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Simi Valley

Simi Valley Family Law Attorney

Our Lawyers Help You Protect What Matters Most

Richard Ross Associates can assist you in any kind of family law matter in Simi Valley. Our family law professionals bring hundreds of five-star client reviews and a compassionate approach to legal protection, providing the skill and care your family requires.

Call (805) 777-1011 or fill out an online contact form for your case consultation with our Simi Valley family lawyer.

Quality Legal Counsel & Support for Families in California

Family law matters are frequently highly personal, emotionally fraught legal challenges that require careful attention and creative solutions. In some cases, our clients are least inclined to back down in disputes that are, by definition, fraught with emotion.

Our family law team at Richard Ross Associates in Simi Valley is ready to help you with:

A Highly Rated Advocate for Filing Divorces in Simi Valley

It is not uncommon and there is no need for hesitation when thinking of bringing either a formal divorce or a mediated agreement. Over several thousand divorces, we have seen couples with problems that range from slight to severe.

Ranging from minor disputes over weekends to major confrontations over children and property, spouse and child abuse or a contentious matter, marriage or legal separation, allegations of infidelity, and health problems. Divorces could be disastrous to partners and assets, specifically when not directly managed by a skilled, seasoned family law judge.

Attorney Richard Ross runs a family law firm dedicated solely to supporting and defending citizens and answering questions like, what are alimony payments in California? Or how are private pensions divided?

It's important to know that your situation is special when you go into a divorce or tackle an important familial dispute. So we will take the time to learn what makes you and what you hope to achieve. Then we're going to support you in fighting for your objectives and the well-being of those most cherished by you.

Skilled, Experienced, & Knowledgeable Counsel

Richard Ross has more than 30 years of experience in litigating, mediating, and resolving complex family affairs in Ventura County and Los Angeles County Superior Courts. 

Ultimately, a knowledgeable Simi Valley family law attorney will help you regardless of the situation. Choosing the right family law attorney can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Here are some reasons why clients trust our firm:

  • Personalized Attention: We recognize that each family law case is unique. Our attorney takes the time to understand your specific circumstances and develops tailored strategies to meet your needs.
  • Proven Track Record: Our firm has successfully handled numerous family law cases, demonstrating our commitment to achieving positive results for our clients.
  • Strong Advocacy: We are relentless advocates for our clients, working diligently to protect their rights and pursue fair resolutions.

Whether you are facing divorce, child custody disputes, or adoption, our firm is here to support you every step of the way.

Don’t navigate family law issues alone—schedule your free consultation with a Simi Valley family law attorney. Call us now at (805) 777-1011 or reach out online to get started!

Dedicated TO CLIENT CARE & SUCCESS

  • I heartily recommend him to anybody in need of a well qualified, results-oriented, family law specialist.

    “I would not hesitate to, again, retain the legal services of Richard Ross.”

  • Our family and our dignity have been restored.

    “Mr. Ross and his supportive, competent staff put their hearts into their work and literally turned our lives around.”

  • The results far exceeded my expectations.

    “The entire staff at Richard Ross Associates really helped me through my divorce and they were with me the whole way.”

  • Extremely thorough and professional!

    “Richard has helped me through a very difficult divorce and I can't say enough good things about him.”

  • Polite, caring, and quick to respond.

    “Richard Ross is a subject matter expert in the field of family law.”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Should I agree to a temporary parenting plan?
    This is very important: If you have separated from your spouse before one of you has filed for dissolution of marriage or legal separation, avoid agreeing to and placing into effect a temporary parenting plan arrangement regarding the children unless you will be able to live with this arrangement after the divorce papers have been filed. Once you begin a parenting plan that seems to be working, it becomes the "status quo." It is very difficult to convince a mediator or judge to change the status quo, especially if it is working or appears to be working and is not detrimental to the minor children.
  • Can a joint tax return still be filed after a divorce?
    If you have not received a judgment dissolving your marriage before the end of the year, you may file an individual tax return under the status of "married, filing separately" or a joint tax return with your spouse. You should consult your accountant as to the advantages of these options. You may obtain special information booklets regarding tax information for divorce or separated individuals from your local IRS office or read the IRS booklet online.
  • How long must I live in California before I can file for divorce?
    To file an action for divorce, also known as dissolution of marriage, a person must have resided in the state of California for six months and in the county where the action is filed for three months prior to filing the petition in court. This is true of either the petitioner or the respondent - either person can meet the test and allow a filing. If your spouse meets the residency requirement, you can file even if you do not meet it yourself.
  • Can I be thrown out of my own residence?
    The court can and usually will order you to move out of your residence if your spouse convinces the court that you have been violent toward your spouse or threatened your spouse. You could be given ex-parte notice to be in court the next day because your spouse is seeking an order to make you move out and stay out. You can be ordered to leave immediately and not return even if your spouse is not on the property title or lease agreement! Once you are ordered to leave, it is not likely that you will be allowed to return.
  • What do I need to do and know before going through a divorce or legal separation?
    Before you get a divorce, photocopy all relevant financial documents that you can obtain and store them off-site with a trusted friend or relative. Do not store them in the trunk of your car where they can easily be found and removed by your spouse. There may be both personal and strategic reasons not to tip off your spouse that documents are being reviewed for a possible dissolution proceeding. Make copies of documents that you find in the residence and return the original documents to their original location as soon as possible so that your spouse won't notice that they are missing. It is often advisable to make the photocopies when you are sure your spouse is away for an extended time, such as during a workday. It is advisable to gather as many relevant financial documents as possible while they are still available and before they have been removed or destroyed by your spouse. This will significantly reduce the cost of divorce litigation if the documents do not have to be recovered later. It will also permit us to get a true picture of all community assets and debts as soon as possible.