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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS I want to get a divorce - What should I do? Divorce is a difficult and costly process no matter how you approach it. However, you will have a much better chance of achieving your goals and minimizing your costs if you know your rights and do some pre-planning. Many problems can be greatly minimized or eliminated entirely by taking some very simple steps. We can provide you with this essential information and help you formulate a strategy that best fits your immediate needs and ultimate goals. We cannot overemphasize the importance of preparation when starting your divorce. Call us to set up an initial conference before you take any steps. I was just served with divorce papers – what should I do? The papers you were just served are very important and must be responded to in a timely basis or your legal rights will be greatly prejudiced. The first thing you should do is immediately call our office to schedule an initial conference to have them reviewed. There is a special urgency if the papers indicate there is a court date scheduled and/or some temporary orders have been issued. You should be aware that the back side of the SUMMONS contains some automatic temporary restraining orders that affects your ability to travel with the children and your rights concerning your insurance coverage and property rights. Read them carefully and we will go over them in detail during your consultation. I am unhappy with an existing Court Order - Can I modify it? All orders granted before a judgment has been entered are modifiable. Orders contained in a judgment are modifiable if they concern child custody, visitation or support. Orders contained in a judgment regarding spousal support are modifiable as long as they are not designated as “non-modifiable” and/or the court has not given up its jurisdiction over the matter. The normal process to modify an order is by filing paperwork with the court, serving a copy of the same on the other party and attending a hearing at the court. The paperwork must contain a detailed statement of the facts specifying why the judge should grant your request. Whether your motion is granted or not depends on the court’s interpretation of the facts gathered from both parties and the judge’s discretion. You will have a much better chance of receiving your requested modification if you are represented by experienced counsel who knows the law and the vagaries of judicial discretion. We have this knowledge and can use it to help you achieve your goals. FAMILY LAW ISSUES WE RESOLVE  COUNTIES  IN WHICH WE PRACTICE CONTACT US 1)    Divorce 2)    Legal separation 3)    Nullity 4)    Paternity 5)    Domestic Partnerships 6)    Child Custody and Visitation        (including International & Interstate disputes) 7)    Child Support 8)    Spousal Support 9)    Restraining Orders 10)  Adoption 11)  Grandparents Rights 12)  Enforcement of Judgment and Orders 13)  Modification Proceedings 14)  Guardianships Fresno County Cities: Madera County Cities: Fresno Clovis Sanger Selma San Jaoquin Parlier Orange Cove Mendota Kingsburg Huron Firebaugh Coalinga Madera Chowchilla Coarsegold Bass Lake Madera Ranchos North Fork Oakhurst O'Neals Raymond Yosemite Lakes Lerandeau & Lerandeau L.L.P. 777 West Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93704 Tel. 559-230-2600 Fax. 559-230-2601 info@fresnofamilylaw.com

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