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Want to know What The Most Important Thing You Can Do To Get the Outcome You Desire in Your Divorce?

You are not going to like the answer, but here it is:

In a Family Court Case: Feelings Matter— But Facts Achieve Your Desired Oeutcome.

 Lawyers call facts “Evidence.” And Evidence decides Family Law Court Disputes.

The difference between the” Court of Public Opinion” and the Family Law Court  addressing your family law matter is this:

a. The court of public opinion is about feelings, but Family Court is about facts.

b. “I was betrayed.”  “My Spouse was reckless with money.”  “My Spouse was never there for the children.”

c. These concerns may be painful and completely real—but a California bench officer generally must decide the issues before the court using relevant, admissible evidence. Those are the rules. Why can’t you run down the basket ball court and try and throw the ball in the hoop? The Rules of Basketball preclude it. The Rules of Law Court precludes third party statements offered for to prove the truth of the matter. The law courts ignore ad hominem arguments. The law courts ignore the parties’ opinions.They focus on facts. That is why the Rules of Evidence matter. A claim becomes more useful when supported by personal knowledge, dates, records, and properly authenticated documents—not opinions, speculation, unsupported conclusions, or inadmissible things a third party said.

                                                                  Compare the following:

            a.  “My Spouse wasted our money”  OR

b.   “Bank statements show my Spouse spent $17,201 in cash withdrawals over 90 days. The bank records are attached”

c.  “My Spouse missed every medical appointment and did nothing to help with our    children”     OR

d.    “Last year I attended 11 of 12 of the children’s medical appointments. The children’s grandmother took them to one appointment which I could not attend; the records are attached.”

Feelings may point to the problem. Facts help prove it.

How to Translate Feelings into Facts:

• Build a dated timeline of events
• Quantify each financial or time claim
• Maintain  the documents supporting your claims.
• Give your timeline, your list of claims, the evidence to support them to your lawyer. A good lawyer will help you turn your feelings into facts the court can consider when deciding to grant you the orders you desire.

Frequently Asked Questions about Divorce:

1. How long does it take to get a divorce in Los Angeles or the surrounding counties?

2. What steps can I take to prepare for a divorce in California?

3. What is the Process of divorce in California?

4. Do I need a lawyer to get a divorce in California or can I do it myself?

5. How long does divorce take in Los Angeles and other SoCal Counties?
6. My Spouse and I agree we need a divorce and we want to use one lawyer to advise us and help us get it done. What should we do?
7. My spouse owned a home prior to our marriage. Am I entitled to a part of the house value in our divorce?
8. My soon to be ex ran up a huge credit card bill. How will the court divide the debt in divorce? ,
9. Will I lose my community property rights in our marital home if I move out prior to or during the divorce? 
10. What happens to our retirement accounts in a divorce?

Frequently Asked Questions About Child Custody and Child Support in Divorce cases and when the Parents Are not Married

1. My partner and I are not married. We have kids, we’re ending our relationship and I need child custody and child support orders. What do I do?
2. How does the court determine child custody?
3. What do I do if my ex files an ex parte regarding child custody?
4. Can the child custody order be changed later?
5. How does the court determine child support?
6. My spouse owns their own business and declares a lot less money on their taxes than they actually make. Will the court use their true income when calculating child support?

7. If the court orders child support can the amount be changed later?

Frequently Asked Questions about Alimony, also known as Spousal Support?

1. How is alimony determined in the California Courts?
2. Are there different types of alimony and can the amount of alimony be changed?

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Divorce and separations by unmarried couples with children are never easy, but the process can be made less difficult with the help of an experienced family law attorney who can protect your rights. Galen Gentry has helped clients navigate the complexities of divorce and its related issues for over 30 years. As a seasoned family law attorney in Los Angeles, Mr. Gentry brings experience and understanding of California law to all cases. If you are a Los Angeles or Orange County resident who needs  legal support during one of life’s most difficult events, you can count on Mr. Gentry to provide sound guidance that will help you obtain the best result.

Responsive support for your family law matter

Mr. Gentry can help you in all areas of family law. He assists Los Angeles area clients with these areas:

• Divorce — Mr. Gentry can represent you during your divorce and advise you in matters related to the division of assets, including helping you understand what is considered community property versus separate property. Galen will also advocate for your rights in decisions regarding spousal support also known as alimony, child custody and child support.
• Child support — He will seek an arrangement in which you receive or pay an equitable amount of the financial support to raise your child in a happy and healthy environment.
• Child custody and visitation — Ensure parenting time is divided in a way that grants a child stability and safety and preserves your parental bond. Ensure clients’ rights to time with their children and the right to make decisions regarding parenting.
• Modification orders — The firm handles modification orders for child support, alimony and child custody agreements if life changes warrant updating a the family law court’s orders.
• Divorce mediation representation — Some divorces can be handled outside of the courtroom with the help of a mediator. In these instances, Mr. Gentry provides representation. The divorce mediation approach is much less expensive and much less emotionally taxing. However, both parties need to be committed to reaching a fair agreement.
• Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements — Mr. Gentry can draft prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to help clients protect their property. He can also review proposed prenuptial agreements.
• Paternity — If you are seeking to establish paternity of a child as a mother for child support reasons or as a father in order to play a role in your child’s life, Galen can guide you through the process.

Mr. Gentry handles all substantive facets of the clients’ cases. If you have a question about the law or how the law applies in your case you will always communicate directly with Mr. Gentry and get the benefit of three decades of experience.

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Since 1995, Galen Gentry has helped Los Angeles residents in all areas of family law, including  divorce, child custody, child support and related matters. To schedule a free virtual consultation, call (310) 282-7521 or contact me online.