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35 Years
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Your Trusted Family Law & Probate Attorney in Lancaster, CA
Since 1991, The Law Offices of Elke Gordon Schardt has been dedicated to providing clients with personalized, compassionate legal services in both family law and probate matters throughout Lancaster, CA. With over three decades of experience, we take a hands-on approach to each case, ensuring our clients' needs are met with the utmost care and attention. Our practice is built on a foundation of personalized service, strategic counsel, and a deep understanding of the emotional complexities inherent in family law and probate matters. We pride ourselves on maintaining a client-focused approach, working closely with individuals to navigate divorce, child custody, domestic partnership issues, and estate planning. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our track record of successfully guiding families through their most challenging legal transitions. As a local practice, we have developed strong ties to the Lancaster community, which enhances our ability to advocate effectively for our clients.

Our attorney's hands-on involvement in every case ensures continuity, accountability, and personalized attention throughout the legal process. We maintain a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and compassionate representation that has been cultivated through decades of dedicated service. Our approach combines legal expertise with practical problem-solving to achieve favorable outcomes tailored to each client's unique circumstances. We actively invest in understanding our clients' personal situations to provide legal solutions that address immediate needs while considering long-term implications. This philosophy has enabled us to establish lasting relationships with clients who continue to seek our counsel for successive legal matters.
Services
Divorce Probate Child Custody Domestic Partnerships
Details
  • Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
  • We offer over 30 years of experience in family law and probate matters
  • Our approach is personalized and compassionate, focusing on your unique needs
  • We provide strategic legal counsel tailored to each client's situation
  • Our attorney maintains hands-on involvement in every case
  • We have deep roots and established relationships in the Lancaster legal community
What people say
Great Lawyer Stayed informed Compassionate legal guidance Successfully handled custody battle
Services
Divorce
We provide comprehensive legal representation for divorce proceedings, specializing in contested and uncontested dissolutions. Our services include asset division, spousal support determination, and child custody arrangements. With over 30 years of experience, we guide clients through emotional transitions while protecting their rights and interests.
Probate
Our probate services assist executors and beneficiaries with estate administration, will interpretation, and inheritance matters. We help clients navigate trust administration, beneficiary disputes, and estate settlement. Our approach minimizes conflict while ensuring compliance with California probate laws and timelines.
Child Custody
We specialize in creating custody arrangements that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our services include custody evaluations, visitation scheduling, and modification of existing orders. We help clients establish child support guidelines and address relocation requests involving custody arrangements.
People
Elke Gordon Schardt
Attorney
Elke Gordon Schardt has practiced family law and probate in Lancaster since 1991, with a proven track record in complex divorce and custody matters. She personally handles each case with compassionate representation and strategic legal counsel tailored to clients' unique circumstances.
Questions
What practice areas does your firm cover?
We specialize in family law matters including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and domestic partnerships, as well as probate and estate planning services.
How long has your firm been in practice?
Our attorney has been providing dedicated legal service in Lancaster since 1991, with over 30 years of cumulative experience in family law and probate matters.
What makes your approach different from other law firms?
We prioritize personalized attention with direct attorney involvement in every case, combining legal expertise with compassionate understanding of our clients' unique situations.
Do you handle complex custody cases?
Yes, we have extensive experience in complex child custody matters, including relocation cases and high-conflict custody disputes, always prioritizing the child's best interests.
What can I expect during the initial consultation?
The initial consultation provides an opportunity to discuss your specific circumstances, receive preliminary legal guidance, and develop an understanding of our approach to your case.