Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Redlands Family Law Attorneys
With over five decades of combined experience in family law, our firm is dedicated to providing compassionate and strategic legal representation to clients in Redlands and throughout the Inland Empire. Our team of AV Preeminent-rated attorneys brings a deep understanding of California Family Code and a commitment to personalized service, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions for complex legal challenges.We prioritize client needs through transparent communication, aggressive advocacy, and a focus on resolving matters efficiently while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Our reputation for excellence is reflected in our 10.0 Superb Avvo rating and A+ BBB accreditation, underscoring our dedication to client satisfaction. By combining legal expertise with empathetic counsel, we strive to protect families' futures and achieve favorable outcomes in divorce, child custody, and other family law matters.
Services
Divorce
Child Support
Child Custody
Military Divorce
Spousal Support
Domestic Violence
Relocation
Prenuptial Agreements
Restraining Orders
Visitation Rights
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We are AV Preeminent-rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- We promise to answer all of your questions
- We are committed to getting you the best outcome
- We've helped hundreds of families just like yours
- You'll get personalized attention from our lawyers
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Avvo
What people say
Saved my life
Great results
Invaluable advice
Made my life easier
Won and its all due to your hard work
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce legal services, handling contested and uncontested cases with strategic advocacy. We guide clients through property division, spousal support negotiations, and court proceedings while prioritizing their financial and emotional well-being. With deep familiarity with San Bernardino County Family Courts, our attorneys protect clients' interests throughout the dissolution process.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in child custody matters, focusing on creating arrangements that serve children's best interests. Our attorneys handle legal and physical custody negotiations, visitation schedules, and modifications while addressing factors like parental fitness and stability requirements under California law.
Spousal Support
Our team assists with temporary and permanent spousal support cases, calculating payments based on income disparities and marriage duration. We address tax implications, modification requests, and enforcement issues while ensuring compliance with California Family Code 4320 guidelines.
Military Divorce
Specializing in military divorce complexities, we handle residency requirements, retirement benefits division, and SCRA protections. Our attorneys address unique challenges faced by service members and their spouses during dissolution proceedings in California courts.
Child Support
We establish and modify child support orders considering income, healthcare costs, and educational needs. Our attorneys help clients navigate California's child support formulas, enforcement mechanisms, and modification requirements based on changing circumstances.
People
Michael R. Young
Founding Attorney
AV Preeminent-rated family law attorney with 20+ years of experience. Graduated top 10% of California State University and Southwestern University School of Law classes. Specializes in divorce, child custody, and military family law matters.
Janet Stouder-Brandon
Attorney
Experienced family law attorney providing compassionate representation in divorce and child custody cases. Focuses on protecting clients' rights while minimizing emotional stress during legal proceedings.
Claire E. Hurst
Attorney
Dedicated family law practitioner assisting clients with spousal support, child custody, and domestic violence cases. Committed to achieving equitable outcomes through negotiation or litigation when necessary.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We specialize in divorce, child custody, spousal support, military divorce, child support, domestic violence cases, and related family law matters.
How are child custody decisions made in California?
Courts consider children's best interests, parental fitness, stability factors, and sometimes children's preferences when determining custody arrangements.
What is the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act?
This act allows active-duty military members to request postponement of divorce proceedings until 60 days after returning from service.
How is spousal support calculated in California?
Support considers income disparities, marriage duration, standard of living, and each party's financial needs and capabilities.
Can child support orders be modified?
Yes, modifications are possible with significant changes in income, custody arrangements, or children's needs.
What are California's residency requirements for divorce?
At least one spouse must reside in California for 6 months and in the county for 3 months before filing.
