Divorce & Family Law Attorney in Downey, California

Law Offices of Eugene M. Siegel

8301 East Florence Avenue Suite 200 Downey, California 90240 USA

 (562) 239-3854 or (888) 472-6819
 (562) 862-2790

www.siegellaw.com
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The Law Offices of Eugene M. Siegel provides dedicated legal assistance in the area of Family Law. Whether you are going through a divorce or involved in a paternity dispute, we will assist you in obtaining child custody and child support orders while taking special precautions to protect the interests of your children.

At the Law Offices of Eugene M. Siegel, we will never make you feel rushed. We strive to give each client our care and attention. We fully understand that the outcome of your family law or civil litigation matter will affect your future for years. We pledge to take the time to listen to you and answer all of your questions and concerns.

By providing you with an honest and straightforward assessment of your situation, we can help you make informed decisions and develop an effective strategy for reaching your goals. Our staff genuinely cares about helping you through challenging times. Our aim is to secure for you the best outcome attainable in your case.

Over his 30-year legal career, attorney Eugene M. Siegel has earned the respect of both his clients and peers. Mr. Siegel was voted Attorney of the Year in 1992 by the Southeast District of LA County. He also received an AV rating* in the Martindale-Hubbell peer review system for legal ability and ethical standards.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Annulments; Asset & Debt Division; Modifications; Breach of Contract

Practice Areas Description

Our practice includes:

- Divorce & Separation

A divorce drastically affects every member of a family, especially children. It is perfectly reasonable and understandable to want to understand all of your legal options and make sure you are taking the right steps. At the Law Offices of Eugene M. Siegel, we have 30 years of experience providing clients in Southern California with effective legal representation and exceptional personal service. We will take the time to listen to you and discuss the details of your case in an honest and straightforward fashion. You will never be rushed or receive anything less than the care and attention your case requires.

- Child & Spousal Support

When going through a divorce, you want to ensure that both you and your children have the money you need to continue living comfortably. You also want to ensure that your interests are being properly protected in all legal proceedings and that you not taking on more than your fair share of the financial burden. We can help you obtain favorable temporary and permanent child and spousal support orders. For the past 30 years, we have earned the loyalty of our clients by providing effective legal representation with an emphasis on personal service. We take the time to listen to you and discuss your case in an open and straightforward manner.

- Custody & Parenting Plans

Any time you are involved in a child custody dispute, your primary concern is ensuring that your children are being properly cared for and that they are not being negatively affected by the legal proceedings. It is perfectly reasonable to want to discuss all of your legal options with an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer. We handle child custody matters as part of a divorce or paternity proceeding. We have 30 years of experience providing for the legal needs of our clients in Downey, California. We will take all the time necessary to listen to the details of your situation and answer all of your questions and concerns. When you walk into our office, you will never feel rushed or that your case is not receiving the care and attention it deserves.

- Parenting Plans

If you are capable of getting along relatively well with the other parent of your child, we can assist you in drafting a mutually beneficial parenting plan. By working things out on your own and avoiding the courtroom, you can establish child custody and visitation rights while significantly lowering the chances of future disputes.

- Asset & Debt Division

You made both financial and emotional investments and sacrifices throughout the duration of your marriage. Even though your differences with your ex-spouse have become irreconcilable, you still deserve the fair share of your marital assets. At our firm, we understand that you never pictured yourself in this situation and you have anxiety about what your life will be like after this divorce. By taking the time to listen to your side of the story and provide you with an honest assessment of your case, we can help set your mind at ease during this difficult time. We have 30 years of experience representing Southern California families and will work to ensure that you receive your rightful share of community property.

- Unmarried Parents Rights

Whether they are married or unmarried, the state expects parents to support and care for their children. The other side of this coin is that parents, whether married or unmarried, have parental rights unless a court terminates those rights. Fathers in particular often seek out legal counsel in an unmarried parent scenario. They may want custody or visitation. They may want information on child support obligations.

- Post Judgment Modifications

Family court orders are not set in stone. They are meant to be modified when there is a significant change in circumstances on which the initial orders were based, such as a lost job, promotion, birth of a new child or remarriage. Our firm will provide you with an honest and straightforward assessment of your case if you are seeking a modification of child support or spousal support/alimony orders. With 30 years of experience serving clients in Southern California, we are extremely knowledgeable about the law and dedicated to providing exceptional personal service. Our founder, attorney Gene Siegel, has experience as a Judge Pro Tem (temporary judge) in family law and civil law cases. He is extremely familiar with these proceedings and understands how to present information to judges in a favorable light.

- Annulments

In California, the circumstances of your marriage must meet specific criteria in order to obtain an annulment, some of which include -- Improper marriage license, Fraud, Underage, Duress/coercion, and Lack of capacity. Our founder, attorney Gene Siegel, will diligently represent you every step of the way if your circumstances are grounds for annulment. We are dedicated to handling each case as effectively and efficiently as possible with exceptional personal service.

- Paternity

Whether you are mother or a father, you have a vested interest in providing for the emotional, structural and financial needs of your child. This is a challenge for any parent, especially where paternity is uncertain. By undergoing DNA testing and establishing legal paternity, you will take an important step in obtaining a fair and equitable outcome for everyone involved. At our firm, we will skillfully represent you every step of the way while assisting you in resolving your paternity dispute. For 30 years, we have been combining effective legal representation with dedicated personal service. Ultimately, we are focused on protecting the interests of the child.

- Civil Litigation

Civil litigation is a fundamental core of the law practice at Law Offices of Eugene M. Siegel. In addition to divorces and other family law matters, the law firm evaluates potential cases encompassing a wide range of legal concerns. This law firm primarily handles contracts and collections. An experienced Downey and Norwalk contract and collection dispute attorney at this law firm can enforce your rights and protect your business or private interests through civil litigation.

*Breach of contract claims: Does another party claim that you failed to fulfill a contract? Or do you need to take legal action against a party who reneged on a contract signed by the two of you? I also defend these claims.

*Collection of personal and business debts: Inquiries are welcome from private individuals as well as business owners or managers seeking legal help when trying to collect money due for any reason. I also defend these claims.

*Contract disputes: Do you and another party disagree on the meaning of the terms of a contract that you agreed to?
Construction disputes, including disputes involving contractors: Did a general contractor fail to complete a building or remodeling project? Or are you a contractor seeking a legal remedy when a contracting property owner accuses you of wrongdoing or fails to pay your bill?

*Business litigation: The Law Offices of Eugene M. Siegel is prepared to handle business-to-business as well as business-customer disputes.

*Real estate litigation: Including quiet title actions, partition, declaratory relief, and ownership.

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