Expert Divorce and Family Law Specialist for Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Beyond
We Only Do Family Law and We Do It Well
When legal matters affect your family, it can be an incredibly difficult experience. This is particularly the case when it comes to divorce and other family law issues such as child support, child custody, and spousal maintenance.
Divorce is one of the most stressful events you will ever experience. Easing that stress — and coming out the other side a healthier, happier, more confident person — is often dependent on the attorney you choose to help you through these troubled times. Having a quality relationship with your attorney and personalized service is tantamount to a successful outcome in a family law matter.
At Ratzer Dobis, we focus solely on helping people like you navigate the maelstrom of divorce and other complex family law issues. We focus on high net worth, complicated cases involving significant issues like child custody, move-away requests, and child and spousal support demands involving substantial assets, business investments, and retirement funds. Our certified family law specialists serve Solana Beach, Del Mar, and families throughout southwestern California and the greater San Diego area.
Our Certified Family Law Specialists Protect Your Rights
Attorneys Jim Ratzer and Morgan Dobis are Family Law Specialists certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Board of California. Less than 1% of California’s 200,000+ attorneys have achieved this designation. Not only are we active members of the State Bar of California with extensive experience handling family law cases, but we have been evaluated by our peers and judges within
California’s family courts and are recognized as being some of the top legal advocates in our field.
As certified legal specialists in family law, we understand that effective communication and cost-effective legal service are two of the key elements of successful family law matters. As a boutique firm specializing in this exclusive area of California family law, we never lose sight of the fact that the outcome of your case has a huge bearing on the rest of your life.
We have spent over 30 years refining our practice and devoting 100% of our efforts to families struggling to cope with intense disputes. Let us help your family get through some of the most emotional and contentious times in your lives. We’re here to help you move forward with your family intact.
Understanding the Family Law Cases Our Certified Family Law Specialists Handle
With Ratzer Dobis, you won’t lose one-on-one contact with your Solana Beach attorney. Our firm’s philosophy is very basic and sound: high-quality representation with accessibility to your attorney.
Our community-driven family law attorneys throughout Del Mar and Solana Beach will take the time to listen to your concerns and recognize your goals and desires — we’ll thoroughly understand your case and all its details. With the emotional stress a divorce can produce, you deserve an attorney who treats your case as seriously as if it were his or her own. These are some of the most common types of family law matters our specialists handle:
Divorce
We will handle every aspect of your divorce case. You do need an attorney for these cases to ensure that you are treated fairly by your spouse. Divorces can be emotional and complex, but your Solana Beach divorce lawyer from Ratzer Dobis will be your advocate throughout the process.
Child Support
Both parents have an obligation to support their child in the aftermath of the divorce. Your Solana Beach child support lawyer will work to ensure that you receive the amount that you should be receiving or that you end up paying the correct amount in child support.
High Net Worth Divorce
Asset distribution is one of the most complicated aspects of a divorce case, and it can become particularly complicated when there are substantial assets that need to be distributed. Let your Del Mar high net worth divorce lawyer guide you through the process.
Mediation
There may be some instances where a divorce can be handled through less costly and quicker mediation services. A mediator can act as a neutral third party between the two sides in an attempt to resolve any issues between the spouses while your Solana Beach mediation attorney can assert your rights.
Paternity
It is vital that a child’s paternity is determined because this affects various aspects of child support and child custody issues. A Del Mar paternity attorney can work with both sides to pursue DNA testing to establish paternity.
Prenuptial Agreements
There are times when prenuptial agreements provide valuable protection for both parties going into a marriage. It is necessary that you secure a reputable Solana Beach prenuptial agreement attorney to help properly formulate a prenuptial agreement.
Complex Property Division
Similar to a high net worth divorce, spouses with multiple properties between them could encounter significant complications when it comes to property division and asset distribution.
Spousal Support
This is also known as alimony and could be ordered paid for varying time frames to help the spouse of lesser means support themselves. Our Solana Beach alimony lawyers can help you protect your rights.
Child Custody
Both legal and physical custody of any minor children will need to be resolved before a divorce is finalized. Your Solana Beach child custody lawyer can help you build a visitation schedule with your child’s non-custodial parent.
Don’t Underestimate the Need for an Attorney
Many people go into the divorce process assuming they will not need a skilled legal representative. They think that just because a divorce starts out amicably enough, that it will remain so. However, that is not always the case. The issues involved in a divorce process can each become incredibly complicated.
When there is contention in one area, the entire divorce can be delayed. Many couples start out without a lawyer, but both end up finding one shortly after the process begins. By securing an attorney early in the divorce process, you are ensuring that your best interests are being looked out for.
Consult Our Top-Rated Certified Family Law Specialists Serving Del Mar and Solana Beach for Help Today
If you or someone you know is facing a family law issue like divorce, legal separation, or domestic violence, or a dispute involving child custody, property division, or support issues, the family law attorneys at Ratzer Dobis are ready to help.
Whether you need immediate representation or a consultation about your options regarding divorce or a post-judgment modification, our lawyers are here to consult with you about your issues, legal rights, and responsibilities. Call us today at (858) 793-7700 or complete our confidential contact form to schedule a free consultation. Meeting with our certified family law specialists face-to-face is an important first step in helping you understand your rights, establishing a quality basis of representation, and guiding you through this difficult time.
