Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Orange, CA
A Center for Children & Family Law was founded in 1995 by Tisha Harman and Sheryl Edgar to provide dedicated legal representation for families navigating complex family law matters. Our firm specializes in child custody, divorce, adoption, guardianship, and family formation law, with a focus on minimizing stress through personalized advocacy. With over 25 years of combined experience, our attorneys have earned recognition from the legal community, including Super Lawyer designations and AVVO 10 Superb ratings. We prioritize realistic expectations, courtroom preparedness, and client-centered professionalism while addressing the unique needs of children and families. Our team includes seasoned litigators and mediators who have represented over 2,000 children in court-appointed cases.We maintain transparency through honest case assessments and strive to resolve disputes amicably when possible. Our expertise extends to assisted reproductive technology law, handling surrogacy and donor agreements with ethical precision. We serve Southern California with offices in Orange County, maintaining a boutique firm approach that emphasizes individualized attention. Our attorneys have contributed to published appellate cases and maintain active roles in professional organizations like the National Association of Counsel for Children. We balance legal rigor with compassionate support for clients during life's most challenging transitions.
Services
Family Law
Divorce
Adoption
Guardianship
Child Custody
Mediation
Surrogacy Agreements
Grandparent Rights
Paternity Cases
Domestic Violence
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized family law experience with court-recognized expertise
- Our attorneys maintain Super Lawyer and AVVO 10 Superb designations for legal excellence
- We provide honest case assessments even when delivering difficult legal realities
- Our team has represented over 2,000 children in court-appointed custody matters
- We combine litigation strength with mediation capabilities for comprehensive solutions
Services
Family Law Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and spousal support negotiations. We specialize in protecting client interests during marital dissolution while prioritizing children's welfare. Our attorneys combine courtroom experience with mediation expertise to achieve favorable outcomes for complex family law matters.
Child Custody Cases
We represent clients in child custody disputes and serve as court-appointed minor's counsel. Our attorneys advocate for children's best interests while helping parents establish custody arrangements. We handle high-conflict custody cases involving domestic violence, relocation issues, and interstate custody disputes across Southern California.
Adoption Services
Our firm handles all adoption types including stepparent, independent, and foster care adoptions. We guide clients through parental rights termination and assist with special immigrant juvenile status cases. Our attorneys prepare legal documentation for domestic and international adoptions while ensuring compliance with California family law.
Guardianship Establishment
We help establish legal guardianship for minors and assist with grandparent visitation rights. Our services include preparing guardianship petitions, representing clients in court proceedings, and advising on the transition from guardianship to adoption when appropriate for the child's best interests.
Family Formation Law
We specialize in assisted reproductive technology law, handling surrogacy agreements, egg/sperm donation contracts, and parentage judgments. Our attorneys draft legally binding agreements for intended parents and surrogates while ensuring compliance with California's evolving family formation regulations.
People
Tisha Lene Harman
Senior Partner
Co-founder with 25+ years of family law experience, specializing in child custody and ART law. Holds AVVO 10 Superb rating and Super Lawyer recognition. Former law clerk at California's 4th District Court of Appeal.
Sheryl L. Edgar
Retired Partner
Co-founder and former senior partner with expertise in domestic violence advocacy and child representation. Served on professional boards including National Association of Counsel for Children. Retired after 21 years of practice.
Loni Klein
Senior Associate Attorney
Specializes in termination of parental rights and guardianship cases. Member of Academy of California Adoption Attorneys with 13 years of litigation experience. Focuses on children's advocacy in family court proceedings.
Tracy Willis
Senior Associate Attorney
Family law professor and attorney with expertise in child support and custody matters. Former legal research extern to California appellate court justices. Handles complex dissolution cases in Southern California.
Megan Segura
Associate Attorney
Focuses on adoption litigation and dependency cases. Former intern with Children's Advocacy Institute. Specializes in foster care adoptions and representing minors in contested custody proceedings.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in child custody, divorce proceedings, adoption services, guardianship establishment, and family formation law including surrogacy agreements.
How do you handle high-conflict custody cases?
Our attorneys use court-tested strategies to protect children's best interests while advocating for reasonable custody arrangements in contentious situations.
Can you assist with interstate adoption matters?
Yes, we handle interstate adoption cases including compliance with the Interstate Compact on Placement of Children regulations.
Do you provide mediation services?
Yes, we offer mediation services for family law disputes with experienced neutrals who understand California's custody and support guidelines.
How do you handle emergency custody situations?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent custody matters during business hours and work with courts to address time-sensitive issues.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards and offer flexible payment arrangements for qualified clients needing family law representation.
