Riley Family Law

Yes, we offer completely free, no-obligation consultations where we’ll take an in-depth look at your case to see exactly how we can help you.  Call us today to schedule your free consultation :)

To schedule your free consultation, reach out to us by our office! From there, either one of our staff or our attorneys will speak with you about your case to determine if we’ll be able to move forward with your case.

At Riley Family Law, we act differently than other family law firms you’ll find out there. We understand that in order to get the best outcome for your case, all while reducing the total costs on your end, we need to try and resolve matters in a non-confrontational way. By avoiding going to court, we can save you quite a bit of time and money throughout the entire process, and reduce the amount of stress that’s put on you as well!

Here at Riley Family Law, we only practice Family Law and specialize in everything that has to do with Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, etc.

The divorce process will take at least six months. California divorce law contains a mandatory waiting period. That means that a California court will not issue a divorce decree until six months after the filing of the divorce petition.

California is what is known as a “community property” state, thus any property possessed by a married couple is considered (that isn’t a gift or inheritance specifically to one spouse) joint and will generally be divided 50/50.

Alimony s determined by a judge using a local court’s alimony guidelines. The length of an award is made by considering the couple’s standard of living during the marriage, the length of the marriage, earning capacity of each party and the presence of domestic violence or abuse in the home (if applicable).

While you or your divorce attorney will need to file the divorce paperwork with the court, most divorce cases don’t need to be litigated. Much of the time, parties can come to an agreement on their own, with the aid of their attorneys, or by working with a mediator or other professional.

If the parties cannot come to an agreement about custody and parenting time, the court will decide for them. Judges consider the facts of the case as they pertain to a number of factors set forth by California Family Code Section 3011, 3020 and others.

The amount of time that a divorce takes truly depends on your specific situation and what your case looks like. Mine took me about a year, but if it gets really complicated, it could take years. I highly recommend giving Riley Family Law a call. Derek is amazing and will make sure you're taken care of!

I'm not a family lawyer but from my experience they try and take into account a few things that determine the best interest of the child. I'd give Riley Family law a call to setup a free consultation to go over your case, I used them for my legal needs and they we're great!

Yes, they help with everything related to family law! I highly recommend working with Derek, he was an amazing help for me and my family! :)

Hi! Yes, we provide family law services to all of Orange County. The first consultation is free! Don't hesitate to give us a call :)