Rancho Cucamonga Family Law Lawyer

Rancho Cucamonga Family Law lawyer, Michael R. Young, handles all areas of Family Law in San Bernardino County, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support and any other family law matter you may have.

Attorney Michael R. Young fights diligently for the rights of his clients in Rancho Cucamonga Family Law Court, using various strategies to provide them with the best possible outcome for their family law case. He is keenly aware that each case is different and uses his legal expertise accordingly.

Legally, a divorce, or "dissolution of marriage," can only be terminated in California by a court order. Divorce can be a painful and complicated process, which often requires legal assistance by an experienced Family Law Lawyer.

Some couples choose to seek a separation prior to, or instead of, divorce. Given that there are four different kinds of separations; people are often confused about what it means to be, "separated."

While not legally recognized, a Trial Separation is when a couple temporarily lives apart to decide whether or not to separate permanently, or divorce. In the event they do not reconcile their differences and remain separated any assets and debts they accumulate during the trial separation are generally considered as jointly owned.

When spouses no longer reside in the same home, they are said to be Living Apart. Living apart in some states may change the property rights of spouses.

A Permanent Separation may follow a trial separation or may begin immediately when the spouses start living apart. A couple’s decision to separate permanently in Rancho Cucamonga may not be considered a legal separation unless one spouse takes the other to court for spousal support or child custody, pending an action of divorce. In most cases, any assets received and most debts incurred after establishing a permanent separation are considered separate property or are the responsibility of the party incurring them.

When spouses separate and a court rules on issues of child custody, visitation and support, division of property, and spousal support - but does not grant divorce, the separation is considered a Legal Separation. Any money awarded for child or spouse support under a legal separation is often referred to as separate maintenance.

Agreements made under a legal separation in Rancho Cucamonga often set the tone for a future divorce judgment in a San Bernardino Court.

Contact the Law Office of Michael R. Young for an initial consultation on your family law case. We are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Email us at info@familylawinlandempire.com, or call us anytime day or night, at (909) 748-0119.

Contact us about your Family Law matter today!