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David Pisarra
5.0 stars 11 reviews
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Licensed since 1998
Fatherhood is forever - it's your most permanent relationship. Let me help you keep it.
Practice areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Abuse
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David Pisarra
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19 years licensed
Fatherhood is forever - it's your most permanent relationship. Let me help you keep it.
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19 years licensed
Fatherhood is forever - it's your most permanent relationship. Let me help you keep it.
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1305 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Hossein Berenji
5.0 stars 10 reviews
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Licensed since 2001
Dedicated Family Law lawyer assisting those going through divorce and custody disputes. Call today.
Practice areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony
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Hossein Berenji
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16 years licensed
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Dedicated Family Law lawyer assisting those going through divorce and custody disputes. Call today.
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16 years licensed
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9107 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 750
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Adam Schanz
5.0 stars 18 reviews
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Licensed since 2006
Attorney Adam N. Schanz earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, with Honors, from University of California, Santa Barbara. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine School of Law in 2006. During law school, Mr. Schanz clerked for the Hono...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Family
Adam Schanz
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11 years licensed
Attorney Adam N. Schanz earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, with Honors, from University of California, Santa Barbara. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine School of Law in 2006. During law school, Mr. Schanz clerked for the Hono...
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11 years licensed
Attorney Adam N. Schanz earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, with Honors, from University of California, Santa Barbara. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine School of Law in 2006. During law school, Mr. Schanz clerked for the Hono...
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2425 Olympic Boulevard
Suite 4000 W
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Tammy Andrews
5.0 stars 4 reviews
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Licensed since 1987
*Certified Family Law Specialist California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization
Practice areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship
Call (310) 789-2105 Message Website
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Tammy Andrews
5.0 stars
4 reviews
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30 years licensed
*Certified Family Law Specialist California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization
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30 years licensed
*Certified Family Law Specialist California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization
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1541 Ocean Ave Ste 200
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Michael Maguire
5.0 stars 12 reviews
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Licensed since 2008
We are devoted to protecting you, your children and your relationships with each other!
Practice areas: Child Custody, Alimony, Divorce & Separation, Family
Call (310) 935-3469 Message Website
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Michael Maguire
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12 reviews
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9 years licensed
We are devoted to protecting you, your children and your relationships with each other!
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9 years licensed
We are devoted to protecting you, your children and your relationships with each other!
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301 N. Canon Dr.
Suite 320
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Steven Mindel
5.0 stars 3 reviews
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Licensed since 1985
Steven A. Mindel, a Certified Family Law Specialist* since 1998, is the Managing Partner of the 16 attorney Los Angeles based law firm Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein, LLP, and heads the firm's Business Transactions Department. Mr. Mindel’s pract...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Support, Business
Steven Mindel
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32 years licensed
Steven A. Mindel, a Certified Family Law Specialist* since 1998, is the Managing Partner of the 16 attorney Los Angeles based law firm Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein, LLP, and heads the firm's Business Transactions Department. Mr. Mindel’s pract...
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32 years licensed
Steven A. Mindel, a Certified Family Law Specialist* since 1998, is the Managing Partner of the 16 attorney Los Angeles based law firm Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein, LLP, and heads the firm's Business Transactions Department. Mr. Mindel’s pract...
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12424 Wilshire Blvd 9th Fl
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Marshall Waller
5.0 stars 11 reviews
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Licensed since 1981
Certified Family Law Specialist, Focused Entirely on Family Law, 30 Plus Years of Experience.
Practice areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptials
Fixed-fee services: 15-minute Child Custody advice session - $39, Create a parenting plan - $595, and more
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$495 fixed fee
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$1995 fixed fee
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Marshall Waller
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36 years licensed
Fixed-fee services
Certified Family Law Specialist, Focused Entirely on Family Law, 30 Plus Years of Experience.
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36 years licensed
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Certified Family Law Specialist, Focused Entirely on Family Law, 30 Plus Years of Experience.
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23501 Park Sorrento
Suite 103
Calabasas, CA 91302
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Lee Zavatsky
5.0 stars 13 reviews
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Licensed since 2009
TOP-RATED FAMILY LAW AND DIVORCE ATTORNEY IN LOS ANGELES AND SAN FERNANDO VALLEY. FREE CONSULTATION
Practice areas: Child Custody, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials, Child Support, Divorce & Separation
Call (818) 465-9786 Message Website
Call (818) 465-9786 Message Website
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Lee Zavatsky
5.0 stars
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8 years licensed
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TOP-RATED FAMILY LAW AND DIVORCE ATTORNEY IN LOS ANGELES AND SAN FERNANDO VALLEY. FREE CONSULTATION
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8 years licensed
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TOP-RATED FAMILY LAW AND DIVORCE ATTORNEY IN LOS ANGELES AND SAN FERNANDO VALLEY. FREE CONSULTATION
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1801 Century Park East
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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Cathleen Norton
5.0 stars 48 reviews
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Licensed since 2005
CA Bar Certified Family Law Specialist! Super Lawyer 2013-2017! Graduate of UCLA & UCLA Law School
Practice areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony
Call (310) 919-4251 Message Website
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Cathleen Norton
5.0 stars
48 reviews
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12 years licensed
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CA Bar Certified Family Law Specialist! Super Lawyer 2013-2017! Graduate of UCLA & UCLA Law School
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12 years licensed
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CA Bar Certified Family Law Specialist! Super Lawyer 2013-2017! Graduate of UCLA & UCLA Law School
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9595 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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Matthew Skarin
5.0 stars 7 reviews
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Licensed since 2010
Matthew Skarin is a Certified Family Law Specialist, a CPA and has his California Real Estate Broker License. Prior to law school, Mr. Skarin worked for the accounting firms of Deloitte & Touche and Miller and Co., doing both tax and compliance wo...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Marriage & Prenuptials
Matthew Skarin
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7 years licensed
Matthew Skarin is a Certified Family Law Specialist, a CPA and has his California Real Estate Broker License. Prior to law school, Mr. Skarin worked for the accounting firms of Deloitte & Touche and Miller and Co., doing both tax and compliance wo...
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7 years licensed
Matthew Skarin is a Certified Family Law Specialist, a CPA and has his California Real Estate Broker License. Prior to law school, Mr. Skarin worked for the accounting firms of Deloitte & Touche and Miller and Co., doing both tax and compliance wo...
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12424 Wilshire Blvd., Ninth Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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30-minute Divorce & Separation advice session: $69

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Legal separation (with children): $1995

Modify a parenting plan: $495

Child custody

If you are getting divorced and have children, part of the divorce agreement will involve determining where and with whom the children will live. A child custody lawyer can help you negotiate custody, either by agreement or in court. The custodial parent (the one the child lives with) earns the legal right to make decisions regarding the child's lifestyle, welfare, and education. Some parents opt for joint custody, which means children divide their time between both parents' homes, and parents share the right to make decisions on behalf of the children. If you as parents are unable to agree on child custody, a judge will decide for you.