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Our Approach

Most family law matters are emotionally draining. It can be hard enough to face problems in your personal life to say nothing of sharing your issues with another party. Feelings of embarrassment and other uncomfortable emotions are common.

At the Burch Shepard Family Law Group, our Newport Beach family lawyers understand your feelings and your concerns. We will handle your case with compassion while we guide you through the legal process step-by-step. From complicated divorce cases to difficult issues surrounding child custody, you can rest assured that we will be there to serve as strong advocates for your interests.

Steady And Informed Guidance Through The Legal System

We view our approach to cases as being similar to taking people on a challenging journey. We are here to serve as your guides, keeping you updated regarding every new development, informing you of what may lie ahead and which paths can best lead you to your goal. Our attorneys are supportive and will always remain focused on what is right for you.

Our work on your behalf begins the moment you first call us. We will ask you to provide us with some basic, confidential information regarding your situation. We will then help answer any questions you may have about the legal process and what the road ahead looks like. We can let you know whether it appears that your case can be resolved quickly or if a more lengthy ordeal may be in store. No matter what, we will do everything we can to help you achieve the best possible results.

Keeping Your Family In Mind

The stress you are feeling no doubt affects your important family members at home. Our Orange County family law attorneys understand the strain that family law cases put on everyone, not just those who are listed on court documents.

If it makes sense to pursue family counseling to help everyone process their emotions, we can point you in that direction. We can also provide you with the legal perspective on what steps you can take to limit the harm and help repair any damage that may have been caused. We take a holistic view to help ensure that our clients are not only getting their legal needs met, but their emotional needs as well.

Contact Our Attorneys

From settlement negotiations to mediation and high-stakes litigation, find out how our approach to family law matters can benefit you.

Contact us online or call (949) 565-4158 to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your situation. We serve individuals and families in Orange County and throughout Southern California.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Committed To Our Clients
  • Dedicated To Obtaining Real Results
  • 100+ Years Of Collective Experience
  • Specialized Knowledge
  • Super Lawyers
  • OC Metro Top Attorneys
  • Certified California Family Law Specialists
  • Cover Feature - Law Firm of the Month
  • Best of the City
  • “Thank you for all of your guidance and support through this journey!”
    I just wanted to send you a HUGE thank you for all of your support through this process. I am thrilled with the outcome today and so relieved that this is coming to a close. Thank you for all of your guidance and support through this journey.
    Former Client
  • “I would not hesitate to recommend Courtney Shepard and her team to anyone in need of quality representation in their divorce.”
    “They made the divorce process so much less stressful than it could have been. I would not hesitate to recommend Courtney Shepard and her team to anyone in need of quality representation in their divorce.”
    Former Client
  • “A brilliantly educated pit bull”
    “True brilliance in action is a site to behold. At this point I am comfortable with everything she was able to help me with, and I know that she will be the first call I make, if I have any other future issues that require the courts intervention.”
    Former Client
  • “THANK YOU ALL FOR EVERYTHING.”
    I am thankful for a attorney Robert, for his wonderful representation. His professionalism, and the way he carries himself with so much authority and knowledge is making this process run Smoothly. The delay in the process has given my children and I time, space, peace of mind and the healing we needed so much, thank you. God knows the right timing and the right results and He sends us the right persons to work things out. You are all a team of wonderful people. Thank you.
    Former Client

Our FAQ

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!

  • Direct Numbers Of Additional Community Resources:
    • Parenting Classes and Counseling Referrals, Infolink: 714-955-2255
    • Child Abuse, Child Abuse Registry: 714-938-0505
    • Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Hotline: 714-992-1931

    For a consultation with an Orange County attorney at the Burch Shepard Family Law Group, call (949) 565-4158 or contact us online.

  • Community Resources:

    A variety of nonprofit social services agencies provide counseling services to divorcing families in the areas of domestic violence, marriage, family and children, and drug and alcohol abuse. Legal assistance is also available. For a list of these community resources, please contact Family Court Services at 714-935-6550.

  • Books To Help Divorcing Parents And Their Children:
    • My Mom and Dad Are Getting a Divorce by Florence Bienenfeld
    • Mom's House, Dad's House by Isolina Ricci, Ph.D.
    • Co-Parenting by Miriam Galper
    • When Living Hurts by Gordon Sol
    • Megan's Book of Divorce: A Kid's Book for Adults by Eric Jong
    • Child Custody: Building Agreements That Work by Mimi E. Lyster
    • The Parental Alienation Syndrome: A Guide for Mental Health and Legal Professionals by Richard A. Gardner, M.D.
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