Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Los Angeles
Kaplan Wanger | Wanger LLP is a boutique family law practice in Los Angeles with 35 years of combined experience in elite firms. We specialize in traditional family law representation, mediation, collaborative law, and prenuptial agreements. Our attorneys provide intelligent insight and empathetic guidance to help clients navigate divorce, child custody, and other family law matters. We prioritize client empowerment through education and individualized plans that reduce conflict. Our services address complex financial issues, domestic violence, parental alienation, and special needs cases.We integrate multidisciplinary approaches, including mental health and financial expertise, to deliver practical resolutions. Our team includes a certified family law specialist and a mediator with social work training. We serve clients through litigation support, mediation, and collaborative law models while maintaining a commitment to confidentiality and cost-effectiveness. Our goal is to help clients achieve fair outcomes with minimal acrimony.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody Mediation
Collaborative Law
Prenuptial Agreements
Domestic Violence Cases
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- 35 years of combined family law experience in elite firms
- Certified family law specialist on staff
- Integrated mental health and financial expertise
- Multidisciplinary approach to conflict resolution
- Proven success in complex custody and property cases
Associations and certifications
- Southern California Super Lawyers
- State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Services
Divorce Representation
Our divorce representation handles complex financial division, spousal support, and child custody matters. We combine litigation expertise with settlement strategies to minimize conflict. Clients benefit from our 35+ years of combined experience in high-stakes family law cases.
Child Custody Mediation
We resolve child custody disputes through mediation and collaborative law approaches. Our services address parental alienation, substance abuse, and special needs cases. We work with mental health professionals to ensure child-centered outcomes.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft comprehensive prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect assets and define obligations. Our agreements help couples avoid future conflicts by establishing clear terms for property division and support.
Collaborative Law
Our collaborative law process uses interdisciplinary teams to resolve disputes without court intervention. This confidential approach reduces acrimony while addressing financial, legal, and emotional aspects of family law cases.
Domestic Violence Cases
We represent clients in domestic violence and harassment cases with specialized expertise. Our services include emergency restraining orders, custody modifications, and long-term legal protection strategies.
People
Janet Kaplan
Attorney
Janet Kaplan Wanger is a family law attorney with 20+ years of experience at top LA firms. She holds a J.D. from Loyola Law School and an M.S.W. from University of Pennsylvania. Her social work background enhances her client-centered approach.
Darlene S. Wanger
Attorney
Darlene Wanger is a certified family law specialist with 20+ years of experience. She focuses on domestic violence cases and complex custody matters. Darlene graduated from USC Law School and integrates collaborative law techniques into her practice.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence cases, and collaborative law solutions.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, we provide confidential mediation services using the Understanding-Based Model to help couples reach mutual agreements without court intervention.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Los Angeles, California, handling both local and international jurisdictional disputes.
How much experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have 35+ combined years of experience in family law, including work at elite Los Angeles firms.
Can you help with emergency custody situations?
Yes, we handle urgent custody matters including domestic violence and parental alienation cases with immediate legal intervention.
