|
Family law encompasses a variety of legal matters relating to children. Whether you are dealing with a grueling and emotional custody dispute, or are seeking an adoption or guardianship; the rights and responsibilities associated with children in family law often are the most arduous issues to resolve.
At KIRK & SIMAS we understand the importance of having effective legal counsel you can trust to assist you with these sensitive matters. Your children are your most important issue and at KIRK & SIMAS you will have the backing of an experienced team to fight for you and your family’s best interest.
KIRK & SIMAS is here to assist you in all matters involving family law, such as:
• Child Custody and Visitation •
The most basic of parents' rights with respect to their children is the right to custody. . .(More at this link to our Child Custody and Visitation page. See more . . .) |
• Child Support • 
California has developed a guideline formula to determine the amount of support each parent contributes toward the child. (More at this link to our Child Support page. See more . . .) |
• Adoptions •
Adoption refers to the process through which a legal parent-child relationship is established. (More at this link to our Adoption page. (More at this link to our Adoptions page. See more . . .) |
• Guardianships •
Unlike adoptions, a guardianship does not terminate the parental rights of the birth parents and does not create a new parent-child relationship with all the rights and responsibilities of that relationship. (More at this link to our Guardianship page. See more . . .) |
• Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) Actions •
The Department of Child Support Services provide services to both the custodial and non-custodial parents. Its services include obtaining child support and medical support orders, establishing paternity, and collecting support payments. (More at this link to our DCSS page. See more . . .) |
• Parentage Actions •
The parent-child relationship is defined as the legal relationship existing between a child and his or her natural or adoptive parents. Under the law, this relationship confers or imposes rights, privileges, duties, and obligations. (More at this link to our Parentage Action page. See more . . .) |
|
LINKS TO:
Family Law Department FAQ List Questionnaires Resource List Attorneys & Staff |
Contact KIRK & SIMAS with your family law questions or schedule a consultation today.
|
