Family Law

• Divorce
  Putting an end to a marriage is not an easy decision to make. However, there are times that both sides mutually agree on all the terms for a divorce. An uncontested divorce is when both sides generally agree on all issues related to their divorce.  An uncontested divorce is quicker, less complicated and much less expensive than a contested divorce. A contested divorce is where one or more issues remain unresolved which requires additional time by the court and attorneys plus a significant increase in costs. Another benefit of an uncontested divorce is that neither party would have to go to court.
• Child Support
  Divorce can be a complicated affair, especially when there are minor children involved in it. During separation, parents may be subject to child support obligations. The particulars of the obligations are underlined in the child support order issued by the court. While both parents are legally responsible for raising their child, an end to the marriage or domestic partnership might put the financial obligations of rearing the child more on one parent than the other, based on various factors. In addition, the parents in a paternity matter may also have obligations under a child support order.Â
• Child Custody and Visitation
  In California, a 730 child custody evaluation is ordered by the California Family Court judges to look into the mental health and parenting practices of one or both parents. This is done pursuant to Evidence Code section 730.  A 730 evaluation can be a long, exhausting and emotional process. The 730 evaluation is conducted by a professional that meets the strict requirements set forth in the California Family Code and the California Rules of Court. The child custody evaluator is considered the Court’s/Judge’s expert on the issue of custody. The evaluator is to provide a comprehensive, objective, and unbiased evaluation of child custody which will include recommendations as to a custodial arrangement that is in the best interests of the child(ren).
• Paternity
  In California, there are several different ways paternity can be established. A Southern California paternity lawyer can assist either men, women or children in either disputing or establishing paternity.
• Premarital Agreement
  If you and your spouse have accumulated community property during the marriage, you must divide all eligible debts and assets appropriately. Before your divorce can be finalized, you must agree on all terms discussed with your attorney or in court. The first step in the division of assets is identifying what is considered community property and what is considered separate property. Even prenuptial agreements can be challenged with the help of an experienced divorce lawyer.
• Spousal Support
  Alimony is a lot less common these days compared to decades past when women did not work outside of the home and thus could qualify for alimony because their husbands were the main means of financial stability. There are both temporary and permanent forms of alimony. The permanent forms of alimony, which can extend until the ex-spouse has either reached the age of retirement or until their death, was one of the most common types of spousal support in the latter quarter of the 20th century. As more women began to work outside the home, their pay often approached the level of their partners’.
• Legal Separation
  However, if both spouses are treated as equals when it comes to properties acquired during the marriage, who-gets-what during a legal separation may hinge on a multitude of factors, including...
• Annulment
  Custody orders are common in cases that involve the dissolution of marriage(legal separation, divorce, annulment), parentage cases (the parents of the children or child are not bound by matrimony), and domestic violence cases (if one party has filed for a restraining order).
• Child Abuse

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  One of the major pieces of legislation that affects family law in this area is The 1994 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This law states that those who have been convicted of a domestic violence crime cannot own a firearm. Additionally, the law has specific regulations regarding handling cases where one of the spouses affected is not a legal U.S. citizen, and instead holds some other sort of visa. If you have questions regarding criminal law or immigration law as they pertain to your case, then you will want to speak to one of our attorneys to help get you back on the path to safety.
• Sex Crimes
• Assault
• Restraining Order
  Domestic violence is scary, and when victims do finally come forward, they have already endured too much. While there are many patterns and similarities among cases, no two cases are exactly the same, so the needs of the client will vary depending on the living situation, legal status, marital status, and other traits of the people involved. Attorneys can file restraining orders for their clients. A restraining order is placed after a threat of violence or an actual violent attack. If you feel you have been stalked by a former partner, or have evidence of them breaking into your home or into private accounts, then you will want to speak to a lawyer about these criminal activities. A family law attorney will help you file a civil suit.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  I worked with David on settling a personal injury case from a car accident. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and did everything he could to get the most out of my settlement. He always kept in contact with me and let me know everything that was going on. Overall it was a great experience and I would definitely work with David again.
• Auto Accidents

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Tax Law
  Family law and divorce also brought with it a broader appeal for David Goldberg. Because it covers a range of issues, it allows him to apply other areas of law, including some which were the focus of his legal education, like property, real estate, and tax law. In addition, family law allows David to work with contract law through the issues of child custody, child support, spousal support, attorney fees, breach of fiduciary duty, law and motion, discovery, mediation, and settlement negotiations.