Family Law

Compassionate & Effective Family Law Representation
When you and your family are faced with the decision to divorce, it can often be a very difficult and emotional situation. Family law issues are often much more sensitive and delicate than other legal situations and when you need legal counsel, it is very important that your attorney is in tune with your needs. Your choice in Orange County divorce attorney may actually have more of an impact on your case than you may think. Where particularly sensitive issues are concerned such as child custody, visitation, child support, alimony and property division, it will be crucial that you have a strong legal support system with your best interests in mind. Whether you are undergoing an uncontested divorce or need to go to court to resolve your case, a lawyer can provide you with valuable support, guidance, and legal representation every step of the way. This can help you achieve everything you are hoping to accomplish with your divorce with the least impact from a financial and stress-related standpoint.

Considering a divorce in Orange County?
For many years, it was necessary to prove that your spouse had committed some wrongful act in order to get your marriage dissolved. This is no longer the case. In fact, because California is a “no-fault” divorce state, you don’t even have to get your spouse’s agreement to file for divorce. If you have decided that dissolving the union is the best step for you and for your family, you will have a powerful, knowledgeable and aggressive ally in your family lawyer from the Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman.

Certain divorce proceedings can be more complicated than others and others still may require an attorney that specializes in that specific type of proceeding, such as military divorce. Under these circumstances, it is that much more important that you obtain an attorney that has knowledge, experience, and passion about your case. When you and your spouse have decided to take the necessary legal actions to break your union, it is often so much more than just a “legal” thing. The emotional aspect to a divorce or other family law situation can be overwhelming. This is something that we deeply understand and that is why our team is completely dedicated to providing you with the advice and counsel that you need in order to proceed with the situation as smoothly as possible. We are concerned about our clients’ full wellbeing, from their present state, their fears, and their struggles to their futures. We want to make sure you have the best experience with us you possibly can while going through such a difficult time. With the help of your lawyer, you and your family can move on to life after the divorce with as little upset and trauma as possible.

Child Custody
Determining child custody can be one of the most difficult and important issues in a divorce case. The matter of deciding custody refers to both physical and legal custody, and it is essential that the child’s needs will be taken care of. California family courts consider a number of factors before granting a parent sole or joint custody. Parents might be put through a drug test for illegal drug use and drug convictions will be considered in determining child custody and visitation. Also, if a parent has a history of domestic violence against the child’s other parent or the child, the court would prefer to grant custody to the other parent but is also willing to consider other factors that may be involved. Our Orange County divorce attorneys have the necessary counsel that you need to fight for the best life for your child. We support the best interests of the child and will stay up to date with the current laws and regulations regarding child custody in California.

What an Orange County Divorce Lawyer Can Do for You
If you have found yourself thinking “Do I need an attorney?” it does not hurt to give one a call and find out for sure once and for all. If you do need a divorce, waiting will only postpone the inevitable. The legal representatives at this firm have successfully handled many family law cases throughout the years. When you are in a situation where you don’t know what to do next, you will have a firm advocate and a strong guiding hand in your family law attorney at our office. Whether your family law issue involves divorce or nuptial agreements, our team can help you. We also take on cases involving domestic violence and the need to seek a restraining order as well as issues related to establishing or disestablishing paternity to resolve a dispute related to custody, visitation or support. Our counsel can help you prepare for divorce and can also help you address post-divorce needs such as the modification or enforcement of support, visitation or custody. Regardless of the nature of your case or your particular needs or concerns, we are confident that a lawyer at our firm can provide you with the guidance you need. We take on cases throughout all of Orange County, California.

Our team believes that every divorce and family law case they take on deserves unique attention and a tailor-made approach to handling the situation. Because every marriage dissolution has different circumstances, we feel that it is impossible to apply a cookie-cutter legal approach to family law situations. That is why your attorney will always give you the personal attention that you deserve in order to give you the best possible legal service.