Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Santa Ana, CA
Since 2001, our firm has provided personalized legal representation in family law matters, prioritizing direct attorney-client communication and tailored strategies. We specialize in divorce, custody, mediation, and related issues, combining over 45 years of combined experience with a commitment to minimizing conflict through collaborative approaches. Our attorneys work together on every case, offering dual expertise and a supportive framework to protect client rights and interests.We emphasize transparency, timely action, and accessibility, as evidenced by client testimonials highlighting our efficiency and professionalism. With offices in Santa Ana, we serve clients across Southern California, offering free initial consultations to discuss legal needs.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Mediation Services
Child Support
Property Division
Paternity Cases
Restraining Orders
Post-Divorce Modifications
High Net Worth Divorce
Collaborative Law
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of combined experience in family law representation.
- Direct access to experienced attorneys, not paralegals, for all clients.
- Proven success in resolving cases through mediation and collaborative law.
- Personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
- Client testimonials highlight our efficiency, transparency, and professional discretion.
What people say
Expedient service
Honest and forthright
Understanding and patient
Aggressive representation
Discreet and professional
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys provide comprehensive divorce legal services, handling complex issues like property division, spousal support, and child custody. With experience in high net worth cases, we protect client interests through litigation or alternative dispute resolution. Clients benefit from direct attorney access and timely case progression, as demonstrated by our track record of efficient paperwork processing.
Child Custody
We create tailored custody arrangements focusing on children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Services include visitation scheduling, relocation cases, and paternity establishment. Our approach balances legal advocacy with collaborative problem-solving to maintain family relationships, supported by our deep understanding of California's custody laws and court procedures.
Mediation Services
Our trained mediators facilitate amicable resolutions for divorce and family law matters, reducing conflict and legal costs. This process empowers clients to control outcomes while maintaining privacy. With specialized training and 45+ years of combined experience, we guide clients through property division, support arrangements, and custody agreements without courtroom battles.
Property Division
We handle complex property division cases involving real estate, retirement accounts, and hidden assets. Our services include business valuation, QDRO preparation, and equitable distribution of marital property. As California community property specialists, we protect client interests through forensic analysis and aggressive representation in high-stakes asset division matters.
Child Support
Our firm manages child support cases including initial orders, modifications, and enforcement actions. We calculate payments using California's formula while addressing unique circumstances like self-employment or international custody arrangements. Services extend to post-divorce modifications for changed financial situations, ensuring fair outcomes aligned with children's needs.
People
Albert A. Friske
Attorney
J.D. from California Western School of Law (1995). Former senior analyst at Orange County DA's Office. UC Irvine instructor since 2007. Handles family law cases with focus on mediation and collaborative law.
Stefanie M. Hilliard
Attorney
Whittier College Law School graduate (1998). Recipient of American Jurisprudence Award in Family Law. Specializes in child custody and high net worth divorce cases. Practiced law exclusively in California since 1998.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on family law matters including divorce, child custody, mediation, property division, and child support cases.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us via phone at (714) 550-7229 or through our website to schedule a free initial consultation during our consultation hours (Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-4 PM).
Do you handle high net worth divorce cases?
Yes, we specialize in complex high net worth divorces involving business valuation, hidden asset discovery, and intricate property division matters.
What are your payment options?
We accept credit card payments and offer personalized billing arrangements. Consultation services are provided free of charge.
How does your mediation process work?
Our trained mediators facilitate negotiations between parties to resolve issues like custody and property division without court intervention, resulting in lower costs and reduced conflict.
