Divorce For Medical Professionals
Backed by 100+ Years' Experience
Orange County Divorce For Medical Professionals Attorney
Doctors and other dedicated, well-compensated medical professionals face unique legal issues when their marriages break down. It can be absolutely essential to get counsel and representation from attorneys with in-depth knowledge across the spectrum of California family law, and our accomplished Orange County family law firm stands always prepared to deliver exactly that.
Aggressive Protection Of Your Personal And Financial Interests
You can turn to our attorneys, our associates and experienced professional team for the utmost in personal attention and maximum protection of your interests in divorce.
We recognize the unique issues physicians face and have a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes in matters, including:
Assertively seeking a fair and just child custody and visitation settlement that does justice to your relationships with children and accounts for the demands of your profession.
Defending your financial concerns from a position of strength — from ensuring the financial valuation of your professional practice is as favorable to you as possible to aggressively attacking or defending a prenup or other marital agreement.
Crafting a clear, effective strategy for dealing with complex matters, including spousal reimbursement for supporting your education, accounts receivable in your medical practice and valuation of equipment required in your profession.
Turn To Certified Family Law Specialists At Our Orange County Law Firm
Whether your foremost goal is the amicable settlement of your case through negotiation or mediation, or you believe that adversarial litigation may be inevitable, our law firm is an outstanding choice. We are passionate advocates and proven trial lawyers experienced in all aspects of divorce for medical professionals.
To schedule a personal, informative consultation focused squarely on finding the best approach to your divorce, please call our lawyers today at (949) 565-4158. We look forward to providing you with the highest level of balanced, results-driven legal representation.
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Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 949-565-4158 today!
Do I Have to be a California Resident to Divorce Here?
To file for divorce, you must be able to prove California residency for six months and residency in the county where you file for at least three months. The respondent or "defendant" spouse in a divorce case does not have to be a California resident, however.
What are Some of the Key Early Steps in the Divorce Process, and How Long Does it Take?
Divorce proceedings begin when either spouse files a petition that is served on the other. The person served then has 30 days to file a response, or the case proceeds without that response toward a likely final judgment about six months later.
If there is a response, the parties begin the process of exchanging information and, typically, attempting to negotiate a marital settlement agreement either on their own or in a mandatory conference in court. Every case is different, and the entire process can take anywhere from months to several years.
Do I Need to Prove My Spouse Is at Fault for Causing the Divorce?
No. California is a "no fault" divorce state. Grounds for divorce are not considered, although the court may consider many factors when issuing orders on child custody and other issues.
How Do I Get Started if I Have Decided I Want a Divorce — or a Legal Separation?
Our divorce attorneys strongly encourage you to contact an experienced, qualified lawyer — ideally, one who focuses exclusively on family law. Pursuing a do-it-yourself divorce is legal but filled with traps and potential complications.
At the Burch Shepard Family Law Group, our Orange County divorce lawyers have guided many hundreds of men and women through divorces of all levels of complexity. We emphasize preparation and results, always putting our clients' needs and best interests first.
