Consulting Attorney Services RLM provides consulting services to litigants in family law matters who wish to represent themselves. The advantages of a consulting attorney include the ability to control your litigation costs and manage your own case while having the support and knowledge of an experienced family law attorney. With our consulting services, you can […]

Prenuptial/Postnuptial Agreement Services A pre-nup is an agreement in which fiancés jointly make provisions regarding spousal support and the distribution of assets should they divorce in the future. A postnup is a similar instrument that spouses (or registered domestic partners) enter into during a marriage. The enforceability of prenuptial agreements is governed by Family Law […]

Restraining Order Services RLM handles civil restraining order and domestic violence restraining order (“DVRO”). Spouses, romantic partners or parents must seek a domestic violence restraining order whereas everyone else will have to file for a civil restraining order. A CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) restraining orders only occurs in California and has serious consequences […]

Paternity Action Services This legal proceeding allows unmarried parents to obtain custody and support order for a minor child. In a paternity action, you can request a DNA test, obtain child support, custody & visitation order as well as attorney’s fees (if applicable).

Child Custody & Visitation Services A custody & visitation order governs how much time and authority each parent has with the minor child. Whereas a legal custody order regulates each parent’s decision-making power over the child, a physical custody order dictates who the child lives with. A parenting plan is a specific schedule of when […]

Child Support Services Child support is the monthly payment that a parent pays to another for the support of a minor child. It is generally based upon each parent’s income (earned or imputed) and the time each parent has with the child. California court relies on software called Dissomaster to calculate what it refers to […]

Spousal Support Services You may have heard about “alimony” which the Court generally refers to as “spousal support.” Spousal support is the monthly payment one spouse pays to another while the divorce is pending and sometimes even after the divorce is over. The Court has discretion to set the amount and duration of these payments. […]

Property Division Services Property division may be the most important aspect of a divorce matter. This is the area where you and your spouse divide your assets and debts including retirement accounts, liabilities and business interests. An in depth understanding of California “community property” law is necessary to ensure that you will receive your fair […]

Document Preparation Services in Torrance Need to correctly prepare court documents and self-help is confusing? Tired of getting your documents rejected by the court? RLM can help you complete your court documents correct and timely on a per document basis. Contact our office for our flat rate fee schedule.