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At Mina Law Group, we understand that family law matters touch the most personal parts of life and require both strength and compassion. Whether you are facing a divorce, seeking custody of your children, requesting or defending against support, or navigating a domestic violence restraining order, our firm provides skilled, strategic, and understanding representation. We handle every aspect of divorce, custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property division, domestic violence, and post-judgment modifications with a balanced approach—firm advocacy in the courtroom and thoughtful negotiation outside of it. Our goal is to protect your rights, your family, and your future while guiding you through the process with clarity and care. At Mina Law Group, we stand beside you through every step, helping you move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders
If you are a victim of domestic violence, immediate protection is essential. We help clients obtain restraining orders swiftly and effectively. Likewise, if you have been falsely accused, we defend your rights and reputation with the seriousness such cases demand. Our attorneys are experienced in handling both sides of Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) proceedings.
Protecting What Matters Most — Your Safety, Your Reputation, and Your Future.
When domestic violence shatters your sense of peace, you deserve swift and powerful legal protection. Whether you need to obtain a restraining order or defend yourself against false allegations, our attorneys at Mina Law Group stand by you with compassion, strength, and experience.
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVRO)
If you are a victim of domestic violence, immediate legal protection is essential. At Mina Law Group, we understand how frightening and overwhelming these situations can be. Our attorneys act swiftly and strategically to help clients obtain Emergency Protective Orders (EPOs), Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs), and Permanent Restraining Orders (DVROs) throughout California. We handle every step of the process—from filing the petition to representing you at the hearing—with compassion, confidentiality, and precision.
At the same time, we recognize that false accusations of domestic violence can destroy reputations, careers, and family relationships. If you have been wrongly accused, we will defend you with determination and care. Our team works to protect your rights, clear your name, and prevent unjust restraining orders from affecting your freedom, employment, or parental rights.
Comprehensive Representation for Both Sides
Our firm has extensive experience representing both victims and the falsely accused in domestic violence cases. This dual perspective allows us to anticipate opposing strategies and build powerful, persuasive arguments on your behalf. Whether you are seeking protection or defending against allegations, we provide assertive, results-driven representation in every case.
Forms of Abuse Covered by California Law
Domestic violence is not limited to physical assault. Under California’s Family Code, protection may be granted for various types of abuse, including:
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Physical violence or threats of harm
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Emotional or psychological abuse
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Harassment, stalking, or intimidation
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Financial control or isolation
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Sexual assault or coercion
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Destruction of personal property
If any of these behaviors have occurred in your relationship, you may be entitled to immediate protection under California law.
The DVRO Court Process
A Domestic Violence Restraining Order hearing allows both sides to present their evidence before a judge. Common evidence includes witness statements, photographs, text messages, or police reports. Our attorneys prepare every case with detail and care—ensuring that the court hears your full story and understands the impact of the abuse or false accusation.
Protecting Children and Families
Domestic violence cases often affect children. Courts in California take allegations of abuse seriously when deciding child custody, visitation, and support. We help our clients protect their children’s well-being while maintaining their parental rights whenever possible. Our approach is both protective and practical—aimed at long-term stability for you and your family.
Why Choose Mina Law Group
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Immediate and strategic legal protection
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Compassionate yet strong advocacy
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Skilled representation in both emergency and long-term DVRO hearings
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Proven success handling complex family law and domestic violence cases across California
If you are in danger—or if someone has filed a restraining order against you—do not wait. Contact Mina Law Group today for a confidential consultation. Our experienced family law attorneys will act quickly to protect your safety, your rights, and your future.
Divorce & Legal Separation
Ending a marriage is never easy. Our attorneys handle every aspect of divorce and legal separation with sensitivity and precision. We help clients protect their assets, understand their rights under California’s community property laws, and reach fair outcomes regarding property division, child custody, and spousal support. Whether your case requires careful negotiation or aggressive litigation, we are prepared to advocate tirelessly for your best interests.
We guide clients through all stages of divorce in California, ensuring that their rights and assets are protected from start to finish. From dividing community property to determining custody and support, our approach balances strength and compassion — helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
New Beginnings Start with the Right Guidance.
Divorce is never just the end of a marriage — it’s the beginning of a new chapter. At Mina Law Group, we provide compassionate counsel and strong legal advocacy to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.
Understanding Divorce vs. Legal Separation
In California, both divorce and legal separation allow spouses to establish financial independence and court orders for property, support, and custody. The key difference is that a divorce legally ends the marriage, while a legal separation allows couples to live apart while remaining legally married.
Our attorneys will help you decide which option best fits your personal, financial, and religious circumstances — and protect your interests in either process.
Our Approach
At Mina Law Group, we believe that every family deserves a tailored legal strategy. Some cases are best resolved through amicable negotiation or mediation, while others require firm courtroom advocacy. We listen to your goals, explain your options clearly, and design a plan that fits your needs and priorities.
Our focus is not just on ending your marriage — it’s on protecting your future stability, your children’s well-being, and your peace of mind.
Why Choose Mina Law Group
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Personalized strategies tailored to your family’s situation
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Deep knowledge of California family law and local court procedures
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Strong negotiation and litigation skills
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Compassionate advocacy focused on long-term solutions
Take the First Step
You don’t have to face divorce alone. Whether you’re just considering separation or already involved in a case, our experienced family law attorneys can guide you every step of the way.
Contact Mina Law Group today for a confidential consultation — and start building a stronger, more secure future.
Child Custody & Visitation
Your relationship with your children is invaluable. At Mina Law Group, we prioritize protecting that bond. We work to create custody and visitation arrangements that reflect your child’s best interests while ensuring your parental rights are respected. From joint custody agreements to complex contested hearings, we bring experience, empathy, and dedication to every case.
Protecting Your Bond — Because Every Moment with Your Child Matters.
Child custody disputes can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. At Mina Law Group, we fight to protect your parental rights and create custody solutions that keep your child’s happiness, safety, and stability at the heart of every decision.
Few legal issues are as emotionally charged and important as determining who your children will live with and how often each parent will see them. At Mina Law Group, we approach child custody and visitation matters with compassion, strategy, and unwavering dedication to your child’s best interests.
Our attorneys understand that every family dynamic is unique. Whether your case involves negotiation, mediation, or court litigation, we provide personalized representation designed to protect your parental rights while promoting your children’s emotional and physical well-being.
Understanding Child Custody in California
California recognizes two main types of custody:
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Legal Custody: The right and responsibility to make important decisions about your child’s health, education, and welfare. Legal custody can be joint (shared) or sole (one parent has full authority).
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Physical Custody: Determines where your child lives and how much time they spend with each parent. Physical custody may also be joint (shared time) or sole (the child primarily resides with one parent while the other has visitation).
Our attorneys help parents establish balanced custody arrangements that reflect each parent’s role, the child’s needs, and the realities of modern family life.
Visitation (Parenting Time) Schedules
Visitation orders outline when and how a parent spends time with their child. California courts encourage frequent and continuing contact with both parents, as long as it serves the child’s best interests.
At Mina Law Group, we help create clear and enforceable visitation schedules, whether through mutual agreement or court order. These can include:
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Standard visitation (e.g., alternating weekends, shared holidays)
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Supervised visitation when safety or emotional concerns exist
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Step-up or graduated plans allowing gradual increases in parenting time
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Virtual visitation through video calls when distance or work schedules make in-person visits difficult
Every plan we craft is designed to minimize conflict and foster healthy parent–child relationships.
The Court’s Primary Focus: The Child’s Best Interests
California Family Code §3011 requires that custody and visitation decisions be based on the child’s best interests, considering factors such as:
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The child’s health, safety, and welfare
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Any history of abuse or domestic violence
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The nature and amount of contact with each parent
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Each parent’s ability to provide stability, care, and guidance
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The child’s preference (if mature enough to express one)
Our attorneys meticulously prepare evidence, declarations, and testimony to demonstrate why your proposed custody plan best serves your child’s needs.
Our Approach
At Mina Law Group, we combine legal precision with genuine care. We strive to resolve custody disputes through amicable negotiation and mediation whenever possible — but we are also prepared to litigate assertively to protect your parental rights when necessary.
Our mission is simple: to preserve your relationship with your child while reducing unnecessary conflict and stress.
Why Clients Trust Mina Law Group
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Deep understanding of California custody and visitation laws
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Extensive courtroom experience in family law matters
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Child-centered strategies focused on long-term stability
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Compassionate advocacy during one of life’s most difficult times
Take the Next Step
Your relationship with your child is too important to leave to chance. Whether you are seeking to establish custody, modify an order, or defend your parental rights, Mina Law Group is here to help.
Contact us today for a confidential consultation and let us help you secure the future your child deserves.
Child and Spousal Support
Financial stability is critical after a separation. We assist clients in establishing, modifying, and enforcing both child and spousal support orders. Our firm takes the time to understand your financial circumstances and advocate for fair outcomes that meet your family’s needs today and in the future.
Protecting Your Family’s Financial Future.
When a relationship ends, financial uncertainty can be overwhelming. At Mina Law Group, we provide clear guidance and powerful advocacy to help you secure fair child and spousal support — so you and your family can move forward with stability and peace of mind.
Financial stability is one of the most critical concerns during and after separation or divorce. At Mina Law Group, we understand how deeply support orders can affect your family’s future — both for those who need financial help and those who are asked to provide it.
Our attorneys ensure that support orders are fair, accurate, and based on the true financial circumstances of both parties.
Child Support in California
Under California law, both parents are legally responsible for supporting their children. Child support is designed to ensure that children maintain a standard of living consistent with both parents’ incomes, even after separation.
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Establishing new child support orders
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Modifying existing orders when circumstances change
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Enforcing unpaid support through court actions or wage garnishment
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Handling arrears and interest disputes
California uses a statewide formula (guideline calculation) to determine support, based on factors such as:
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Each parent’s income and earning capacity
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The percentage of parenting time each parent has
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Health insurance costs, daycare expenses, and other child-related costs
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Tax filing status and other allowable deductions
Our attorneys carefully review every financial document and, when necessary, work with forensic accountants to ensure that all income is accurately reported — including self-employment, bonuses, or hidden assets. We advocate for support amounts that are fair, sustainable, and in your child’s best interest.
Spousal Support (Alimony)
Spousal support — often called alimony — is intended to help a lower-earning spouse maintain a reasonable standard of living after separation or divorce. California recognizes two main types of spousal support:
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Temporary Support: Paid while the divorce or legal separation is pending to help meet immediate financial needs.
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Long-Term or “Permanent” Support: Ordered after judgment, based on a variety of statutory factors under Family Code §4320, including:
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The length of the marriage
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Each party’s earning capacity and job skills
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The age and health of each spouse
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The standard of living during the marriage
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Contributions one spouse made to the other’s career or education
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Any history of domestic violence
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Each party’s financial obligations and needs
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Our attorneys present detailed evidence and persuasive arguments to ensure that spousal support reflects fairness — whether you are requesting support or opposing an excessive demand.
Modifications and Enforcement
Life doesn’t stay the same after a judgment. Income changes, employment shifts, or health issues may justify revisiting support orders. We help clients:
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Modify support when there’s a substantial change in circumstances
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Enforce orders when the other party fails to pay
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Terminate support when obligations legally end
Our goal is to ensure that your support arrangements remain realistic, equitable, and enforceable over time.
Our Approach
At Mina Law Group, we know that financial disputes can create unnecessary tension between co-parents and former spouses. We aim to resolve these issues efficiently through negotiation or mediation whenever possible, but we are also prepared to litigate aggressively when fairness requires it.
We combine compassion with precision — protecting your finances, your family, and your peace of mind.
Why Clients Choose Mina Law Group
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Deep understanding of California’s child and spousal support laws
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Strong financial analysis and evidence-based advocacy
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Strategic handling of high-income, self-employed, or complex financial cases
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Transparent communication and client-centered guidance
Take the Next Step
Support orders can shape your family’s financial future for years to come. Whether you’re seeking to establish, modify, or enforce child or spousal support, Mina Law Group is here to help.
Contact us today for a confidential consultation with an experienced family law attorney who will protect your rights and advocate for your financial security.
Property Division
California is a community property state, which means marital assets and debts must be divided fairly. Our firm helps clients navigate complex financial issues involving homes, businesses, retirement accounts, and investments. We work meticulously to uncover and properly value all marital property to ensure an equitable resolution.
Protecting What You’ve Built — Securing What You Deserve.
Dividing property in a divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when everything you’ve worked for is at stake. At Mina Law Group, we combine legal precision with financial insight to ensure every asset is valued fairly and your rights are fully protected.
Dividing property during a divorce or legal separation is often one of the most complex — and emotionally charged — parts of ending a marriage. At Mina Law Group, we help clients protect what they’ve worked hard to build by ensuring that assets and debts are divided fairly, transparently, and in full compliance with California law.
Whether your case involves a modest marital estate or significant assets such as real property, investments, or business interests, our attorneys approach every case with meticulous attention to detail and strategic precision.
California’s Community Property Law
California is a community property state, which means that most assets and debts acquired during the marriage are considered jointly owned by both spouses — regardless of whose name is on the title or account.
Upon divorce or legal separation, these assets and debts are typically divided equally (50/50) unless the parties agree otherwise or the court finds reason to deviate.
Community Property Includes:
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Income earned by either spouse during the marriage
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Real estate purchased during the marriage
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Vehicles, bank accounts, and personal property acquired during the marriage
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Retirement accounts and pensions accumulated during the marriage
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Businesses started or grown during the marriage
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Debts incurred for the benefit of the marital community
Separate Property Includes:
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Assets owned before marriage
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Inheritances or gifts received by one spouse alone
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Property acquired after the date of separation
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Any asset proven to have been kept separate and not commingled
Our attorneys help you properly identify, classify, and value property to ensure that what is yours remains yours and that you receive your rightful share of marital assets.
Valuing and Dividing Assets
Determining the fair market value of assets is a crucial step in property division. We work with appraisers, financial experts, and forensic accountants when necessary to accurately assess the value of:
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Family homes and real estate
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Businesses and professional practices
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Investment portfolios, stocks, and retirement plans
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High-value personal property (vehicles, jewelry, collectibles, etc.)
We also assist clients in uncovering hidden assets or income to ensure that full disclosure is achieved and the division is truly equitable.
Handling Complex or High-Asset Cases
Divorces involving significant wealth, multiple properties, or business ownership require specialized skill and experience. Our attorneys at Mina Law Group are well-versed in handling:
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Business valuations and buyouts
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Real estate and investment division
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Commingled or transmuted assets
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Tracing separate property contributions
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Prenuptial and postnuptial agreement enforcement
We combine deep financial insight with strong advocacy to safeguard your interests at every stage.
Resolution Through Negotiation or Litigation
Whenever possible, we aim to reach mutually beneficial settlements through negotiation or mediation — saving our clients time, stress, and unnecessary legal costs.
However, when litigation becomes necessary, we are prepared to present a clear and compelling case in court to protect your financial rights and ensure a fair outcome.
Why Clients Trust Mina Law Group
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Deep understanding of California community property law
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Strategic handling of complex and high-value assets
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Skilled negotiation backed by powerful courtroom advocacy
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Honest, compassionate, and results-driven representation
Take the Next Step
Your financial future depends on what happens today. Whether you are preparing for divorce or responding to a property division claim, Mina Law Group will fight to protect your assets, uncover hidden wealth, and secure a fair outcome.
Contact us today for a confidential consultation with a knowledgeable family law attorney dedicated to protecting your financial stability.
Modifications & Enforcement
Life doesn’t stand still after a judgment. When significant changes occur—such as a new job, relocation, or change in financial circumstances—you may need to modify an existing order. We assist with post-judgment modifications and enforcement of custody, visitation, and support orders to ensure your rights remain protected as life evolves.
Protecting Your Rights When Life Changes.
Circumstances evolve — incomes shift, children grow, and priorities change. Whether you need to modify a custody or support order or enforce one that’s being violated, Mina Law Group provides experienced legal guidance and powerful advocacy every step of the way.
Life is constantly changing — jobs shift, incomes fluctuate, children grow, and new challenges arise. At Mina Law Group, we understand that court orders made months or years ago may no longer reflect your current reality. Whether you need to modify an existing order or enforce one that’s being ignored, our attorneys provide effective and strategic legal solutions tailored to your situation.
We handle modifications and enforcement across all areas of family law, including child custody, visitation, child support, and spousal support orders. Our goal is simple: to ensure that your court orders remain fair, enforceable, and aligned with your family’s present needs.
Modification of Court Orders
Under California law, most family law orders can be modified when there is a significant change in circumstances. These changes may include:
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Relocation or change in residence
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Job loss, promotion, or change in income
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Changes in a child’s needs, schooling, or health
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Medical issues or disabilities affecting a parent or child
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A parent’s failure to comply with the current order
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Safety concerns or incidents of abuse
Our attorneys at Mina Law Group will carefully evaluate your circumstances, gather the necessary documentation, and file a well-supported motion with the court. We also represent clients responding to modification requests, ensuring that any changes remain reasonable and supported by evidence.
Whenever possible, we aim to reach amicable agreements outside of court, saving time and reducing stress. However, if litigation is necessary, we are fully prepared to present a compelling case before the judge to protect your rights and your family’s stability.
Enforcement of Court Orders
Court orders are legally binding — but unfortunately, not everyone complies with them. Whether it’s unpaid child or spousal support, denied visitation, or violations of custody terms, you have the right to demand enforcement.
We help clients enforce existing orders through all available legal remedies, including:
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Wage garnishments and income withholding orders
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Property liens or bank levies
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Contempt of court proceedings for willful violations
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Law enforcement assistance in custody or visitation disputes
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Recovery of attorney’s fees caused by the other party’s non-compliance
Our firm acts swiftly and decisively to ensure that your court orders are respected and your rights upheld. We balance firmness with professionalism — working to resolve issues efficiently while maintaining the dignity and integrity of your case.
Why Choose Mina Law Group
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Experienced in handling complex post-judgment modifications and enforcement
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Deep knowledge of California family law procedures and local court practices
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Skilled in both negotiation and courtroom litigation
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Dedicated to achieving practical, lasting solutions for our clients
Take the Next Step
When life changes or the other party refuses to follow the court’s orders, legal action may be necessary to protect your rights. At Mina Law Group, we provide the guidance, advocacy, and persistence needed to achieve compliance and restore fairness.
Contact us today for a confidential consultation and let us help you modify or enforce your court order with confidence and care.