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10 Sep, 2024 by Abigail karver
I cannot express enough gratitude for Ilya Frangos at Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos, LLP. He was my lawyer during one of the most difficult times in my life after I suffered a dog bite to my lip. What started as a traumatic and painful experience was made bearable thanks to Ilya's unwavering support, guidance, and compassion.
From our very first meeting, I knew I was in the right hands. Ilya was not just a lawyer; he became a trusted ally and someone I could truly rely on. He listened with empathy, treated me with kindness, and never once made me feel like just another client. Every time I felt overwhelmed by the legal process, llya was there to reassure me and walk me through each step, with patience and clarity. His dedication was deeply moving, he truly cared about my well-being, both emotionally and physically.
Thanks to Ilya's expertise and relentless effort, we were able to reach a resolution that brought me a sense of justice and closure. I am forever grateful to him for turning such a painful situation into one where I felt empowered and heard.
If you're looking for someone who will fight for you with heart and skill, I wholeheartedly recommend llya Frangos. He is an incredible attorney and an even better human being.
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04 Sep, 2024 by Grkvzla
From start to finish, Constantine Tsagaris provided incredible support and expertise in the handling my personal injury claim. His genuine care for my wellbeing and that of my family was evident throughout our case. He navigated us through a complex legal process with skill and clarity, making sure we felt informed and empowered every step of the way. Constantine’s dedication and thoughtful guidance made a challenging situation so much more manageable. I am deeply grateful for all that he did for me and my family. If you’re in need of a compassionate and highly skilled attorney, Constantine is the one to trust.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Emily andrews
Chantel and the entire team at GFF&F are fantastic advocates and fighters. I am so grateful for their hard work, clear communication, and support which ended in a positive outcome for me and my auto accident case. No matter how big or small your case is, they put everything into honoring their clients and getting results! I would highly recommend GFF&F for any of your needs.
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10 Sep, 2024 by Abigail karver
I cannot express enough gratitude for Ilya Frangos at Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos, LLP. He was my lawyer during one of the most difficult times in my life after I suffered a dog bite to my lip. What started as a traumatic and painful experience was made bearable thanks to Ilya's unwavering support, guidance, and compassion.
From our very first meeting, I knew I was in the right hands. Ilya was not just a lawyer; he became a trusted ally and someone I could truly rely on. He listened with empathy, treated me with kindness, and never once made me feel like just another client. Every time I felt overwhelmed by the legal process, llya was there to reassure me and walk me through each step, with patience and clarity. His dedication was deeply moving, he truly cared about my well-being, both emotionally and physically.
Thanks to Ilya's expertise and relentless effort, we were able to reach a resolution that brought me a sense of justice and closure. I am forever grateful to him for turning such a painful situation into one where I felt empowered and heard.
If you're looking for someone who will fight for you with heart and skill, I wholeheartedly recommend llya Frangos. He is an incredible attorney and an even better human being.
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04 Sep, 2024 by Grkvzla
From start to finish, Constantine Tsagaris provided incredible support and expertise in the handling my personal injury claim. His genuine care for my wellbeing and that of my family was evident throughout our case. He navigated us through a complex legal process with skill and clarity, making sure we felt informed and empowered every step of the way. Constantine’s dedication and thoughtful guidance made a challenging situation so much more manageable. I am deeply grateful for all that he did for me and my family. If you’re in need of a compassionate and highly skilled attorney, Constantine is the one to trust.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Emily andrews
Chantel and the entire team at GFF&F are fantastic advocates and fighters. I am so grateful for their hard work, clear communication, and support which ended in a positive outcome for me and my auto accident case. No matter how big or small your case is, they put everything into honoring their clients and getting results! I would highly recommend GFF&F for any of your needs.
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10 Sep, 2024 by Abigail karver
I cannot express enough gratitude for Ilya Frangos at Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos, LLP. He was my lawyer during one of the most difficult times in my life after I suffered a dog bite to my lip. What started as a traumatic and painful experience was made bearable thanks to Ilya's unwavering support, guidance, and compassion.
From our very first meeting, I knew I was in the right hands. Ilya was not just a lawyer; he became a trusted ally and someone I could truly rely on. He listened with empathy, treated me with kindness, and never once made me feel like just another client. Every time I felt overwhelmed by the legal process, llya was there to reassure me and walk me through each step, with patience and clarity. His dedication was deeply moving, he truly cared about my well-being, both emotionally and physically.
Thanks to Ilya's expertise and relentless effort, we were able to reach a resolution that brought me a sense of justice and closure. I am forever grateful to him for turning such a painful situation into one where I felt empowered and heard.
If you're looking for someone who will fight for you with heart and skill, I wholeheartedly recommend llya Frangos. He is an incredible attorney and an even better human being.
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04 Sep, 2024 by Grkvzla
From start to finish, Constantine Tsagaris provided incredible support and expertise in the handling my personal injury claim. His genuine care for my wellbeing and that of my family was evident throughout our case. He navigated us through a complex legal process with skill and clarity, making sure we felt informed and empowered every step of the way. Constantine’s dedication and thoughtful guidance made a challenging situation so much more manageable. I am deeply grateful for all that he did for me and my family. If you’re in need of a compassionate and highly skilled attorney, Constantine is the one to trust.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Emily andrews
Chantel and the entire team at GFF&F are fantastic advocates and fighters. I am so grateful for their hard work, clear communication, and support which ended in a positive outcome for me and my auto accident case. No matter how big or small your case is, they put everything into honoring their clients and getting results! I would highly recommend GFF&F for any of your needs.
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24 May, 2024 by Anonymous
It was an amazing experience having David help me with my traffic case. He was short, succinct but provided great advice on the next steps during our initial consultation. This was a stark contrast to the other attorneys I spoke with, who did not want to take the time to understand my case. I had used online traffic lawyers prior to engaging David but David's experience and expertise in the area was unmatched. It was clear from the start that David had an in depth understanding of how the courts functioned and how to tailor the resolution to my case. On his advice, I received one of the best possible outcomes for my case - being able to take traffic school instead of a suspension.
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22 May, 2024 by A. y.
Mr. Nazzaro is a very rare and good person. As a lawyer, his professionalism and experience are of course paramount and valuable. There is no doubt about this. What I especially recommend is: He is a good person. Maybe you will laugh at me. What is a good person? He has a kind, big and clean heart. First of all, he makes his clients trust him 100% and trust the law, rather than fear and conceal self or something. He took the trouble to explain every detail, be patient all the time, and give 100% trust and support to his clients . You will feel that a best friend stands with you to get through the difficulties time. He won't tell you very high-end and obscure professional vocabulary, and all you hear is "It doesn't matter, don't worry..."I believe that a good lawyer, not just helping his clients' cases, he is using his personality charm to help his clients reshape themselves and be a good person. Thanks Mr. Nazzaro.
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25 Jul, 2022 by Susan
Thank you David for helping me navigate through a difficult situation I am in. It’s hard to know where to start when you live in another state. Your free advice was helpful and appreciated.
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22 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
I had a very difficult divorce that took a great deal of time to get through. Yvonne and her staff were an amazing support through the entire process. Yvonne was sensitive, supportive, strong and extremely knowledgeable, fair and balanced. She fought for my situation and my children with unwavering strength. I always felt like she was levelheaded when at times when I may not have been. She guided me through a painful time and we ended up with an extremely successful outcome. I highly recommend Yvonne and her firm.
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17 Dec, 2014 by Waichi
I recently went through an otherwise very stressful divorce and court trial. I am a practicing physician and my ex a housewife for 17 years. I have three children. I was at a distinctly disadvantageous position to begin with. My divorce lasted for 2 years from the time of filling. My ex and her boyfriend hired 2 teams of very aggressive attorneys from Southern California and San Francisco making the case very complicated, over litigated and stressful. I felt I was helpless until I met Yvonne Seeley and her team of associates and assistants. With professionalism, super knowledge of California family law, and super experience as a trial lawyer, I was able to more than survive the ordeal, ending with a fair and satisfactory trial result, and having my interest maximally protected. Ms. Seeley and her team, taking my interest in heart and practice, knowing what is relevant and what is not, have turned a very complicated, overwhelming and over litigated case into a relatively simple one, backed up by legally sound case laws, theories, reasoning and argument. In the process, she convincingly pointed out the obstreperous, dishonest and greedy nature of the other party. Ms. Yvonne Seeley and her team has walked extra miles to help me. I went through the darkness of a long tunnel that appeared without hope of reaching the other end, then rediscover meaning of life, and establish confidence in the fairness of the California court. This good lawyer makes a huge difference in my life. I recommend Ms. Seeley without any reservation. I whole heartedly thank Ms. Seeley and her team.
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08 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
Ms. Seeley's counsel in my marriage dissolution was invaluable. She helped me understand the dissolution case process, and helped me to manage my own expectations with respect to timing of case events. She's the consummate attorney in the sense that she's the strongest advocate for her clients. In family law cases where things can get muddied by a bit of emotion, she keeps things real and in perspective.
As a paralegal, I was able to prepare the bulk of paperwork myself, but without Ms. Seeley's keen eye to some details, and recommendations as to alternatives -- in specific related to division of property and spousal support, the case might still be pending judgment.
I was pleased to receive the desired outcome with the court in a reasonable amount of time. The courts might be a bit slow, but the team at Seeley & Madigan couldn't have been more responsive. Questions answered right away, and proposed solutions offered quickly.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Helen Yvonne Seeley and the team at Seeley & Madigan. If ever I need family law counsel again, Ms. Seeley would be the first attorney i'd contact.
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17 Sep, 2023 by Chuck
I was fortunate to work with Ms. Dundas. It was a grueling six year process and she was always there to explain my options, relevant strategies and most importantly keep me on track when the pressure of process began to seem insurmountable.
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27 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous
My case with Allison demonstrated how outstanding she is with all the following distinctions: experience, knowledge of the law & process, strategy, preparation, prudence, and compassion. She is an astute, clear-sighted & assertive counselor who consistently demonstrates a detailed & thorough understanding of the daunting complex of challenges faced in separation, child custody & divorce ranging from innumerable minutiae to overarching strategy. In particular, Allison was very efficient, directed, and targeted at the extended goals of asserting my self-interests especially with regard to mediation & child custody – she has great foresight born from well-integrated experience. Over 19 months of the case, I truly appreciated how concise & exact she was in communicating with the other party and executing on the process – from a financial standpoint I benefitted from much greater value of effort than I reasonably calculated for the anticipated cost. Another observation I made that further cemented my confidence was the demonstrably established credibility she holds with judges & the court system. On a personal side, I may have benefitted as much, if not more, from her heartfelt awareness, understanding & compassion for my anguished state through most of the process. She was very adept at helping to modulate my emotions throughout – something I was not cognizant of for a long time, and this effort further contributed to executing a thoughtful, constructive plan. My separation, child custody & divorce ended up decidedly where Allison advised we would arrive at the outset, a conclusion that I had great difficulty believing was achievable. The path from confusion, uncertainty & enormous emotional distress to understanding, acceptance, satisfaction & personal ease was the most challenging course of my life and one that I could not have followed without Allison’s guidance, action & encouragement. I have rarely felt so fortunate as to have Allison manage and execute my case while concurrently offering the most meaningful personal support.
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14 Jun, 2021 by Laura
Allison Dundas helped me with perspective when I was in the process of a divorce with young children. She approached my case with care, concern, and excellent guidance.
I couldn't have made the choices I made to change my life without legal help. Allison's expertise was pivotal for me to make the change I needed to make.
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04 Sep, 2024 by Theresa rich
I cannot speak highly enough of the excellent experience I've had with ADZ Law; Melissa Fox, in particular. Her approach is empathetic, candid, comprehensive, and direct. She offered balanced perspectives and guidance, and I recommend her to anyone experiencing issues related to harassment, intimidation, and domestic violence in all its forms. I'm grateful I had Melissa to help me navigate a painful and frightening experience with compassion and clarity, and I'll continue to seek her counsel.
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28 May, 2024 by Kim renae paulson
28 May, 2024 by Regina tong
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What a Child Support Lawyer Can Do for You
A child support lawyer specializes in legal issues related to the financial support that one parent provides to another for the upbringing of their children. These lawyers assist with establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support orders, ensuring that the financial needs of the child are met, including housing, food, healthcare, education, and other essentials. A child support lawyer can also represent parents in disputes over the amount of support, ensure fair calculations based on income, and handle legal proceedings if one parent fails to meet their obligations.
Whether you're seeking to establish child support, modify an existing order, or enforce payments, a child support lawyer can help you navigate the legal system and protect your rights and the well-being of your child.
When Should I Hire a Child Support Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a child support lawyer when you need assistance with any of the following child support matters:
- Establishing child support: If you are going through a divorce or separation and need to establish a child support order, a lawyer can help ensure that the support amount is fair and accurately calculated.
- Modifying child support orders: If there has been a significant change in circumstances, such as a job loss, income change, or a child's financial needs, a lawyer can help you request a modification to the existing child support order.
- Enforcing child support payments: If the other parent has failed to make court-ordered child support payments, a lawyer can help enforce the order through legal means such as wage garnishment, property liens, or even legal action.
- Disputing child support calculations: If you believe the child support amount has been incorrectly calculated based on your income or expenses, a lawyer can help you challenge the calculation and seek a fair adjustment.
- Paternity disputes: If paternity needs to be established before child support can be ordered, a lawyer can assist with DNA testing and legal proceedings.
- Interstate child support cases: If the parents live in different states, navigating child support laws can be complex. A lawyer can help ensure the proper jurisdiction is established and that child support is enforced across state lines.
- Child support during custody disputes: If child custody and child support are being determined simultaneously, a lawyer can help ensure that both issues are resolved fairly and in the best interest of the child.
Hiring a lawyer early can help ensure that your child support case is handled effectively and that your child's financial needs are met.
What Does a Child Support Lawyer Do?
A child support lawyer provides a variety of legal services to help parents secure, modify, and enforce child support arrangements. Their responsibilities often include:
- Filing for child support: A lawyer can help you initiate the legal process to obtain a child support order, ensuring that all necessary documentation is submitted and deadlines are met.
- Calculating child support: A lawyer can help ensure that child support is calculated fairly based on both parents' incomes, the needs of the child, and other factors such as healthcare and education costs.
- Negotiating child support agreements: If both parents are willing to negotiate, a lawyer can help facilitate an agreement on child support outside of court, which can then be approved by a judge.
- Representing you in court: If negotiations fail or the other parent contests the child support amount, a lawyer will represent you in family court, presenting evidence and making legal arguments to support your case.
- Modifying support orders: A lawyer can help you file a request for modification if circumstances change, such as a loss of income or an increase in the child’s financial needs.
- Enforcing child support: If the other parent is not making court-ordered payments, a lawyer can take legal steps to enforce the order through wage garnishment, property liens, or other measures.
- Handling complex cases: In cases involving high incomes, self-employment, or complicated financial situations, a lawyer can help ensure that all relevant factors are considered in determining child support.
How Are Child Support Lawyers Paid?
Child support lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the case and the type of legal work required. Common payment methods include:
- Hourly rate: Most child support lawyers charge by the hour, with rates ranging from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location. The total cost will depend on how much time the lawyer spends on your case, including preparation, negotiations, and court appearances.
- Flat fee: For more straightforward cases, such as uncontested child support agreements or basic modifications, some lawyers may offer a flat fee that covers all services related to the case.
- Retainer: Many lawyers require a retainer, which is an upfront payment that is billed against as the lawyer works on your case. The amount of the retainer depends on the expected complexity of the case.
- Sliding scale or pro bono services: Some lawyers offer sliding scale fees based on income or provide pro bono (free) services in cases where clients cannot afford to pay full legal fees, especially when children’s needs are at stake.
It’s important to discuss fees with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand how much you will be charged and what services are covered.
How Much Does a Child Support Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a child support lawyer varies depending on the complexity of the case, whether it's contested or uncontested, and the lawyer’s experience. General cost estimates include:
- Uncontested child support cases: Legal fees may range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the complexity of the paperwork and the lawyer’s fees.
- Contested child support cases: Legal fees can range from $5,000 to $20,000 or more, especially if the case involves significant court time.
- Hourly rates: Lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour for child support cases, with higher rates for more experienced attorneys or cases that involve complex financial issues.
- Modification or enforcement: Fees for modifying or enforcing a child support order may range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the complexity and the need for court intervention.
Always ask for a detailed cost estimate during your consultation so you can plan your budget accordingly.
Top Questions to Ask a Child Support Lawyer
Before hiring a child support lawyer, it’s important to ask questions to ensure they are the right fit for your case. Key questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with child support cases?
Ensure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it’s establishing, modifying, or enforcing child support orders. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, offers flat fees, or requires a retainer, and ask for a detailed estimate of the total cost. -
What is the likelihood of success in my case?
Ask the lawyer for an honest assessment of your case and any potential challenges you may face. -
How long will the process take?
Child support cases can take time, so ask the lawyer how long they expect the process to last and what factors may cause delays. -
Will you personally handle my case?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle parts of the case. Make sure you know who will be managing your case and representing you in court. -
What documents should I prepare?
Ask the lawyer what financial documents and other information you should bring to help them calculate child support and build your case.
How to Check the Credibility of a Child Support Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable child support lawyer, take the following steps to verify their credentials and track record:
- Verify their bar status: Check with your state bar association to confirm that the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no history of disciplinary actions.
- Look for family law experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in family law and have successfully handled child support cases similar to yours.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for client reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about the lawyer’s professionalism and success rate.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who have worked with them on child support matters.
- Check for certifications: Some lawyers may have certifications in family law or membership in organizations like the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), which can indicate their expertise in child support and family law issues.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a child support lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- Income documents: Bring pay stubs, tax returns, W-2s, or any other documentation of your income and the other parent’s income, as this will be used to calculate child support.
- Existing child support orders: If there are any existing child support or custody orders, bring copies for the lawyer to review.
- Child-related expenses: Provide documentation of your child’s medical bills, education expenses, daycare costs, and any other expenses that should be factored into the child support calculation.
- Communication with the other parent: Bring any communication between you and the other parent regarding child support, whether through emails, text messages, or written agreements.
- List of questions: Prepare a list of questions about your case, the legal process, and the lawyer’s fees.
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your case more effectively and provide the best possible legal advice on how to proceed.
