Defense Lawyers for Minors and Parents in Family Court
At Progresso Legal Group P.C., we are defense attorneys for children and parents facing family law issues, serving clients in the Los Angeles County and Southern California areas.
As family law professionals, we understand the importance of different family cases and dedicate ourselves to protecting and safeguarding your short, medium, and long-term future.
Dynamic and Strategic Family Law Representation
Our lawyers represent and defend the rights and best interests of children. We understand the impact healthy relationships between parents and their children have, and vice versa; given these considerations, we strive to provide the strongest legal support to protect and preserve relationships within the home. As a passionate law firm, we defend children’s rights and work to successfully resolve every case ensuring excellent welfare for minors.
Likewise, in cases of divorce where the parents’ relationship is irreparable, we work to ensure that the children involved are affected as little as possible. For parents, these legal procedures involving child custody disputes can be complex and may lead to decisions that are not in the best interest of their children. Therefore, we always provide the best guidance to parents so they understand how the custody, visitation, and child-rearing process works.
Representing Families
Every day, countless cases come to our office where the father wants to divorce the mother or vice versa. The reasons behind these decisions vary, but the primary affected party is almost always the minors or the children shared by the couple. In such scenarios, where a child’s future and destiny are at stake, as family law professionals we seek to help individuals successfully complete their legal processes.
We serve people from all backgrounds and nationalities living in Los Angeles and within Los Angeles County, assisting with custody, child support, visitation schedules, and post-judgment modifications.
We Have All the Professional Resources to Handle Family Cases
Our team at Progresso Legal Group P.C. has the skills, experience, and energy to guide, advise, and provide full legal support in every family case, always seeking the best outcome for those who seek our legal help. We have handled cases that other lawyers could not take, representing and assisting clients in the best way and achieving satisfactory results.
Additionally, one of our traits as family law professionals is to prioritize care and protection of parental relationships during legal proceedings or custody disputes. We always advocate for the best interest of the children, aiming to preserve the best parent-child relationships and protect emotional bonds.
Custody Issues Between Parents Are Never Easy
Whether part of a divorce or between single parents, custody issues are challenging. Some men prefer to avoid these problems. In some cases, men do not even read the agreements they sign. This can greatly impact the time a man spends with his children. It is especially important to take a proactive approach in custody and visitation cases. When you take control of your situation and hire a lawyer, you will have the best chance of maintaining strong relationships with your children.
We Protect and Preserve Custody and Visitation Rights
We have extensive experience in family cases involving custody and visitation schedules. As a law firm, we offer a free initial consultation where the person can explain their case, and we analyze and evaluate how to proceed legally.
If a divorce process is necessary, we will take all appropriate measures to help the person reach a custody agreement that is best for their child. Whether we take the case to a judge or negotiate with the spouse and their attorneys, we will always provide qualified representation and compassionate support.
We Handle Child Support Matters
Under California law, child support is based on several factors, including the number of children, each parent’s income, health insurance costs, and other issues. It is very important for people to have good legal representation and attorneys who guide them through the entire process. If you want to modify child support, we can help with that as well.
Informed Representation in Child Relocation Matters
We always seek for children to maintain healthy relationships with both parents regardless of custody or visitation arrangements, and we work hard to secure the best outcomes for the minor. Courts recognize that both mothers and fathers have rights to be part of their children’s lives, and they strive to reach agreements where both parents can be present in their children’s lives.
If there is already a court order establishing your parental rights, your express consent is required before any move. If no orders exist, certain steps must be taken to establish paternity before entering a court dispute over relocation.
Important Factors in Child Relocation
When a court decides that a child will be relocated to another city or state, it becomes difficult for one parent to travel to see their children. In such cases, legal help can be sought to modify the court’s decision. We highly value both parents being present in their children’s lives, and if necessary, motions can be filed to modify existing orders or arrangements to allow changes in the child’s living arrangements.
The court will consider the following:
- How the move will affect the child’s stability
- The distance the child will be moved
- The child’s age
- The child’s relationship with both parents
- The reason for the move
- Any proposed visitation schedule following relocation
Since the child’s best interest must be considered, courts sometimes seek the child’s opinion regarding relocation through the child’s attorney, custody evaluator, or even an interview. Children aged 14 and older are considered old enough to testify if needed.
Different Reasons Parents Seek to Change or Modify Custody
- Requests for sole custody to eliminate the involvement of one parent
- Requests to move with the children outside California
- Reversing primary custody to allow a child to live with the other parent
- Increasing or decreasing parenting time
- Modifying parenting plans and schedules
Modification of Child Support
Child support is often a contentious issue in divorces and modifications can be complex. If a parent gets a new job or raise, higher payments may be expected. However, if a parent faces hard times, they are still expected to meet court-ordered obligations, and in such situations, being well-informed about what actions to take is recommended.
We represent parents in financial support modification procedures, including:
- Increasing child support due to higher income
- Decreasing due to unemployment or hardship
- Decreasing due to changes in the mother’s income
- Modifying child support based on custody changes
- Ending support when the child reaches emancipation
- Ending spousal support if the mother remarries or no longer needs assistance
Parental Rights in Family Cases
Sometimes parents make verbal agreements regarding child support or visitation that have no legal validation and may be breached or ineffective. That is why having a lawyer is essential to formalize a fair and coherent agreement that works for your children and the other party, your ex-spouse.
Representation of Parents in Divorce and Custody Cases
At Progresso Legal Group, P.C., we represent parents in all types of family matters, including:
- Divorce: Whether your divorce is resolved through litigation, mediation, or negotiation, we will help you resolve property division, custody, support, and other important issues.
- Child custody and visitation: California law presumes that both mothers and fathers are fit parents. Judges are required to make decisions in the best interest of the children.
- Child support: If you are required to pay child support, we help you understand your rights and obligations under the law.
- Post-judgment modifications: If you entered a custody agreement that severely limits your right to be with your children, we can help you potentially persuade the court to modify your agreement terms.
Contact us, the first consultation is free. Our contact number is (800) 651-1227, and our office address is 1330 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015. We are here to serve and assist you throughout your legal process.