Family Law

Family law in San Diego can be one of the most emotionally charged types of law. It deals with complicated and far-reaching issues that unless handled with the utmost delicacy can have repercussions that can affect finances, living situations and even result in criminal records. Further complicating these situations is the fact that these laws are not one size fits all; although most cases share some similarities, every family and its circumstances is unique and requires a lawyer's or mediator's individual attention to best serve the client's needs.

Sometimes litigation is the best answer; other times, for less contentious or serious issues, family law mediation with a neutral third party can result in a more efficient and cost-effective resolution of the issues.  It takes a lot to trust these serious, personal issues to someone outside your family, and choosing a San Diego family law attorney can be a daunting task.

That's why the San Diego family law attorneys at Higgs Fletcher & Mack approach every case they handle with the respect it deserves. We understand that your family is the most important thing in your life, and we take every opportunity possible to work with you to achieve the most equitable resolution possible for your individual situation.

What is Family Law?

For over 70 years, our family law attorneys have worked with people from every walk of life and every part of San Diego to work out issues involving:

• Divorce, both civilian and military
• Paternity Judgments
• Adoptions
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Child Support
• Spousal Support and Alimony
• Procuring or Defending Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
• Division of property and debts
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Family Law Mediation

These are complex issues and require personal attention from an experienced family law lawyer. Since 1939, San Diegans have turned to the family law attorneys at Higgs Fletcher & Mack to represent them in situations that can no longer work themselves out on their own.

Why you need a Family Law Lawyer

Family law lawyers are important for what may appear to be minor issues or disagreements, because the smallest statements, disclosures or actions may have significant long-term repercussions, especially if these statements are made in court or codified into documents.  Family law issues are frequently emotionally-charged, and words or deeds that sound reasonable in the heat of the moment can vastly affect child visitation and custody rights, spousal support payments and even your ownership interest in property.  An experienced family law attorney can help protect your best interests and ensure that your perspective is presented accurately and reasonably to the court.

The San Diego family law attorneys at Higgs Fletcher & Mack are ready to partner with you and represent your interests in whatever situation required, be that in an informal mediation or in front of a judge at Family Court. We will work with you to achieve the best resolution possible to your family law matters.

Fill out our free initial contact form, and get in touch with a San Diego family law attorney at Higgs Fletcher & Mack today.