If you have a family law or divorce case in Monterey County, you have come to the right place. You need an aggressive family law attorney who cares about your case, and who is experienced at efficiently resolving cases in a way that is most advantageous to you. This combination of caring, skill, and efficiency, is our formula for great results in the Monterey County Family Law Courts. Let us put this formula to work for you. Our team of Family law lawyers is ready to assist you in any type of family law matter including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and restraining orders. We stand ready to help you. Call us today.
When Should I Hire a Divorce Lawyer in Monterey, CA?
Most people wait too long. By the time they pick up the phone, their spouse has already hired someone, moved money around, or filed paperwork that puts them at a disadvantage.
If divorce is on your mind – even as a possibility – that’s already the right time to talk to a Monterey divorce lawyer. A consultation with Schank Family Law doesn’t lock you into anything. It just gives you a clear picture of what your situation actually looks like before decisions get made without you.
Things get more urgent the moment your spouse retains counsel, or when kids, property, or support are part of the picture. Child custody arrangements made early in a case tend to stick. If you want a real say in how parenting time gets divided, waiting is the one thing that works against you.
Monterey County has its own court procedures and local rules. An attorney who knows that system – not just California family law in general – is worth bringing in sooner rather than later. One consultation can save you months of mistakes.