Having an experienced family law attorney is vital when beginning divorce or separation proceedings. There are high-stakes financial considerations and most importantly decisions affecting the welfare of your child(ren) are at the mercy of the Court. One small misstep can cause a ripple effect negatively impacting your standing in the divorce thereby jeopardizing your custodial rights and potentially making you liable for higher support payments to your ex-spouse. The rules of a divorce of are generally mandated by the California Family Code, California Code of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, and by Local County Rules. Therefore it is imperative to be represented by counsel knowledgeable with the applicable rules and regulations in the family court system.