Top Family Lawyers Near Me in IRVINE Area

The law firm of Heston & Heston emphasizes the consumer aspects of both Bankruptcy and Family Law, as well as Probate and Estate Planning. With each having over 41 years of legal experience, Richard Heston and Halli Heston are able to bring together experience, knowledge and expertise in dealing with their clients' needs. As Board Certified Specialists in Bankruptcy Law, their credentials provide the utmost assurance of their qualifications to meet your legal needs. And with fees and payment options tailored to accommodate the consumer, proven expertise is affordable.. Richard Heston, certified as a specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification since 1995, and a specialist in Family Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California from 1992 to 2017, focuses his practice on both fields, including litigation and the often complex inter-relationship between the two specialties. A graduate of the University of California, Irvine and Southwestern School of Law, Mr. Heston has been admitted since 1979.. Halli Heston, certified as a specialist in Personal and Small Business Bankruptcy by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California since 1994, emphasizes Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 practice, both in consumer and small business cases. In addition, she handles probate and estate planning matters. Also having graduated from the University of California, Irvine and Southwestern School of Law, Mrs. Heston has practiced law since 1979.. Benjamin Heston emphasizes Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 practice, both in consumer and small business cases. In addition, he handles probate and civil matters. Having slso graduated from the University of California, Irvine and Southwestern School of Law, Benjamin Heston has practiced law since 2014.. Conveniently located near John Wayne Airport in Irvine in Orange County, Heston & Heston offers regular and after-hours appointments to accommodate the demands of your schedule. Initial consultations concerning filing bankruptcy, as well probate and estate planning matters are free, and there is a modest fee for bankruptcy consultations other than as a potential debtor, such as creditors or non-filing spouses affected by the commencement of a bankruptcy.

Stephen Kaufman is a partner at Kaufman Steinberg, LLP, founded in 2014 by Steve and Jordon Steinberg, a Calfornia State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist.  In 2015, Steve was named as a Super Lawyers, a designation by his peers as one of the top 5% of family law attorneys in Southern California.  Together, Steve and Jordon bring more than 30 years of family law experience to their clients. At Kaufman Steinberg LLP, we are client-focused and results-oriented.. Steve was raised in Southern California, attended UC San Diego and University of La Verne College of Law.  Steve is passionate about his work with clients facing some of their greatest challenges, including divorce, custody disputes, division of property including complex business litigation, support issues and domestic violence.  Steve also represents grandparents in family law litigation as well as guardianships and step-parent adoptions.

Richard Masson is Managing Partner at the law firm of Masson & Fatini, specializing in Estate, Tax Planning, and Family Law matters. Mr. Masson is a seasoned attorney with over 20 years of practice.. Richard E. Masson has represented clients spanning virtually all major industries including real estate, intellectual property, retail, professional services, manufacturing, entertainment, government contracts, medical and construction.. Mr. Masson’s professional background and experience include representing and handling of audit engagements, review engagements, internal control reviews, tax compliance, corporate compliance, business consulting, business formation including corporations, partnerships, LLCs, LLPs, non-profit organizations, and estates.. Mr. Masson is a Certified Family Law Specialist. He was certified as a specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization in 2010. Mr. Masson’s family law practice includes divorce, visitation, custody, as well as child and spousal support matters. In addition, it includes drafting Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements.

Recognized for her candor, compassion, and experience in family law, Ms. Writer has developed a successful family law practice built on her impeccable reputation and personal dedication to each client’s needs.. She chooses to focus her practice exclusively on the challenging area of family law, since this is one area of the law which lends itself well to creating and maintaining a close bond with each client. Since her firm handles a relatively small case load, you can be assured that you will receive personal service and direct communication from Ms. Writer in all aspects of your case. As a graduate of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, College of Trial Advocacy (2004) and a graduate of the prestigious Houston Family Law Trial Institute (2010), Ms. Writer is a skilled and experienced courtroom litigator and will present your case to the court in an articulate, passionate and credible manner. For clients who prefer mediation, Ms. Writer will work with both parties and gently guide them to an equitable resolution of all issues.. You will be in good hands with Ms. Writer and her team. In 2014, Ms. Writer was recognized by OC Metro Magazine as one of the top family law attorneys in Orange County. The same year her firm earned the highest rating (10.0) from the lawyer rating agency AVVO in the area of family law.. Ms. Writer has met the requirements and qualifications to be appointed Minor’s Counsel and is on the approved Minor’s Counsel list in Los Angeles County. In her role as Minor’s Counsel, Ms. Writer is the “voice of the child” in highly contested custody matters. Her education as Minor’s Counsel allows her to better serve the needs of her clients in all cases involving children.. A familiar face in the legal community, Ms. Writer currently serves on the Bridging The Gap and Education committees of the Orange County Bar Association. She is a lively speaker and has lectured on family law issues for numerous organizations, including the Orange County Bar Association, California State University, Long Beach, Lorman Seminars, and the Rancho Margarita Police Department.. Ms. Writer earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine, and her law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. She was sworn into the State Bar of California in 1998, and into the US District Court, Central District of California in 1999.. We offer a free consultation to discuss your situation and how we can help, so please contact us today.

Practicing since 1996, Attorney Sven Buncher is a Certified Family Law Specialist, who also has extensive experience in business litigation as well. As such, he has helped families in seamlessly countless cases move through complex family matters, and obtained seven figure settlements and/or verdicts for victims of business fraud, and claims involving non-marital co-habitation ("Marvin Actions" / "Palimony"). He is committed to helping his clients achieve happiness by providing only top-tier legal services. Whether you are faced with complex family issues, breach of contract matters or divorce issues, Attorney Buncher can supply insightful guidance and aggressive representation.. Prior to founding The Buncher Law Corporation, Attorney Buncher worked as a partner and associate for large and small firms. Before committing his life to the judicial system, he attended San Diego University where he obtained his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. Following his undergraduate course work, Attorney Buncher enrolled in the University of San Diego School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 1996.

Ours is a full service family law firm handling all matters at both the trial court level, as well as in the Courts of Appeal.

Orange County divorce attorney Gerald A. Maggio is an experienced  family law and divorce attorney dedicated to providing a personalized approach to each client's legal representation based on their needs.. Mr. Maggio is experienced in all aspects of family law and divorce matters, including child custody and support, spousal support, marital asset division, and stepparent adoptions.  Mr. Maggio has a reputation of fighting for client rights with compassion, experience, and professionalism with the goal of navigating his clients through the complicated legal process as quickly as possible so his clients can move on with their lives.. Mr. Maggio is also a trained divorce mediator who has amicably resolved many cases out of court because the court system is not necessarily always the best option to resolving cases.  He believes in the mediation process to help families resolve their conflicts peacefully in the hopes of preserving family assets, integrity and respect, in the real world, with the understanding that court should always be the forum of very last resort.. Mr. Maggio understands that divorce is one of the most stressful and agonizing events that someone can ever experience in life, and he works with clients to help them get through their divorce or family law matter as quickly and painlessly as possible.

My name is David Booth.  I am one of the most energetic and driven family law attorneys you will ever meet. In fact, if you are reading about me, you ought to come and meet me in-person. I frequently out-work opposing attorneys on my cases to the benefit of my clients.  My father taught me how to work hard at a young age and that discipline has been a tremedous benefit to me, and now my clients, throughout my life.   I graduated from Banning High School in Southern California, and then went to College at Brigham Young University.  After my undergraduate studies, I returned to Southern California to study Law  at Chapman University School of Law.  I graduated and passed the Bar Exam immediately thereafter.. I believe that hard and intelligent work is the key to getting great results for my clients. I work hard because I love my family and love my clients.   I have handled hundreds of cases in the area of family law including: divorce, child custody, paternity, child support, guardianship, and restraining orders. Further, I have been trained and mentored by Cameron Fernandez who is a certified familly law specialists and easily one of the best family law attorneys in the State of California.  All of this experience allows me to get the results my clients need.. When I am not working I will be found spending time with my beautiful wife Chelsea and my three children.  I love all sports especially basketball, and mountain biking.. If you have a family law case in California, you should call me.

My name is Cameron Fernandez. I have been certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, as a Certified Family Law Specialist. In fact, I am a second-generation Certified Family Law Specialist. I work hard to protect my clients' rights, and advance their causes.. In addition to my professional success, I am a proud family man.  My wife and I have been married for almost 17 years and have blessed with 5 fantastic children.  We enjoy sports, the beach and traveling.  I work hard as a family law attorney in order to provide for my family.  As ironic as it is being a divorce lawyer, I am absolutely pro-marriage and pro-family.   We are very active in our church and do our best to be good Christians.. I enjoy most sports, but love playing baseball, basketball and surfing.  Once a year my dad, my brother and I travel around the country and play in hardball tournaments in various major league stadiums.  I play basketball one evening a week and surf as often as I'm able to squeeze it into my schedule.. I have been practicing family law as an attorney for over 10 years. That said, I began working in a family law firm before I started law school. I was fortunate enough to work in a family law firm all through law school, and to be mentored by my mother, another Certified Family Law Specialist, which enabled me to obtain years of practical and substantive legal experience before I began practicing law.. If you believe you need a family law attorney, I invite you to schedule a consultation to meet or speak with me.  I am always happy to help and give you my best advice.

Ms. Charbonneau is a highly regarded Orange County family law practitioner and was a founding partner in one of Orange County’s premier law firms. Ms. Charbonneau is well known for her uncanny ability to get to the heart of a case and get it resolved. While compassionate and understanding, she is tenacious in her resolve to get divorcing couples to focus on common ground to reach a fair and responsible resolution. She is very skilled in dealing with the range of emotions that go with a divorce and is able to relate to the parties like few others! Ms. Charbonneau has worked in Southern California for over 28 years and has handled countless family law matters. She has tried and settled various notable family law cases throughout her career, some of which have resulted in published law-making cases. Ms. Charbonneau has been involved in many highly contentious divorces, giving her a unique perspective into the problems, motivations and potential solutions in marital disputes. She has no problem thinking out of the box if that will get a case resolved. Ms. Charbonneau is experienced in all aspects of Family Law including: Divorce, Mediation, Child Custody & Custody Investigations, Child Support, Spousal Support Custody & Support Modifications, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Property Characterization Transmutations. Ms. Charbonneau has been an accomplished and award winning lawyer since her days in law school. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and Salutatorian of Western State University College of Law. She was selected to the prestigious Law Review, serving as the editor of law review for two terms. Ms. Charbonneau was also one of the very few individuals selected to work as a judicial extern for Justice Wallin at the Court of Appeal. Ms. Charbonneau was a law school adjunct professor at Western State University for several years.

Marc H. Garelick is the founder and managing partner at Garelick Family Law, PC, a matrimonial law firm located in Irvine, Calif. He is an expert in matters pertaining to high conflict and contentious divorce, custody, child and spousal support, paternity and domestic violence proceedings in family law matters. Mr. Garelick brings 17 years of experience in family law to serving the needs of his clients. He works with high asset/high income individuals in complex, sophisticated and contested family law litigations matters.. Mr. Garelick is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the Family Law Section, as well as the Orange County Bar Association and Orange County Jewish Bar Association. He is also an active participant in the Jewish Community, working with several boards over the hearings including The Jewish Federation and Family Services, JNF, Hillel of Orange County and Solomon Society. He also sits on the board for the Gaucher Community Alliance. His charitable activities also include starting a Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to help low-income individuals with tax preparation in Law School.. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Classical Civilizations from the University of California, Irvine, Mr. Garelick received his J.D. from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, while working full-time at a wills and trusts firm in Studio City, Calif.

Laura Hassan has been with Madison Law, APC since 2016, first as a law clerk and now as a senior associate attorney. At Madison Law, APC she has learned by example the importance of tenacity, compassion, and commitment in advocating for our clients. Ms. Hassan’s practice focuses on business litigation and family law.. Ms. Hassan completed her undergraduate studies at California State University, San Bernardino, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Spanish Studies. Ms. Hassan received her legal education from Whittier Law School, where she was a member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Board and served as Vice President of the Hispanic American Law Student Association. Ms. Hassan earned her Juris Doctor in 2016.. Ms. Hassan has participated in various litigations since 2017. She has also dedicated her time to pro bono programs, assisted with immigrant and refugee children, and worked to combat slum housing. Ms. Hassan is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Hispanic Bar Association, California Lawyers Association, and the Orange County Women’s Lawyers Association.. Ms. Hassan was elected to be on the board of directors for the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association where she will be serving a two year term from 2021 - 2023.. Ms. Hassan is admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.. Ms. Hassan is fluent in Spanish.

I  was born and raised in southern California. I graduated from Brigham Young University (B.A., History, 2000) and Western State University College of Law (J.D., 2004, Scholarly Merit). All through law school, I worked as a law clerk for my father, Barry J. Wishart, who had practiced family law since 1982. As such, I have been in the business for more than 13 years and have been trained by one of the elite attorneys in the county.. I have been married for more than fifteen years.  I also have eight children. I am a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Family Law Section, and the J. Reuben Clark Law Society. In 2006, I was elected and appointed to the Executive Committee of the Orange County Bar Association's Family Law Section, where I served until 2009. In 2013, I was appointed as a member of the State Bar Family Law Section Executive Committee (FLEXCOMM), Orange County Standing Committee.. I have authored several articles on the subject of family law which have been published at , an online magazine or e-zine. I volunteer time and am featured as an "Expert" of the "Divorce Support Center" (), a non profit organization that helps individuals and families in crisis.. My practice is exclusively dedicated to Family Law.  I currently accept cases in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles counties.

Irvine family lawyer Brian Seastrom works with his clients to assist with divorce, child custody and achieve their overall family law needs. He has been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and awarded "Super Lawyer" and "Rising Star" for multiple years by Super Lawyers Magazine.

I have a passion for employee rights.  I believe in the ethical practice of law, and focus on obtaining the best results possible for my clients in the shortest amount of time, realizing the stresses and emotional toll of litigation.  At the same token, I believe that some cases have to be tried, and am not afraid of taking such cases all the way to trial.   I pride myself in providing superb legal representation and being accessible to my clients at all times in order to ensure they are fully informed about the progress of their cases.  I have recovered millions of dollars for my clients, while at the same time giving them a sense of justice over unfair circumstances.. In my spare time, I enjoy boating, soccer, and above all, spending time with my wife and son.

I am designated by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Family Law Specialist. I am a the founding shareholder of Nuzzo Law, APC.. I assist individuals in their complex family law matters involving child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, domestic abuse, and characterization and distribution of assets and debts.  I pride myself in acting as an aggressive advocate for my clients, promoting settlement and always ensuring that we are prepared to litigate a case if necessary.

I am a Family Law/Divorce attorney handling all aspects of matrimonial cases. I am a Certified Specialist in Family Law (State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization) and AV Peer Review Rated (top rating) by Martindale Hubbell. I was included in the Top 50 Attorneys in Orange County by Super Lawyer Magazine and Los Angeles Magazine in 2013. I was listed as one of the Top Attorneys in Orange County by Orange Coast Magazine in 2013. I was named a Super Lawyer in 2012 and 2013, having been named a "Rising Star" in prior years. I am an elected leader of the Orange County Bar Association Family Law Section, serving as an Executive Committee Member-at-Large in 2011 and 2012 and Secretary in 2013. My firm, Seastrom Tuttle & Murphy, is among California's most respected Family Law firms and brings unsurpassed integrity and decades of specialized experience to every Family Law matter.

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist and represent clients in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and select matters in the Central Coast and Sacramento area. I work with clients of all background, including business owners, homemakers, those with 7/8 figure wealth, attorneys, doctors, therapists, teachers, and military servicemembers and veterans. I also work with forensic accountants, therapists, mediators, loan officers, real estate agents, and attorneys in other fields to holistically resolve your family law issues.  I have a lot of experience in high conflict custody matters, including domestic and international move away, domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health issues. While I litigate, I settle many of my cases because I maintain good relationships with my fellow family law attorneys, the Court, and other professionals, and work hard to know the facts of your matter so I can quickly work to resolve the matter with your partner/spouse. I strongly believe in the principal of informed consent. You will know where you stand and what decisions you can make so you can make the best choice for yourself and your family.. I love the practice of family law. I know it's an unwanted service, but one that is necessary. People often come to me when they have been victims of abuse, made personal mistakes that have caused an end of a marriage or relationship, or simply have grown apart. It's hard for many people to let go of the past and the end of the relationship and move forward. That is why I work with a variety of family law related experts (financial planners, forensic accountants, life coaches, real estate professionals and therapists) to help you divide assets, heal, and take control of your future and the legacy you want to leave your loved ones.. 9/25/25: College Football Week 5 (14-6). 1) Alabama vs Georgia: Vegas has this game as nearly a push. Alabama lost to FSU Week one and looks like the fourth best SEC team this year. Georgia won at UT last week in a game they have lost but looks better and is at home. Bulldogs roll Tide. 2) Oregon vs Penn State:. Penn State should win, they are st home, they gave upgraded their defense. But Oregon's offense is unstoppable. Close game but Oregon is too explosive. Oregon wins.. 3) USC vs Illinois: Illinois got destroyed last week. USC doesn't do great on the road but year two in  if 10 and has more skill on both sides of the ball. I think that loss last week won't wear off on Illinois abd they come out flat. USC wins.. 4) BYU vs. Colorado: Revenge game for the Buffalos. But, they can't stop the run, and can't run the football. BYU can run the football and has the better QB. Vegas has BYU favored by 6.5. It could be a blowout. BYU covers.. 5) TCU vs ASU: Hoover is one of the best QBs in College football. ASU is at home, but I don't think they are as good offensively without Skataboo. TCU looks to be a big 12 contender this year. Close game but I expect TCU to win a close game.. 9/29/25: Thank you, and Considerations in Settlement in DV matters:. In the last two months, I have retained a lot of cases. I very much appreciate the referrals, and the people who have reached out to me from seeing my profile on Avvo, or through any source. That has resulted in a very busy September for me, along with the rest of the year.  I appreciate the trust that clients, both old and new place in me.. Have a DV matter and assume that you must go to trial to resolve your matter? Think again. While domestic violence matters require court appearances, the Court gives the parties wide latitude to resolve their matters. If you are the restrained party, and there is an existing TRO in place, contacting the other party would violate the restraining order. However, you can communicate with the other party's attorney for purpose of settlement.. Awhile ago, I retained a client who was nervous about litigating the restraining order. It was an emotional ordeal for the client, and there was a lot of worry, rightfully so, about cost and time in Court. I talked to the client about the case and realized that this was a matter that probably could be resolved without a trial. Both my and the other attorney talked through the issues and when we went to Court we had the Court write up a TRO to extend the restraining order for a longer period of time. The case settled and no witnesses were called. The client was very happy.. While there are many times where settlement is not possible (the other party or their attorney wants to fight the restraining order, there is too much emotional damage done to resolve the matter, children were abused and are in danger if they are contacted, or strategically its necessary to obtain FC 3044 findings), even in situations where the abuser and victim are married with children, attorney's can navigate these issues and negotiate an extension to the DVRO, custody and support orders. So long as the settlement is reasonable for both parties, resolving these issues will save significant time, and emotional resources of both the victim and the abuser.. I have never had a client unhappy by resolving these difficult issues without a trial, as they were in control of their own case and not the Court.. Happy to have a conversation about your family issues and can be contacted at my office by phone, in person meetings at the office, or a Zoom/WhatsApp conference.

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist and DRPA Certified Mediator. My practice, which is devoted solely to family law, focuses on mediation and other cooperative methods to satisfactorily resolve what can be difficult or painful issues in an amicable manner. My goal is to help my clients reach accord while avoiding the adversarial process as much as possible.

Drawing on his wealth of experience as a former California state legislator and Orange County deputy district attorney, Ron Cordova has achieved outstanding results in even the most difficult and challenging cases. Ron has represented clients in 34 states and the District of Columbia as well as several foreign countries and has tried more than 150 cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States. He has been selected as a Southern California SuperLawyer in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 and has been named by OC Metro Magazine as one of Orange County's top five criminal defense attorneys every year since 2009. Time Magazine and Newsweek Magazine have also recognized Ron Cordova as one of the best criminal defense attorneys nationwide. Despite his national prominence, Ron devotes his personal attention to every client.  When you need an experienced lawyer who will represent you with skill, vigor and respect, contact Ron Cordova.

Donald P. Bebereia is a divorce and family law attorney who represents clients throughout Orange County, California. Mr. Bebereia is an experienced negotiator and trial lawyer who practices exclusively in divorce and family law matters. Attorney Bebereia is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the California State Bar. With more than 34 years of family law experience, Mr. Bebereia has the ability to handle even the most complex family law matters, including complex property division issues and contested child custody disputes. The Law Office of Donald P. Bebereia is located in Irvine, California. To contact the firm, call

Donald B. Serafano is a Senior Trial Attorney at Reel Fathers Rights, focusing exclusively on Family Law matters. His practice includes dissolution, paternity, spousal and child support, property division, child custody and visitation. Additionally, he handles domestic violence cases and contempt of court matters.With nearly 30 years of legal experience in Southern California, Mr. Serafano has represented a wide range of clients, from high-net-worth individuals to small business owners. He is dedicated to helping clients define and attain their goals through resolution or trial while remaining sensitive to their needs during this challenging time.Mr. Serafano earned his law degree from the University of California, Davis School of Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Claremont McKenna College, where he double-majored in History and P.P.E. (Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics). Raised in Long Beach, CA, he has spent his career serving individuals and families throughout Southern California.. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Serafano is an active member of his community. He serves as an AYSO Referee to support his daughter’s soccer team, ensuring they have the necessary points to qualify for playoffs.

David Dworakowski is the founding partner of Quinn & Dworakowski, focusing exclusively on family law. He is one of only two attorneys in Orange County to hold dual certification by the State Bar of California as both a Certified Family Law Specialist and a Certified Appellate Law Specialist—a rare distinction that underscores his expertise in handling the most complex family law and appellate matters.. David has successfully tried more than 350 cases and authored more than 150 appeals and writs in both state and federal courts. His exceptional advocacy has earned him recognition as a Super Lawyer for over 15 consecutive years, as well as honors such as Top 100 Trial Lawyer in America and Best Lawyer in Orange County. He is also highly rated by AVVO for client satisfaction.. A graduate of Temple University School of Law, where he served on the Law Review, David combines academic rigor with decades of courtroom experience. Beyond his practice, he serves as a lecturer at Chapman University School of Law and as a Board Member of Mardan School in Irvine, a school for special needs kids, making David uniquely qualified to handle custody cases invloving children with special needs.. Born in Buffalo, he is a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan and now resides in Laguna Beach with his wife, Anita, and their five children. David is also an active member of Saddleback Church.

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Christina Maranhao recieved her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Irvine and she graduated from the University of Texas at Austin Law School with honors.. Christina was a Student Attorney at the Children's Rights Clinic where she acted as teh attorney ad litem within dependency cases and termination of parental rights cases. Her past work experiences drove her desire to help children and their families. Christina practices in all areas of children and family law with a focus on children's issues, minor's counsel cases, custody matters, adoptions, guardianships and dissolutions. Christina enjoys assisting children and families through the legal process with the focus always on what is in the best interest of the child.