How can I get Accurate and Updated Information so That I can Make an Informed Decision in My Paternity, Divorce or Legal Separation in San Diego in 2014?

WHY IT IS SO CRUCIAL TO HAVE UPDATED AND ACCURATE INFORMATION FOR YOUR FAMILY LAW CASE NO MATTER WHETHER IT IS A LEGAL SEPARATION, DIVORCE OR PATERNITY?

The decisions you make in your divorce, legal separation or paternity will have consequences, in many cases, for the rest of your life. Whenever a person is going through a family law case, and it does not matter whether this is a divorce, paternity or legal separation, everyone seems to have advice on what to do and is an expert whether they have gone through the process or not. It is extremely dangerous to rely on non professional advice for your family law case to make any decisions as the information is only as good as the person giving it. Certainly, work in a collaborative manner and obtain opinions of all but, when it comes time to make decisions {like settlement or litigation} each case is different and the laws change frequently. As such, for you to make the most informed and intelligent decision you can {since no one knows the future}, get advice from the most knowledgeable professional. Below is a list of some of the resources but there are certainly others.

WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ME TO OBTAIN THE ACCURATE AND CURRENT INFORMATION FOR MY FAMILY LAW CASE?
SAN DIEGO LEGAL AID SOCIETY

The Legal Aid Society in San Diego has multiple locations in San Diego. This office can provide no charge legal services [pro bono] if you meet their criteria. The Legal Aid Society does have a family law division which represents parties in these cases. There are also free clinics if you qualify. For your ease of use, below is a link to their website.

http://www.lassd.org/

SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM

The Volunteer Lawyer Program in San Diego provides assistance in cases involving family law in two programs. The first program is for family law cases where a dispute arises regarding custody and visitation which have the below following criteria. First, are you low income? Contact the Program directly to determine if you qualify. Second, does the other parent or you want primary legal or physical custody of your child or children? Third, does the other party have an attorney? If the answers are “yes” to all of these questions, you may be eligible. The location being serviced now is downtown San Diego. The second program is for victims of domestic violence in San Diego and, if you are a victim and need legal representation, please feel to contact them directly and a link is provided below, again, for your ease of use.

http://www.sdvlp.org/

CONSULTATION WITH EXPERIENCED SAN DIEGO FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY

While the law that applies to everyone’s case is the same, each case is different. As such, a consultation with a qualified attorney can be of invaluable assistance for you individual case. There are several California Bar Certified Referral Services in San Diego and a link below is to the California State Bar Lawyer Referral Service page. Nothing will take the place of a consultation with a family law attorney who has experience in the San Diego Court House your case is in and has experience with cases with similar facts. Attorneys who make multiple hearings in family law courts in San Diego can give you a unique perspective.

http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/LawyerReferralServicesLRS.aspx

FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR OFFICE IN SAN DIEGO COURT HOUSES

The Family Law Facilitator’s Office is a San Diego County department. There is no charge to use and, unlike the Legal Aid Society and the Volunteer Lawyer Program, there are no low income qualifying guidelines. This organization is specifically designed for self represented litigants to assist them with filing documents, filling out forms, service of process and other procedural assistance of the same kind. Their offices are located in the family law court houses in downtown San Diego, Chula Vista, Vista and El Cajon. More information can be obtained from the San Diego Superior Court website which is listed below.

SAN DIEGO SUPERIOR COURT WEBSITE

The San Diego Superior Court website is updated very frequently. The link is below and has forms and information and is a very good source but you cannot ask questions nor will the website provide answers. Certainly, in any beginning of obtaining information about family law forms and procedures, this is a good source to look at. The link is below.

http://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/

HOW CAN A SAN DIEGO LAW FIRM HELP ME?

The law firm of Doppelt and Forney, APLC offers a confidential and free in-person or virtual consultation so that you can ask questions about your case. This is done at their office with a licensed attorney in California. You can ask questions and get answers about this most important part of your life in a comfortable environment with free parking and an elevator. Their law office is located right off the I-15 and easy to find and they are easy to work with. Feel free to call and schedule your appointment.