1. What You Need To Know Going Into A Child Custody Battle

    Child custody battles can be draining and difficult to go through. No matter if you’re going through a separation, a divorce, or if you were never married in the first place the constant back and forth struggle of a child custody battle is filled with fear, dread, and despondency. To ensure that you are able to give your child the best life possible, you need to choose the best path for your chi…Read More

  2. What Are The Rights Of An Unmarried Father In California?

    It can be heartbreaking to know you don’t have the ability to see and spend time with your child/ren whenever you would like to. If you are an unmarried father it can be even more difficult because of the limited resources unmarried fathers have access to. A bond between a father and his child/ren is very special. No matter if the father is married, unmarried, separated, or going through a divor…Read More

  3. What To Do When They Won’t Pay Their Child Support

    Child support isn't there to punish one of the parents. It's there to ensure the continued care of their children. Our family lawyers in La Mesa know, though, that all too often a parent can decide to no longer pay their child support. If that's happening to you, you need to know that there options available to help you enforce the court order to pay child support and get the money that you and yo…Read More

  4. What To Know About Child Custody

    Your child’s best interests are always at the forefront of your mind. You want to make sure that everything is best for his or her wellbeing. When you go through a divorce, sometimes you forget that your child’s best interests need to come first. Getting a divorce can be challenging for everyone involved, and it’s hard to overcome your own sorrows to ensure your child is doing okay with the …Read More

  5. What To Know About Adoption

    Adoption is a beautiful and joyous decision for both parents and children. There are many different kinds of adoption ranging from domestic, international, stepparent, and adult adoption. No matter the type of adoption you want to do, it can bring a lot of joy to many different people. If you’re a couple who is unable to conceive a baby, if you want to give a child without a home a good life, or…Read More

  6. Beginning Your Divorce

    Sometimes life doesn’t go the way we want it. No matter how hard we work to get what we want, life doesn’t turn out the way we imagine it. When you are facing a divorce, child support, or a paternity issue, it’s always nice to have someone in your corner. At Lopez and Wilmert, a law firm for family law located in La Mesa, CA, we want to help you get your life back on track. We have dedicated…Read More

  7. Welcome to our Family Law Blog

    Thank you for visiting our blog! Check back regularly to find news, facts, and other posts related to family law, and don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your case. Have you and your spouse decided to make your separation legal? Are you the victim of domestic violence or been wrongfully accused? Do you need assistance with situations regarding child custody, child support, adoption, paternit…Read More