Lerma Law Offices provides compassionate, professional and supportive legal representation and advice for our divorce clients. Whether you are simply contemplating a separation or a divorce and want a better understanding of how the legal process works, or are already divorced and are seeking assistance with modifying or enforcing your divorce judgment, our office has the experience and expertise to effectively advocate for you.
We can assist you with:
♣ Legal Separation
♣ Dissolution of Domestic Partnerships
♣ Spousal Support
♣ Child Custody
♣ Child Support
♣ Modification/Enforcement of divorce judgments

 

Questions that commonly come up in a divorce:
♣ How do I get a divorce if my spouse doesn’t want one?
♣ Where do we file for divorce if we live in different places?
♣ How can I pay a divorce attorney if my spouse makes all the money?
♣ Will I be able to support myself if I divorce?
♣ What is an appropriate amount of spousal support to request?
♣ What will happen to my retirement investment?
♣ How do we fairly divide personal property?
♣ Who gets to live in the family house?
♣ How do I ensure that the children are protected?
♣ How will the divorce affect our children?
♣ What happens if I remarry?

The best approach to answering these divorce questions and handling your specific legal concerns is to sit down and talk with an experienced attorney. With over 17 years of experience handling the matters that surround a divorce, Araceli M. Lerma will provide you with the sound legal advice you need. As a small firm, you receive personal attention at a reasonable cost so that your legal issue is resolved as effectively as possible.

Our approach is to first attempt to resolve disputes harmoniously and then, if necessary, litigate them in court. In both litigation and encouraging settlement of disputes, Araceli M. Lerma will vigorously advocate for you and your best interests.

Call our office or use the email form on this page, to arrange for a reduced fee consultation to discuss your legal issue and determine if mediation may be the right option for you.