Friske & Hilliard add Mediated Divroce

Orange County Mediation Lawyers

At the Law Offices of Friske & Hilliard, our team is dedicated to helping clients through the emotional times of divorce and other family law issues. We are committed to resolving these matters quickly, while minimizing the impact on you and your family. One way to reduce the stress of legal battles over divorce and related matters is through mediation.

The mediation process involves an open discussion between parties about issues such as child support, child custody and property division. With the help of their lawyers, both parties can come to an agreement on family law issues without a judge or trial.

Attorney Friske has undergone mediation training and is engaged in continuing education in this area. Along with compassion towards clients, this knowledge and expertise allows the firm to offer the legal and emotional support you need during this time.

If you want a lawyer who cares about your future is dedicated to getting you through difficult times, contact our office in Santa Ana, California. We have more than 19 years of combined legal experience in family law.

Advantages of Mediation

Using mediation to resolve family law issues has several advantages:

• Lower cost: Resolving issues through negotiation eliminates costly court fees.
• Less adversarial: Mediation allows for open discussion, helping to avoid back-and-forth arguments between parties and their lawyers.
• Less stressful: Resolving disagreements outside of the courtroom can reduce anxiety and stress.
• More stable decisions: When people resolve disagreements on their own terms, they are more likely to be satisfied with the outcome and less inclined to appeal a decision in a later court appearance.

If you want to avoid court battles and resolve divorce matters amicably, mediation may be the best option for you. For more information about the mediation process and its benefits, contact a family law attorney at the Law Offices of Friske & Hilliard.

California Dissolution

Law Offices of Friske & Hilliard

Stonebridge Court
1651 East Fourth Street, Suite 136
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 550-7229
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The Law Offices of Friske & Hilliard represents clients throughout Orange County, California, including Santa Ana, Tustin, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Orange, Anaheim, and surrounding communities.

California Dissolution of Marriage - An Overview

The breakdown of a marriage is likely one of the most stressful times in a person's life, and divorce is a daunting task to undertake alone. An attorney experienced in California family law can guide you, professionally yet compassionately, through this often-difficult time. If you are contemplating dissolution of marriage, call an attorney today.

Many individuals experiencing divorce find themselves so involved in the emotional and psychological aspects of the breakup of their family that they are unable to focus on the fact that the process of dissolution of marriage is a legal process. It is wise for parties to have a working knowledge of the legal issues involved in the divorce to avoid being overwhelmed by the emotional aspects. An experienced California dissolution of marriage lawyer will work to protect your legal interests, allowing you to focus on yourself and your family.

Child Custody - Orange County California

Child Custody and Visitation

California law requires family law judges to consider the best interests of the child in making any determination regarding custody and visitation. California law also presumes that joint legal custody is in the best interests of the child, with the exception of cases involving domestic violence. Child custody matters can become emotionally charged to the detriment of both the parents and children involved. Because this is so, if you and your spouse have a dispute over the custody of your children, obtain the guidance of an attorney well versed in California child custody matters.

For more information see: www.friskeandhilliard.com

Spousal Support

Spousal Support

Under California law, the court must consider a number of factors in determining whether, what duration, and how much one spouse will be required to pay towards the support of the other spouse. Some factors are objective such as the age, education, and ability of each spouse to be self-supporting. Other factors are less objective such as whether there are convictions for acts of domestic violence by one spouse towards the other, whether either party is cohabiting with a person of the opposite sex, and such other factors specific to the case that the court determines just and equitable.

More information can be found at: WWW.FRISKEANDHILLIARD.COM

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Organ Donation

A Proposed Simple Solution to the Shortage of Donor Organs

Far too often the news reports stories of shortages of donor organs. There is usually a tragic story of someone waiting too long on a list for a life saving organ. Sometimes, it is suggested that we enter a capitalistic/market approach and allow people to sell their organs. While this should be allowed, there is another solution that, in my opinion, promises an abundance of organs.

My solution to the shortage of donor organs involves an application of the golden rule. Briefly, we divide all Americans, without need for any exception, into two lists: A and B. To be on the A list you must agree to donate your organs upon your death. The donation includes medical research and well as transplants. This is voluntary. The B list is everyone else (i.e. people who do not wish to donate their organs).

The people on the A list have an Absolute Priority to receive an organ over the B list people, regardless of the condition of the patient. Remember, the B list people are receiving more than they are willing to give, even in their inferior position to the A list people. B list people may not receive an organ if there is an A list person who can use it.

Clearly, it is advantageous to be on the A list. If someone has a religious objection to donating their organs, then this systems allows them to practice their religious restriction and still potentially receive the benefit of an organ from someone more generous than himself.

Further, because the program provides for medial research, there is no need to establish any exceptions. Someone who would not be a candidate to donate an organ to a living recipient need not be given a pass. They still must donate their organs. This adds the beauty of treating everyone the same. As most people would prefer to be on the A list, the supply to organ would out pace the demand.

Finally, if the B listers to do not receive organs in time to save them, the survivors can console themselves with the knowledge that B listers would not have provided life saving gifts of their organs and therefore should not be heard to cry about the shortage.

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Home Orange County, California Family Law Lawyers For comprehensive family law representation, turn to our highly knowledgeable legal team at the Law Offices of Friske & Hilliard. We seek to obtain the best possible results for our clients by providing quality legal services at a reasonable price. While our firm protects our clients’ interests, we strive to minimize the devastating emotional impact that may accompany domestic law cases and families in crisis. Though our firm was established in 2001, we have over 19 years of combined legal experience that is utilized throughout the course of your case. Throughout these years of practice, we have seen many different types of family law cases. Listed below are just some of the types of family law issues that our firm has handled. Divorce Child custody Child support Paternity Property division When you hire our firm, you will always work directly with your attorney. Mr. Friske and Ms. Hilliard are skilled lawyers who are dedicated to gaining a full understanding of what you are going through and establishing an relationship with each client before ever going to court. You are never shuffled off to a paralegal or other less experienced associate. We firmly believe that it is of the utmost importance that you are confident in and at complete ease with your lawyer. Contact our Orange County family law lawyers at the Law Offices of Friske & Hilliard today. During your free initial consultation, one of our attorneys can assess the possibilities for your case and determine the best way in which to proceed. Our firm represents clients in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange at both the Lamoreaux Justice Center in Orange, California, and the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, California. Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Law Offices of Friske & Hilliard Stonebridge Court 1651 East Fourth Street, Suite 136 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 550-7229 E-mail • Map and Directions The Law Offices of Friske & Hilliard represents clients throughout Orange County, California, including Santa Ana, Tustin, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Orange, Anaheim, and surrounding communities.

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