Moving Forward After a Divorce
Los Angeles Family Attorney Helping You Through Dissolution
Divorce involves a number of legal and financial issues that must be addressed early in the process. Failure to adequately protect your rights at this stage can put you at a disadvantage for years to come.
My name is Demetria L. Graves, and I work to develop solutions to all the issues you face. I want to help you make a successful transition to life after divorce.
Call my Los Angeles law office toll-free at 866-930-0582 or send me an e-mail to arrange a free initial consultation.
How I Can Help You
As a family attorney, I represent clients in matters involving:
- Divorce — simple and complex
- Family Law
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support
- Property division
- Spousal support
- Guardianships
- Domestic partnerships
- Bankruptcy law
Helping You Get a New Lease on Life
I lead a Los Angeles family law firm that has helped many people achieve divorce solutions that enable them to reorganize their lives and start down a path toward greater happiness for themselves and their families.
I have experience handling all types of divorces, ranging from relatively straightforward to highly complex. I will work closely with you to develop an individualized case management plan that recognizes the unique factors of your situation and provides you with the opportunity to make a successful transition after your divorce decree is finalized.
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Unless addressed with care, child custody and visitation issues are often the most problematic during a divorce. Circumstances change in the years following a divorce. Agreements, court orders, or other custody arrangements can become unworkable as the family evolves and the children get older.
I'll help get the best results for you and your children now, and set the stage for any future changes to divorce arrangements that may come up as the years go by.
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Will a Divorce Force the Sale of the House?
The family home is symbol of the marriage and its status in a divorce is based on many factors. But a divorce doesn't necessarily force its sale. This is a complicated question that involves equity, earnings, mortgage payment amounts, and agreements you and your spouse make during the divorce. A new option is a loan modification, which may help reduce the mortgage payments and help you keep the house.
Let me work with you and your spouse to establish agreement and build trust, which will improve your choices regarding the home.
How Will a Divorce Impact My Taxes?
Your taxes will naturally be changed by a divorce and I can help you estimate the impact. For example, only one party can claim children on their tax return and claim the Child Tax Credit.
However if the kids spend the same amount of time with both parents, then it is probably more beneficial for tax purposes for the parent with the higher income to claim the children, therefore clearing more income for support. This is another area in which professional assistance is recommended. Call me — I can help.
How My Firm Is Different
The marital separation process can be emotionally and financially difficult. I provide a five-point guarantee in every dissolution case I handle. This can give you confidence, peace of mind, and the knowledge that we are committed to helping you reach a better life after divorce — guaranteed.
Read more about my five-point guarantee here.
For a free initial consultation with a Los Angeles divorce lawyer, call toll-free at 866-930-0582 or contact us online.
Located in Glendale, I also serve clients in Pasadena, Burbank and throughout the Greater Los Angeles, California, area.
