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Lomita Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Brot Gross Fishbein, LLP

4.7
5 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Divorce, Family Law, Domestic Relations, Child Custody, Child Support, Palimony Appeals.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Domestic Relations, and 6 more

Mark P. Gross
Partner
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Kleeman Kremen Family Lawyers

4.3
11 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Lawyers With A Personal Understanding of Family Issues

  • Divorce LawyersDissolution of Marriage - Domestic Partnerships, Property Division, and 9 more

  • Free Consultation

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Ruth S. Kremen
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Stearns & Ryan, Lawyers

4.6
4 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • "A boutique firm concerning emerging businesses, real estate, and family matters."

  • Divorce LawyersReal Estate, Business Transactions, and 11 more

Kathleen R. Choe
Divorce Lawyer
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Johnson Oakleaf, APC

4.9
30 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Johnson Oakleaf, APC, located in Long Beach, provides skillful legal representation to persons throughout Los Angeles, Long Beach and Orange County. With more than 60 years of... Read More

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Wade Johnson
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Dixon & Daley, LLP

4.3
13 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Serving all your legal and Los Angeles Workers Comp needs in California. Over 30-yrs of winning for you! Call Our Firm Now 442-677-4006.

  • Divorce LawyersWorkers Compensation, Personal Injury, and 103 more

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Keith Daley
Associate
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Law Office of Ronald K. Ziff

4.3
4 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Ronald K. Ziff represents a broad range of clients with a tough, fair and focused approach to all cases and issues.

  • Divorce LawyersDomestic Relations, Divorce Arbitration, and 21 more

Ronald K. Ziff
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Rich & Chappell

4.9
3 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • RICHARD HELPHAND "...former L.A. CITY PROSECUTOR" DONALD RICH "...former LAW SCHOOL PROFESSOR" ALAN R. CHAPPELL"...past President Glendale Bar Association"

  • Divorce LawyersPersonal Injury, Driving While Intoxicated, and 22 more

Alan Richard Chappell
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Law Offices of David K. Yamamoto A Professional Corporation

4.9
24 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • INDIVIDUALIZED CARE... Protecting Individuals, Children, Assets, Lifestyles.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Collaborative Divorce, and 17 more

David K. Yamamoto
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Metaverse Justice Group

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Fast, Affordable, and Compassionate Service for over 20 Years

  • Divorce LawyersEstate Planning, Adoptions, and 6 more

John Iaccarino
Divorce Lawyer
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H Bui Law Firm

5.0
4 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • We are a full-service firm with lawyers committed to representing clients in a wide range of legal matters from Family Law, Divorce to Civil matters.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Marriage, and 44 more

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Sara Memari
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Law Offices of Fernando J. Bernheim, APC

4.8
58 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Upland, California Law Firm Committed to Client Service. The Law Offices of Fernando J. Bernheim is committed to providing professional legal services and aggressive representation... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 94 more

  • Free Consultation

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Fernando J. Bernheim
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Law Offices of Vicki J. Greene, APLC

4.6
2 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • “Distinctively family law,” focusing on complex, high end issues, litigation and appeals.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Complex Litigation, and 10 more

Vicki J. Greene
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Curtis & Burnight A Professional Corporation

4.5
2 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • The law firm of Curtis & Burnight has a long history of providing professional legal services to the greater Long Beach community. The firm provides a variety of general civil... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersCivil Litigation, Corporate Law, and 11 more

Mark Curtis
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Macksoud Macksoud & Davis, LLP

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  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Our Focus Is On Family Law – And You.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 14 more

  • Free Consultation

Alexander E. Macksoud
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Kramer & Zitser LLP

5.0
50 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Caring For You Is Our Greatest Priority

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Divorce & Separations, and 19 more

Diana P. Zitser CFLS
Divorce Lawyer
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Gilligan Frisco Trutanich & Sarris, LLP

4.5
93 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers3 awards

  • As the largest family law firm in the greater South Bay area, and with over 40 years of experience, BGD has the dedication and knowledge required to handle every type of family law... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Dissolution of Marriage, and 13 more

John J. Gilligan
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Akbarian Law Group, APLC

5.0
6 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A Strategic Approach For You and Your Family's Future. For over 26 years, through her experience, competence, and skills, Anie Akbarian has represented thousands of families in... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 18 more

Anie Akbarian
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Law Offices of Makupson & Howard

4.6
46 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • The Law Offices of Makupson & Howard, founded in 1990, provide skilled and compassionate legal services to persons dealing with family law matters such as divorce and legal... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Annulment, and 21 more

Kristen Howard
Divorce Lawyer
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L. Dominic Chacon

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • We are a firm that focuses on Family and Criminal defense. You will work with Mr. Chacon personally. Located in West Covina and handle cases at all courts in L.A., Orange,... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersChild Custody, Criminal Law, and 60 more

  • Free Consultation

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L. Dominic Chacon
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Law Offices of Bruce A. Mandel

2.5
15 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Our firm specializes in divorce and legal separation proceedings, paternity cases, custody, visitation, child and spousal support, characterization and division of assets and... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Bankruptcy, and 4 more

  • Free Consultation

Bruce A. Mandel
Divorce Lawyer
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Diefer Law Group, P.C.

4.7
65 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Diefer Law Group is a specialty law firm providing expert legal services in Employment Law and Worker’s Compensation Law to individuals, families, and businesses throughout... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersWorkers Compensation, Car Accidents While Driving for Work, and 31 more

Abel H. Fernandez
Founding Partner
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Law Offices of Vincent B. Garcia & Associates

4.6
26 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Spanish speaking clients welcome

  • Divorce LawyersPaternity, Domestic Partnerships, and 12 more

Vincent Barney Garcia
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O'Leary & Shenasan Law

4.9
31 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • We specialize in Family Law, Divorce & Custody related cases. If you are contemplating filing for divorce, or seeking modifications, call our law firm today for a FREE... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 14 more

Fate N. Shenasan
Divorce Lawyer
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Kaplan Trope & Gekht

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersSpousal Support, Child Support, and 16 more

Garry M. Gekht
Divorce Lawyer
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William M. Hulsy, Attorney at Law

4.9
3 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Divorce can be a difficult time in one’s life, but it can be made more manageable and affordable with the right guidance and support. William M. Hulsy will stand up for you and... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Adoption, and 31 more

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William Hulsy
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The Law Offices of John J. Guzman

4.3
4 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The Law Offices of John J. Guzman is a family law firm dedicated to protecting the financial interests and parental rights of its clients. Clients throughout Los Angeles, San... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 17 more

John Guzman
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Estelle & Kennedy A Professional Law Corporation

4.5
35 Reviews

  • Serving Lomita, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers1 award

  • Offices in LA and Upland serving all of Southern California. Over 13 years of experience focusing on what matters to our clients... results.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Support Arrears, and 111 more

Michael L. Kennedy
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Law Office of Kristine J. Braswell-Amin

  • 25835 Narbonne Ave., Ste. 200H, Lomita, CA 90717

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Divorce lawyers specialize in the legal dissolution of a marriage. They guide clients through the complexities of dividing assets and debts, determining spousal support (alimony), and resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary. These attorneys advocate for their clients’ financial interests to achieve a fair and equitable settlement or court order.

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Commonly Asked Divorce Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

If my husband and I get divorced what percentage of his gold stock am I entitled?

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Answered by attorney Yahima Suarez (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Hernandez & Suarez, PL
Normally, in Florida equitable distribution means that "Marital Property" is distributed 50/50 unless other factors calls for inequitable distribution. However, there are many other things to look at to see if his gold or property is or is not marital property. If the property was acquired during the marriage with marital funds, then you may be entitled to 50%. If the property was acquired with non-marital funds, you may be entitled to none or just a share of any increased value if you have contributed in any way. You should consult an attorney that can go over all the details of this matter to be able to let you know if you are or not entitled to any part of it. Every case is different and circumstances of each case can make distribution very different. The above is only for informational purposes only and shall be construed as legal advice.
Normally, in Florida equitable distribution means that "Marital Property" is distributed 50/50 unless other factors calls for inequitable distribution. However, there are many other things to look at to see if his gold or property is or is not marital property. If the property was acquired during the marriage with marital funds, then you may be entitled to 50%. If the property was acquired with non-marital funds, you may be entitled to none or just a share of any increased value if you have contributed in any way. You should consult an attorney that can go over all the details of this matter to be able to let you know if you are or not entitled to any part of it. Every case is different and circumstances of each case can make distribution very different. The above is only for informational purposes only and shall be construed as legal advice.
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Can I get an annulment and how?

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Answered by attorney Loren Paul Zahn (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Zahn Law Office
Generally, an annulment isn't an option unless you meet one of the specific categories set forth in the family code. Plus, they require a hearing to prove the claim. If you are only married 4 months and there is likely no community property to divide, it is quicker and easier to just file for divorce.
Generally, an annulment isn't an option unless you meet one of the specific categories set forth in the family code. Plus, they require a hearing to prove the claim. If you are only married 4 months and there is likely no community property to divide, it is quicker and easier to just file for divorce.
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What can I do if I’m trying to get divorced as quickly as possible but my wife and I live in different states?

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Answered by attorney Eric Kent Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Utah Family Law LC
In Utah, the law is that as long as one of you is a resident of the state of Utah (meaning that one of you has resided in Utah for no less than three consecutive months), can file for divorce in the state of Utah. Now do not confuse the fact that you can file for divorce in the state of Utah with Utah having jurisdiction over your spouse who lives in another state. This next part is a little tricky to explain. There are at least two jurisidictional components to a divorce. Jurisdiction simply means the power of a court to decide cases and issue orders. Utah can have jurisdiction over dissolving your marriage (as opposed to the court's power to divide your marital property and/or award alimony) if at least one of you is a resident of the state of Utah. This is known as "in rem jurisdiction" or jurisdiction over the thing, the "thing" being the marriage itself, not the marital property. Utah can also have jurisdiction over any child custody disputes if Utah qualifies as the "home state" of the children. I won't go into detail here about what criteria you have for Utah to be considered the home state of the children other than to say the children must have resided in the state of Utah no less than six months prior to the date of the filing of the case. Then there is the question of jurisdiction over the "marital estate." Your marital estate consists of the property that is acquired during marriage and that is subject to distribution or division at the time of marital dissolution. Generally, it is property acquired after the date of the marriage and before a spouse files for separation or divorce. To have jurisdiction to decide issues of division of marital property and spousal support, a court must have "in personam" jurisdiction, meaning jurisdiction over the person against whom you are seeking an award of marital property and/or alimony. OK, stay with me. The court?s in personam jurisdiction over a defendant is not required to terminate the marriage. In rem jurisdiction is sufficient since the court is merely adjudicating a status (marriage), rather than creating or dissolving specific duties and obligations. While a court with in rem jurisdiction may, despite a lack of actual jurisdiction of the person of the defendant, render a valid divorce decree, a court lacking in personam jurisdiction may not adjudicate personal rights, such as property and support rights, in divorce cases. (See Am. Jur. 2d, Divorce, ? 579. Personal jurisdiction) A spouse that obtains a decree of dissolution of marriage without obtaining personal jurisdiction over a respondent spouse who may be out of the state or the United States may later obtain personal jurisdiction over the respondent former spouse and then file a proceeding for maintenance, division of marital property, or temporary orders. (Id.) Thus, just as a trial court, generally, may not determine financial issues absent personal jurisdiction acquired pursuant to statute or by consent, the trial court in a divorce proceeding must have personal jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant in order to determine issues of spousal support and property division, even if the nonresident defendant is the spouse seeking alimony. (Id.) A court may obtain personal jurisdiction over a party to a dissolution action through: (1) personal service of process; (2) constructive service (like service by publication); or (3) the party's consent, which may occur by an express waiver, by inadvertence or by the appropriate entry of an appearance or by undertaking to litigate in a court. (Id.) As you might conclude at this point, if you have questions about divorce where spouses live in different state and about jurisdiction, consult a good lawyer to ensure you make no mistakes.
In Utah, the law is that as long as one of you is a resident of the state of Utah (meaning that one of you has resided in Utah for no less than three consecutive months), can file for divorce in the state of Utah. Now do not confuse the fact that you can file for divorce in the state of Utah with Utah having jurisdiction over your spouse who lives in another state. This next part is a little tricky to explain. There are at least two jurisidictional components to a divorce. Jurisdiction simply means the power of a court to decide cases and issue orders. Utah can have jurisdiction over dissolving your marriage (as opposed to the court's power to divide your marital property and/or award alimony) if at least one of you is a resident of the state of Utah. This is known as "in rem jurisdiction" or jurisdiction over the thing, the "thing" being the marriage itself, not the marital property. Utah can also have jurisdiction over any child custody disputes if Utah qualifies as the "home state" of the children. I won't go into detail here about what criteria you have for Utah to be considered the home state of the children other than to say the children must have resided in the state of Utah no less than six months prior to the date of the filing of the case. Then there is the question of jurisdiction over the "marital estate." Your marital estate consists of the property that is acquired during marriage and that is subject to distribution or division at the time of marital dissolution. Generally, it is property acquired after the date of the marriage and before a spouse files for separation or divorce. To have jurisdiction to decide issues of division of marital property and spousal support, a court must have "in personam" jurisdiction, meaning jurisdiction over the person against whom you are seeking an award of marital property and/or alimony. OK, stay with me. The court?s in personam jurisdiction over a defendant is not required to terminate the marriage. In rem jurisdiction is sufficient since the court is merely adjudicating a status (marriage), rather than creating or dissolving specific duties and obligations. While a court with in rem jurisdiction may, despite a lack of actual jurisdiction of the person of the defendant, render a valid divorce decree, a court lacking in personam jurisdiction may not adjudicate personal rights, such as property and support rights, in divorce cases. (See Am. Jur. 2d, Divorce, ? 579. Personal jurisdiction) A spouse that obtains a decree of dissolution of marriage without obtaining personal jurisdiction over a respondent spouse who may be out of the state or the United States may later obtain personal jurisdiction over the respondent former spouse and then file a proceeding for maintenance, division of marital property, or temporary orders. (Id.) Thus, just as a trial court, generally, may not determine financial issues absent personal jurisdiction acquired pursuant to statute or by consent, the trial court in a divorce proceeding must have personal jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant in order to determine issues of spousal support and property division, even if the nonresident defendant is the spouse seeking alimony. (Id.) A court may obtain personal jurisdiction over a party to a dissolution action through: (1) personal service of process; (2) constructive service (like service by publication); or (3) the party's consent, which may occur by an express waiver, by inadvertence or by the appropriate entry of an appearance or by undertaking to litigate in a court. (Id.) As you might conclude at this point, if you have questions about divorce where spouses live in different state and about jurisdiction, consult a good lawyer to ensure you make no mistakes.
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