Divorce cases in Los Angeles generally take between 6 and 24 months to resolve, depending on case complexity, court schedules, and cooperation between parties.
Los Angeles Court Backlog
The Los Angeles Superior Court typically manages a backlog of 500 to 2,500 divorce cases, which can impact processing times.
Divorce Los Angeles Filing Volume
Monthly divorce filings in Los Angeles are estimated between 800 and 1,500 cases, reflecting the city's large population.
Divorce Case Outcomes
Approximately 65% of divorce cases settle before litigation, 25% resolve after filing but before trial, and about 10% proceed to trial.
3435 WILSHIRE BLVD , LOS ANGELES , California 90010
Practice Areas: Adoption, Arbitration, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Family , Head and Spinal Injuries, Juvenile , Mediation, Parole and Probation, Traffic Violations, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Family
8439 W Sunset Blvd , Los Angeles , California 90069
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Mediation, Child Custody, Child Support
Our firm has over 30 years experience representing men and women in litigated and mediated family law matters including divorce, paternity, and child custody. Telephone consultations available.
2300 Westwood Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90064
Practice Areas: Business , Child Custody & Visitation, Construction Defects, Corporate , Discrimination, Divorce, DUI/DWI, Employment & Labor , Family , Personal Injury, Products Liability, Social Security Benefits & Disability, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Termination, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents
Martin is a native of Los Angeles. In 2013, after 23 years of practice, Martin formed The Kaufman Law Firm. As an AV (highest) rated trial attorney Martin has been awarded the highest possible rating from the most prominent attorney ratings system. He is a trial attorney and a person who fights for the rights of those who can’t fight for themselves.. Over the years, Martin has mastered many different sub-specialties in the law: from complex litigation in the areas of personal injury, civil rights, business litigation and employment law, to entertainment, real estate and intellectual property matters. Over the years, Martin has secured millions of dollars in recovery for his clients and has won at every level of the practice.. For the 14 years before The Kaufman Law Firm, Martin was the senior partner of Lee & Kaufman, LLP’s litigation group, where he represented such notable clients as Honda North America, California Korea Bank, Asiana Airlines, Piaggio Group Americas, Nordstrom, and the TJX Companies. Meanwhile, he developed a burgeoning consumer rights practice where he represented many prominent individuals that are literally “household names.” At L&K, Martin expanded his practice to include the representation of several “start up” technology companies, and for years, rendered business and employment advice and guidance for other small to mid-sized companies. Not to be deterred, Martin has successfully litigated against some of the largest corporations in the world, in a variety of cases ranging from personal injury actions to complex intellectual property matters.. Prior to forming L&K, Martin was corporate counsel for Honda North America, where he was an essential ingredient in many of the recent successes of this Fortune 500 company. At Honda, Martin created a nationwide practice where he amassed a trial record of 13-1. He also ran Honda’s settlement program for years, and resolved many complex products liability cases involving millions of dollars of exposure to the company.. By forming The Kaufman Law Firm, Martin is able to better serve his clients in the cases that matter most.. In 1991, Martin graduated with distinction from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He joined the prestigious law firm, Pillsbury Madison & Sutro. At “PMS” Martin represented many of the foremost companies of the Dow Jones, including Pacific Telesis, Travelers, Chevron, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler and Bank of America.. Education. · Juris Doctor, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (1991). o Editor for The International Law Review The Transnational Lawyer.. · B.A. Political Science, University of California at Irvine (1988), cum laude.. o Varsity letter, UCI Track and Field Team, Pacific Coast Athletic Association. o (PCAA) Scholar Athlete. Member: Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Credentials and Associations. · Member, California State Bar (admitted 1991); Admitted to practice before all California Federal Courts;. · Member, America Bar Association;. · Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association;. · Member, Consumer Attorney’s Association of Los Angeles. · AV (highest) Rated Trial Attorney. · Former Chairman of Board, Wilshire Center Chamber of Commerce. · Member: Rotary International. · Super Lawyers, 2016. Publications and Speaking Engagements. · “The corporate response to massive discovery,” DRI annual meeting, February, 1996;. · “Challenges for the corporate practitioner,” American Bar Association convention, Arizona, 1999.
10513 Santa Monica Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90025
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Prenuptials
Marlo Van Oorschot is a respected Los Angeles-based family law attorney who has helped hundreds of clients to resolve divorce, child custody, child and spousal support and property disputes. As the founding and managing partner of Van Oorschot Law Group, PC, she approaches each client’s legal concern in the spirit of a process that she has trademarked as “Strategy. Guidance. Teamwork.™” Using these concepts in her counseling Ms. Van Oorschot assesses the unique needs of all her clients, working with them as a trusted partner at every step in the divorce proceeding.. A growing area of emphasis for Ms. Van Oorschot’s practice is helping individuals over the age of 50 deal with the realities of a divorce proceeding. In her family law practice she is sensitive to the issues facing the older divorcing couple, ranging from retirement and insurance concerns to potential re-entry into the workforce, and has made a major commitment to educate this generational group about the complexities they face in divorce.. Ms. Van Oorschot’s book, How To Survive Grey Divorce, has been praised for raising awareness of the complexities in a divorce after age 50 and presenting ideas about how to minimize the financial impact of these complexities for the benefit of both spouses. Her writings on grey divorce have appeared in the Los Angeles Daily Journal and LA Family Magazine, and she has appeared on KCAL9 News to discuss grey divorce concerns. Ms. Van Oorschot has also written for the American Bar Association’s GPSolo magazine, and she speaks and blogs widely on family law issues.. In resolving family law disputes, Ms. Van Oorschot enhances her litigation skills through effective use of mediation and other alternative dispute resolution processes. She has completed 40 hours of basic family law mediation training through Mosten Mediation’s Divorce Mediation Training and has also completed 20 hours of advanced family law mediation training from Mosten Mediation. In addition, Ms. Van Oorschot served on the Los Angeles Superior Court Family Law Mediation Panel.. Ms. Van Oorschot graduated Cum Laude from California Polytechnic University, Pomona in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Finance, Real Estate and Law. From 1989 – 1991 she worked as a Financial Analyst for a security protection company in Culver City, California.. After obtaining her law license and entering practice in 1994, Ms. Van Oorschot continued working for Robert K. Holmes as a family lawyer, limiting her practice exclusively to family law. While working for Robert K. Holmes she had the opportunity to be an adjunct professor for a semester at La Verne University School of Law teaching Community Property.. In October, 2001 Ms. Van Oorschot opened her own office focusing on family law and continues to limit her practice to family law matters.. Ms. Van Oorschot is a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association (Family Law Section) and Los Angeles County Bar Association (Family Law section).
12400 Wilshire Blvd , Los Angeles , California 90025
Practice Areas: Administrative , Arbitration & Mediation, Assault & Battery, Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Child Custody & Visitation, Civil Rights, Constitutional , Debtor/Creditor, Discrimination, Divorce, Entertainment & Sports , Government Agencies, Government Contracts, Housing & Construction Defects, Immigration & Naturalization , Insurance , Intellectual Property , Landlord & Tenant, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death, Family
Marina Manoukian is Head of Family Law at ADLI Law Group. Her practice primarily focuses on Civil Litigation, Business, Construction Law, and Family Law. With over 22 years of experience in the legal profession, Mrs. Manoukian utilizes her trial experience and negotiation skills to advise and counsel clients including individuals and corporations in Business matters including transactional work as well as litigation and negotiation. She also brings her extensive experience in Construction and Family Law.. Prior to joining ADLI Law Group, Mrs. Manoukian was a Partner at O’Rourke, Fong & Manoukian. During such time, she was first chair in many bench and jury trials, as well as arbitrations and mediations.. Mrs. Manoukian graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science and obtained her Juris Doctor degree at Loyola Law School. Mrs. Manoukian is committed to helping clients and providing them efficient and effective courtroom representation to resolve complex construction disputes, real estate and development disputes, and business disputes. In addition to business and construction law, Mrs. Manoukian practices family law that she built before her partnership at O’Rourke & Fong. Fluent in Armenian and English, Marina assists individuals seeking a divorce, assists clients in reaching agreement or going to court for marriage dissolution, division of marital assets, child custody, and child and spousal support.
12100 Wilshire Blvd Ste 800 , Los Angeles , California 90025
Practice Areas: Construction, Equipment Finance, Business, Bankruptcy, Debt Agreements, Insurance, Divorce, Wrongful Termination, Copyright, Wrongful Death, Education, Construction & Development
Mr. Fuchs obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1968 and a Law Degree from the University of Southern California in 1978. After an initial stint following gradulation from Columbia, as an engineer for Chrysler Corporation in Detroit, I migrated to Los Angleles and was Technical Editor of Hot Rod Magazine and Engineering Editor for Motor Trend Magazine, from 1971-74, before obtaining my law degree in 1978. I started my law career at Latham & Watkins from 1978-81 and have had a my own law firm or a small partnership since 1983. I am an avid car enthusiast and over the years have owned several Porsches, several Mercedes, a Ferrari, and most recently a Dodge Viper GTS. I have regularly participated in track events and for nearly 20 years have been a navigator in the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada, in the 150 mile per hour class. I am an active member of Checkered Flag 200, a support group for the Petersen Automotive Museum, and I have handled a number of lawsuits and disputes involving collector cars such as Ferraris, Porsches and even some old race cars, as well as many business disputes, financing disputes and construction defects cases.. My associate, Gail Gilfillan, is a UCLA graduate and obtained her law degree from Pepperdine University in 1993. She has been with me for the entirety of her law career and is a terrific lawyer and a compliment to our business litigation and construction defect practice.. Our past clients include the Boys and Girls Club of San Fernando Vally, Tower Hemotology and Oncology Medical Group, MaxPro Leasing, Classic Financial Corporation, Scharff Construction Co., Kriek Construction, Victoria Montana, ProMedia, Inc., Adoption Pro, Inc., Titan Spark Plug Co., Isuzu Trucks of America, Revolution Motorsports, Tillack & Co., and Hunting Ridge Motors.
6300 Wilshire Boulevard , Los Angeles , California 90048
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Employment & Labor , Family , Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Wrongful Termination
Ms. Allred is an attorney and partner with Allred, Maroko & Goldberg. She has been practicing law for over Forty years.. Her law firm, Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, handles cases involving employment discrimination including sex, race, and physical handicap discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination; family law including divorce and custody disputes; and civil rights and civil litigation.. She has won countless honors for pioneering legal work on behalf of women's rights and rights for minorities discriminated against because of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, or physical condition.. An active feminist, Ms. Allred founded and is currently serving as president of the Women's Equal Rights Legal Defense and Education Fund (WERLDEF). Ms. Allred was a talk show host on KABC TalkRadio in Los Angeles for 14 years and is a columnist for the legal newspaper The Daily Journal. Recently USA Today selected her as one of the twenty-five most important radio talk show hosts in America. She has thrice been nominated for an Emmy for her television commentaries on KABC-TV.. Articles by or about Ms. Allred have appeared in publications such as Time Magazine, the New York Times, Ms. Magazine, The American Lawyer, the Daily News, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the Herald Examiner and the London Times . In July 1990 Los Angeles Magazine named her "one of the 30 Most Powerful People in Los Angeles" and in 1994 "One of the 50 Most Interesting People in Los Angeles." Time Magazine called her "one of the nation's most effective advocates of family rights and feminist causes.". In 1985 Ms. Allred received the President's Award from the National Association of Women Lawyers. In 1986 she was honored with a commendation by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for her "exceptional record of achievement." She also received a commendation from Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley "for her many outstanding contributions to the justice system.". In June 1986, at a White House luncheon, President Ronald Reagan presented her with the "1986 President's Volunteer Action Award" for outstanding volunteerism in response to her development of an innovative child support amnesty program in California.. Ms. Allred is also the only individual in the nation to win the "1986 Public Service Award" from the National Association of Federal Investigators and she was voted one of 1987's "Best Lawyers in America" by the attorneys who had won that honor in 1986. She was honored again by her peers in 1991, named one of the best lawyers in America.. Every year since 2004 she has be named a Southern California "SuperLawyer" by Law & Politics and Los Angeles Magazine. In addition, she has been recognized by LawDragon magazine as one of the top 500 plaintiff's lawyers in America.. Ms. Allred was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and earned her BA with honors in English from the University of Pennsylvania. She earned her MA from New York University and her JD cum laude from Loyola University Law. She was also awarded an Honorary JD from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law. In addition to her work as an attorney, Ms. Allred has held California life credentials in secondary school education and supervision. She taught in public schools for six-and-one-half years and was a lecturer at the University of Southern California for several years.. Ms. Allred has two grandchildren, Sarah and Sam, and her daughter Lisa is an attorney who anchors a daily show on Court TV
6330 San Vicente Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90048
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Support, Divorce, Government Agencies, Health Care & Hospitalization, Social Security Benefits & Disability, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury
Eliot Houman is a co-founding partner of The Accident Guys. Mr. Houman has handled numerous complex lawsuits from their inception through trial and appeals, and has helped his clients obtain millions of dollars in judgments and settlements.. Mr. Houman graduated towards the top of his class from the prestigious Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois.. Prior to founding The Accident Guys, Mr. Houman worked at some of our nation’s most well-respected law firms, including a national firm voted one of America’s “Most Feared Plaintiffs Firms of 2014.” Having honed his legal skills working alongside many of our country’s best and brightest attorneys, Mr. Houman decided he wanted to start his own law firm to directly and immediately improve the lives of individuals, not defend large corporations.. Give us a call and you can speak to him personally.. Education:Law School: Northwestern University School of LawUndergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles. Languages:English and Spanish
3699 Wilshire Blvd Ste 700 , Los Angeles , California 90010
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce, Family, Domestic Violence, Prenuptials
I am an associate attorney with the Charles M. Green divorce and family law firm for over 7 years. My successful practice experience includes family law, child custody, civil, probate, and bankruptcy. I am also a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 680 , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Divorce, Family , Paternity, Prenuptial Agreement, Family, Family
Over five decades and in a confidential setting, co-founding partner Daniel Jaffe has established himself as the sought-after attorney for high-profile celebrity and professional clients and their spouses with the most sensitive and complicated family law matters. His experience and success in and out of the courtroom have earned him the well-placed trust of many well known clients who seek his advice and skills when making critical, emotional and financial transitions in their lives. Dan combines a deep familiarity of the law with an innovative and discreet approach to achieve positive outcomes for his clients.. Dan’s talents have been recognized by satisfied clients as well as by his peers in the legal community who frequently ask him to speak or write educational pieces on family law topics. He has recently been a guest speaker for the California CPA Foundation on Cross Over Issues in Estate Planning and Family Law. He has spoken on and has also recently been published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on foreign tax issues. Likewise, the State Bar of California has certified him as a specialist in family law and he has been recognized for legal excellence in the field of family law by a variety of authorities, including the California State Bar Journal, Town and Country Magazine, and the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.. In addition, the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, an organization limited to the top 100 divorce lawyers in the U.S., has named him a Diplomate, which is one of the industry’s most distinguished honors.. He is also a member of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The Best Lawyers in America named Dan the ‘Best Family Law Lawyer of the Year’ in 2009. He was named ‘Family Lawyer of the Year’ for 2014 by the Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
3699 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 700 , Los Angeles , California 90010
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Charles Green is a distinguished Family Law attorney and Certified Family Law Specialist with over 25 years of experience in skillfully representing clients in the complex arena of divorce and family law. Charles earned his B.B.A. from Hofstra University in 1985, followed by an MBA in Public Accountancy from City University of New York, Bernard Baruch College, in 1989. He later obtained his Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, California in 1998.. Before becoming an attorney, Charles gained valuable audit and tax experience working at several international, New York, and local accounting and business management firms. This background as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) provides Charles with a unique perspective on financial matters that frequently arise in divorce cases, ensuring his clients are well-informed about their financial rights and the true value of community property.. Charles is renowned for his empathy, legal acumen, and exceptional communication skills, which enable him to guide clients through the emotional and challenging process of divorce with understanding and support. His commitment to transparency and open dialogue ensures that clients remain actively involved in their cases, leading to more satisfactory outcomes.. As a firm believer in negotiation and mediation, Charles endeavors to resolve disputes amicably whenever possible, saving clients time, money, and emotional distress. However, when necessary, he is a fierce and tenacious litigator, unafraid to take cases to trial to protect his clients' best interests.. With his unique blend of legal expertise, financial knowledge, and genuine care for his clients, Charles Green stands out among his legal and financial professional peers in the practice of California Law, making him the ideal choice for those seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable advocate in their divorce and family law matters.
My practice is devoted to family law and juvenile dependency law (child abuse).. In my family law practice, I litigate issues in child custody and visitation; child support; spousal support; and asset and liability distribution.. In my juvenile dependency practice (child abuse), I represent and defend parents against allegations raised by social services, assist parents in reunification and protect parents from unnecessary hurdles in regaining custody of their children.. I also represent grandparents and relatives who wish to seek temporary or permanent placement of children in their home; as well as foster parents and prospective adoptive parents who wish to adopt a child placed in their care.. I have worked with families in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County and Santa Clara County.
Nicole Duncan is a lawyer and founding partner at Duncan Family Law. She earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Whittier Law School and is licensed to practice law in California and Colorado. Nicole has an International Law certification from King's College London and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from USC Marshall School of Business.. Over the past years, she has successfully litigated many complex cases involving custody disputes and high-conflict divorce proceedings. She has developed an extensive network of contacts throughout California. Nicole's practice includes family law, divorce, mediation, legal separation agreements, child custody disputes, spousal support issues and other related matters.
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