too! I endured the worst experience of my life with your guidance. I felt like my life would never be the same, but now I'm happier than I've ever been, free of a bad person, and looking forward to a wonderful future! I wholeheartedly recommend Lauzon Family Law.