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I am caring with a focus on effective legal representation.  Past clients refer to me as "tenacious, aggressive yet level headed."  I have been complimented by my clients as a "great balance between effective lawyer and counselor" while considering the stress of family law issues on my clients.. Here are the many family law issues I can help you with.  Divorce/Legal Separation, Custody & Visitation, Child & Spousal Support, Community Property, Domestic Violence, Restraining Orders, Physical Abuse, Non-Physical Abuse and Paternity

Attorney Grant McArthur is an experienced trial attorney working out of Reel Fathers Rights APC’s Corona, CA office. Mr. McArthur, a father himself, has a wide array of experience in his decade since graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law, one of the top rated law schools in the country.. Mr. McArthur has substantial experience litigating dependency cases throughout the Inland Empire- fighting for children, parents and their relationship against the Department of Child and Family Services. Before joining Reel Father’s Rights, Mr. McArthur also ran his own firm, defending individuals and small businesses in intellectual property disputes in Federal Court to go along with his time in Dependency Court.. Mr. McArthur has continued to build his reputation as a fierce trial attorney since joining Reel Fathers Rights. He represents men and fathers in Family Courts throughout Southern California, including Orange, Riverside, Hemet, San Bernardino, Barstow, Pomona, Los Angeles, San Diego and Vista.. His practice focuses exclusively on Family Law, fighting for fathers in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, and Domestic Violence Matters.

I have exclusively practiced family law in Southern California since the time I was licensed as an attorney nearly a decade ago. I graduated magna cum laude from UCLA with a double major in political science and international relations and recieved my Juris Doctorate from Chapman University School of Law. I have advocated for clients ranging from high-net-worth individuals, business owners, blue collar workers, stay-at-home parents and pro per litigants (self-represented parties). In each scenario, no matter the client, I have always prided myself in providing the same level of expertise, respect, and attention to each case I work on.. Litigation is not always the only option, although it may be in some scenarios. Whether it be limited finances or resources, poor health, preservation of your family unit or lack of time that prohibit litigation in court, I have been able to work with clients in resolving disputes and negotiating while outside of court as well. When appropriate, I have been able to guide clients through a collaborative approach that addresses all aspects of divorce by minimizing conflict, reducing unnecessary costs, and promoting a more positive outcome for you and your family.. I founded my firm out of a desire to meet my client’s legal needs. I pay attention to detail and know how to properly move your case to resolution so that you are not stuck in limbo or frustration. I deliver “big firm” advocacy and proficiency but more efficiently and affordably.. I have successfully represented clients in all aspects of their family law matter including but not limited to: dissolutions, paternity actions, breach of fiduciary duty, litigation of premarital agreements, fraudulent transfers, modifications of child and spousal support, termination of support, establishing and modifying custody and visitation orders, request for and defending move aways, child custody and Evidence Code Section 730 Evaluations etc. I am also fluent in Farsi.. When I am not working, I enjoy spending quality time and traveling with my husband and children.

Ms. Navarro was born and raised in Orange County, California. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in June of 2011 and earned her Bachelor Degrees in Chicana/Chicano Studies and Global & International Studies with an emphasis in Latin America.. In June of 2011, Ms. Navarro joined Fontes|Figueroa Law Group as a legal assistant and law clerk working under the direct supervision of Attorney Martin C. Fontes. In May of 2016, Ms. Navarro graduated Magna Cum Laude and received her Juris Doctor Degree from Whittier Law School. In June of 2017, Ms. Navarro was admitted to practice law in the State of California and the Central District of California.. At Whittier, Ms. Navarro received the Dean’s List and Honor Roll awards, and the CALI award for the Immigration Law Practicum. She also served as the President of the Whittier’s Hispanic American Law Student Association and Treasurer of the Whittier’s Immigration Advocacy Society. Ms. Navarro represents immigrants and their families before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service and before the Executive Office of Immigration Review in Immigration Court. Ms. Navarro also represents families in Family Law Court and Probate Court.

Attorney James L. Wellman is a seasoned trial lawyer working out of Reel Fathers Rights APC’s Orange County office. Practicing for nearly four decades, Mr. Wellman is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) by the State Bar of California with extensive trial litigation experience handling family law issues throughout Southern California with a focus in Orange County.. Mr. Wellman’s experience includes a reported appellate decision and he has personally argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Before joining Reel Father’s Rights, Mr. Wellman was the managing attorney of one of the largest family law firms in Orange County,. Mr. Wellman has continued to build his reputation since joining Reel Fathers Rights. He represents men and fathers in Family Courts throughout Southern California, including Orange, Riverside, Hemet, San Bernardino, Barstow, Pomona, Los Angeles, San Diego and Vista.. His practice focuses exclusively on Family Law, fighting for fathers in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, and Domestic Violence Matters.

Adam P. Harris is a Partner at Fortis LLP. Adam concentrates his practice in the areas of Family Law, Real Estate and General Litigation.Mr. Harris has substantial experience in both Family Law and Civil Litigation and has practiced in both California and Arizona.  Mr. Harris’s business background has assisted in his family law practice by simultaneously being responsive to the emotional difficulties of going through a divorce, while saving clients substantial money by counseling clients in making business decisions during a difficult and emotional time.Mr. Harris has experience in real estate legal matters ranging from transactional issues with real estate contracts to complex construction defect experience in California and Arizona. In California, Mr. Harris successfully assisted to defend a real property breach of contract action involving a multi-million dollar home property in Southern California. Mr. Harris has civil litigation experience, including but not limited to complex construction defect litigation.  Mr. Harris has the unique experience of representing both the plaintiff side by representing homeowners, Home Owners Associations and business owners in residential (400+ homes) and commercial properties in Arizona, while having represented the defense side for large national builders in California in construction defect disputes.  Mr. Harris is also a California licensed real estate broker.Mr. Harris has been an active member of the southern California community, having been involved with USC alumni groups, the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Orange County Bar Association.

I have exclusively practiced family law for over 8 years in Southern California superior courts and appellate courts. I have practiced in nearly all areas of Family Law, including, dissolution, paternity, domestic violence and restraining orders, child custody/visitation, child support, spousal support, jurisdictional issues, tracing and reimbursement issues, business valuation and income available for support issues (assisted by forensic accountants), move-away requests, post-Judgment Modifications and writ and appeals.. Mrs. Yarnal's interest in becoming a family law attorney was sparked at the age of seven, when her parents adopted her younger brother. She remembers her parents' confusion in the process. She recalls meeting a family law attorney who invited her to appear at court. A seven-year old girl wearing a shoulder-padded jacket appeared before the judge and promised to take care of her now-brother. Signing the adoption papers changed her life and established her desire to become an attorney.. Also growing up with a shared parenting plan with her then-teenage (half) brother visiting on weekends and holidays gave Mrs. Yarnal the desire to practice child-centered family law.. Mrs. Yarnal attended University of California, Santa Cruz and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. During her junior year she attended Universidad de Carlos III in Madrid, Spain, where she studied international politics and discovered a love of traveling.  Mrs. Yarnal obtained a Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. During law school, Mrs. Yarnal worked as a law clerk and was a volunteer certified law student at Veteran’s Village Family Law Clinic, helping San Diego homeless veteran’s with family law legal matters.

Priyanka Bhattacharya is a dual-licensed attorney who is licensed to practice law in both India and California. Prior to Joining Reel Fathers Rights, Priyanka received her LLM from University of California at Berkley and her PHD from Chicago-Kent College of Law.. Since joining Reel Fathers Rights as an associate at our Corona office, Priyanka has built a reputation as a rising star and fierce advocate for fathers in child custody and child support. She has represented men and fathers in hundreds of hearings throughout California including Riverside, Hemet, San Bernardino, Barstow, Orange, Vista, and Los Angeles.. Her practice focuses exclusively on Family Law, fighting for fathers in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support and Domestic Violence matter.

I am in the business of helping people through one of the most difficult times in their life.  Whether it is a divorce or child custody issues, the stress can be overwhelming. I believe it is my job to look out for your best interests and at the same time, keep the stress of the unknown to a minimum.