Palm Desert Divorce Attorney

Divorce and Family Law in Palm Desert Area

At Law Offices of James A. Jackson, A Professional Law Corporation, the attorney has almost 25 years of experience, has served as a judge pro tem , and is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, a peer review rating indicating the firm is "preeminent" in family law. The Palm Desert divorce lawyer at the firm has a great depth of understanding of the legal issues involved in divorce, and takes an aggressive approach when protecting the interests of clients.

He returns all calls and answers all questions. He tells the clients about consequences of what they are doing, and never charges them more than what they need to pay. He really takes the time to explain facts based on the law and gives clients real perspective and tells them what is possible under state law, so they have realistic expectations about the outcome of their cases. You will get straight answers, personal service and compassionate and talented legal counsel when you contact the firm. Mr. Jackson knows all the attorneys and judges in the area as he grew locally and his father also served as an attorney, and these long relationships can be helpful.

Divorce Lawyer serving Palm Springs, Indio, Cathedral City and La Quinta

Any legal issue involving family law requires a high level of skill. Not only will the case often be presented to a court for decision, there are issues involved in negotiations with the opposing attorney. There are extensive skills involved in achieving results in divorce. If you are dealing with a contested divorce many crucial decisions will be made by the court. You want to know that your case is presented professionally and can sway the court for your benefit. As a former judge pro tem, the attorney has a deep insight into the system and how the judge will view any such case, which can be a great advantage to you in your case.

If you are interested in the option of an uncontested divorce, the firm can help you achieve the more affordable form of marriage dissolution. Those that need to draft prenuptial agreements or postnuptial agreements need to know that the agreement is drafted by a true legal professional. As these agreements can be subject to a later challenge, how they are drafted is a very important issue. If you are interested in the collaborative divorce process, the firm can assist you in this workable alternative to litigation. The attorney is very skilled in all matters involving division of property, alimony, mediation, property division, asset division, debt division, as well as domestic partnerships, spousal support, and legal separations.

In many divorces the issues surrounding child custody and child support are of great concern. Whether you want to pursue joint custody, need help with an enforcement of court orders or an enforcement of settlement agreements, are facing trouble with regard to visitation, the firm can provide you with the quality of personal service you deserve. They also can provide you with support in cases of grandparents' rights, relocation, as well as child support modifications or child custody modifications. If there are issues involving child abuse the attorney will move forward immediately to get orders of protection in place to provide legal protection from an abusive and dangerous situation.

Divorce and family law matters are extremely personal and often involve a great deal of uncertainty about the future, both in matters regarding finances, but also regarding children, where they will live, who will have custody and matters involving the division of assets. Some former couples can come to an agreement without great difficulty, while others can struggle with almost any form of communication. In any divorce, it is extremely important that you have the highest quality legal representation to protect your interests.

Contact a Palm Desert divorce lawyer from the firm for high quality, personal legal service you deserve.

The firm serves the areas of Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Joshua Tree, Blythe, San Bernardino and Riverside.