Business Details
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Westlake Village, CA
At Nakos and Nakos, Attorneys at Law, we maintain the highest standards of legal practice while prioritizing our clients' needs. With over 20 years of combined experience in family law, we bring legal and financial expertise to every case, focusing on issues like divorce, child custody, and spousal support. Our approach emphasizes attention to detail, thorough preparation, and a cooperative strategy to build strong cases. We pair clients with the most qualified attorney for their specific situation, ensuring personalized representation. Our team combines pragmatic analysis with aggressive advocacy when necessary, guided by a commitment to uphold clients' rights.We serve Ventura, Los Angeles, and Kern counties, offering weekday office hours and flexible appointment options. Our attorneys hold advanced legal and academic credentials, including a PhD in Business Organization and decades of courtroom experience. We prioritize transparent communication, returning calls promptly and explaining legal processes clearly. While we prefer mediated settlements, we are fully prepared to litigate when required. Our practice balances compassion with professionalism, aiming to make complex legal processes less stressful for clients navigating family law challenges.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Legal Separation
Domestic Violence Cases
Paternity Actions
Premarital Agreements
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined experience in family law practice
- Our attorneys hold advanced legal and business academic credentials
- We provide personalized case strategy development for each client
- Our team maintains a settlement-oriented yet litigation-ready approach
- We guarantee prompt communication with same-day or next-day call returns
What people say
Patient and knowledgeable
Aggressive yet settlement-oriented
Prompt communication
Competent legal representation
Fair pricing structure
Services
Family Law Representation
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, and spousal support matters with personalized legal strategies. We combine courtroom experience with settlement negotiation skills to protect clients' rights. Our attorneys analyze each case's unique financial and familial circumstances to develop tailored legal approaches that prioritize clients' best interests.
Divorce Proceedings
We handle all aspects of divorce cases including property division, child custody arrangements, and financial support determinations. Our team prepares comprehensive case strategies for both mediated settlements and courtroom litigation. We guide clients through complex legal processes involving business evaluations, forensic accounting, and custody assessments to achieve favorable outcomes.
Child Custody Advocacy
Our child custody services focus on creating parenting plans that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights. We handle custody evaluations, visitation scheduling, and modification requests. Our attorneys advocate for fair custody arrangements through negotiation or litigation, considering each family's unique circumstances and children's needs.
Spousal Support Cases
We represent clients in spousal support determinations, modifications, and enforcement actions. Our approach considers each party's financial situation, marriage duration, and lifestyle factors to develop support proposals. We prepare detailed financial analyses to support equitable support arrangements during divorce proceedings or post-judgment modifications.
Domestic Violence Protection
Our firm provides urgent legal protection for domestic violence victims through emergency restraining orders and long-term protective measures. We handle ex parte hearings and subsequent court proceedings to ensure client safety. We coordinate with law enforcement and social services while pursuing legal remedies for victims of domestic abuse.
People
Joseph Nakos
Attorney at Law
Joseph Nakos has practiced family law in California since 2012. He holds a Juris Doctorate from University of La Verne School of Law and PhD in Business Organization from Capella University. He specializes in complex financial cases and custody matters.
Kathleen Nakos
Attorney at Law
Kathleen Nakos has been a California family law attorney since 1996. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Ventura College of Law and Bachelor of Science in Business from USC. She has extensive trial experience in high-conflict custody and financial cases.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, spousal support, legal separation, domestic violence cases, paternity actions, and premarital agreements with personalized legal strategies.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary phone consultations and in-office case assessments by appointment to discuss your family law matter.
What are your office hours?
Our regular office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM with weekend and after-hour appointments available upon request.
How do you handle complex financial cases?
Our attorneys have extensive experience with business evaluations, forensic accounting, and complex property division matters in high-asset divorce cases.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), and Zelle transfers for legal services rendered.
Do you represent clients in trial proceedings?
While we prioritize mediated settlements, we fully prepare all cases for trial and aggressively represent clients in courtroom proceedings when necessary.
