MacKay & Martin, LLP is a premier Family Law and Estate Planning firm located in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to delivering stellar service and favorable results. Your legal matters are important to us. MacKay & Martin, LLP is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for each one of our valued clients.
MacKay & Martin, LLP is committed to delivering the appropriate level of advocacy suited to each individual case. At MacKay & Martin, LLP, we understand that your family, along with your assets, are two of the most important aspects of your life. We also understand that for many families, breakups happen.
MacKay & Martin, LLP is committed to delivering the appropriate level of advocacy suited to each individual case. At MacKay & Martin, LLP, we understand that your family, along with your assets, are two of the most important aspects of your life. We also understand that for many families, breakups happen.
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In California, this includes proceedings for dissolution of marriage (divorce) or domestic partnership, legal separation, domestic violence restraining orders, and proceedings involving child custody, visitation, and child support. Whether you are going through a divorce or legal separation or seeking to resolve matters involving child custody and child support, you are dealing with the most important aspects of life: family and finances.
If you are going through a divorce or break up with children, you will need a child custody and visitation schedule. To be legally enforceable, the custody and visitation schedule must be signed by the judge.
There are two ways to get a child custody and visitation order signed by the judge: (1) the parents can reach an agreement and submit it to the court without a hearing (which will almost always be approved and signed by the judge); or (2) in absence of an agreement, the parties must litigate the issue in court and let the judge make the final decision.
There are two ways to get a child custody and visitation order signed by the judge: (1) the parents can reach an agreement and submit it to the court without a hearing (which will almost always be approved and signed by the judge); or (2) in absence of an agreement, the parties must litigate the issue in court and let the judge make the final decision.
Many parents receive unfavorable child custody orders and wonder what, if anything, they can do about them. For some parents, life changes make it necessary to ask the judge to modify a prior order. In other cases, there were procedural problems in court that trigger a need to adjust or even vacate an order.
Divorce is a difficult process and even more troubling when there are children involved. Custody and parenting time (visitation) are usually the most contentious issues for the divorcing couple and a good reason for each partner to have a knowledgeable, experienced child custody attorney to look out for his or her interests and for the best interests of the children.
California has a strong public policy in favor of adequate support, and both parents are equally responsible for providing financially for his or her children. The California Family Code has established guiding principles for courts issuing child support, stating that a parent's first and principal obligation is to support his or her minor children according to the parent's circumstances and station in life.
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Sandra C.
May 08, 2019
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As a working mother, estate planning has been on my To-Do list for years, but I just never got around to it. A friend of mine recommended that I schedule a consultation with MacKay & Martin, LLP. I met with Edlin Martin, and I was surprised at how easy and painless the entire process was. Edlin really went out of her way to be patient and understanding. She made me feel comfortable talking about a difficult subject. She asked thought-provoking questions; questions that helped me understand all my options. I felt confident I was making informed decisions. My meeting with Edlin left me feeling
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May 08, 2019
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