Five Reasons You Need to Make an Appointment Now

1. The Decision to Divorce is a Difficult One.

GLASS FAMILY LAW prides itself on the creative problem solving we use with our clients to determine all of their possible options, from attending marital counseling, to participating in mediation, or, as a last result, to commencing with litigation. We will help you make an informed decision on how to best proceed.

2. We Will Give You a Primer on California Law.

All of the options, considerations, risks and liabilities are complex when you are having domestic difficulties. You should, at the very least, learn the basics of California family law, and determine what the next best step is for you. During your initial consultation with an attorney from GLASS FAMILY LAW, we will collect basic information from you, and you will be given a "primer" on California law and how it applies to your particular situation. You will only be able to make a knowledgeable, informed decision about your matter if you are given the information you need. GLASS FAMILY LAW will make sure you have that and more.

3. We Can Alleviate the Anxiety About the Threats You Have Heard From Your Spouse.

Our natural fear of the unknown and the threats that you have probably already heard from your spouse may have you wondering if you will be able to handle your domestic matter. The following list of threats is, unfortunately, typical in family law cases:

"I am going to drag this case out forever. By the time you get your share of the property, you will be too old to enjoy it."

"If you try to get money from me, I am going to file a custody action and take the children away from you.

"I have already got the best lawyer in town. He knows all the judges. There is no way you will ever get a decent result in Court."

"Do not get your own lawyer. Their only interest is to drag out the case to make more money. You might as well just believe what my lawyer has already told me."

"I am ready to give you a fair settlement. But, if you get a lawyer, I am going to play hard ball, and you are going to end up with much less than I was willing to give you."

"You are crazy for pushing this divorce. All you are doing is taking money away from the children."

"If you do not settle on a reasonable basis, I will simply stop working, or declare bankruptcy, and let's see the Court make me pay money I do not have."

"I will tell the children that you are responsible for this mess."

"You do not want me to have to tell the Court that you have been in therapy and/or used to have a drug problem, do you?"

In our experience, 99% of these threats are baseless. The sooner you come in, the sooner we can assure you that the threats listed above (and the myriad of variations we have heard before) are not real, and pose you no harm. 

4. Having Representation Takes Some of the Pressure Off You.

An attorney can be your advocate through all of the stages of a divorce. Once the parties obtain independent counsel, very often, the whirling accusations, threats, misinformation, and bad behavior often stop. In our experience, the presence of experienced, reasonable counsel on both sides of the case invariably makes things more orderly, and often, more respectful. Also, once you hire an attorney from GLASS FAMILY LAW, you will not have to negotiate directly with your spouse, unless you want to. Let us do most of the "heavy lifting" for you.

5. We Can Help You Re-Focus on the Future.

An important, but often overlooked part of the divorce and domestic relations matter process is the opportunity it affords people to refocus their energies and attention on the things that matter most to them – to start looking towards a more independent future, and less on an unsuccessful past. By working with you and the full range of "human" issues (and not just the legal issues), we can help you move forward, and regain your confidence, productivity and happiness.

We serve clients in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas.

Contact GLASS FAMILY LAW today to schedule your free initial consultation.