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Or, review our blog and legal resources pages for helpful information to guide you through the process.
Family Law Attorney Services
Family law is a complex and sensitive field. It is crucial to find a local family law attorney with the relevant skills and experience to guide you through the system. In fact, after establishing a relationship, many clients utilize the same family law attorney for their varying needs throughout the years. Yvonne Rizzo and her team are equipped to deliver support with a wide range of family law services, including:
- General council and legal guidance
- Navigation of State and County laws
- Filing petitions
- Conduction mediation
- Trial litigation
- Contract creation and management
- Pre and Post marital agreements
Since every family is unique, and because San Diego Family Law is a complex and dynamic field, we recommend seeking legal guidance from a family law attorney as soon as an issue arises. If you need additional information on divorce, see our Divorce and Legal Separation page for extensive definitions and resources. Our Child Support and Child Custody pages also contain helpful knowledge to reference as you begin the process.
How We Can Help
As a full-service family law attorney in San Diego, Yvonne Rizzo provides extensive resources, legal guidance, counsel, and documentation to help with a variety of situations. We can provide help with divorce, seperation, child support, division or property, domestic violence, and more.
Divorce
A family law attorney in San Diego can guide parties through the unique aspects of divorce within the state of California. From filing the petition, disclosing assets, conducting negotiations, and financial obligations, our team can help clarify and simplify each step along the way.
Military Divorce
Many of our San Diego clients are military families and have special considerations when it comes to the divorce process. Our experienced family law attorney team ensures that all state and San Diego County regulations are addressed throughout the process.
Legal Separation
Some clients choose to separate but remain married for legal, practical, or personal reasons. A family law attorney can help you navigate through San Diego’s unique legal separation rules and common practices.
Legal Separation
Some clients choose to separate but remain married for legal, practical, or personal reasons. A family law attorney can help you navigate through San Diego’s unique legal separation rules and common practices.
Child Custody
Child custody issues almost always require a mandatory mediation. Yvonne Rizzo and her team have worked through countless child custody mediations and cases in San Diego over the years. In situations involving military orders, moves, sickness, or financial complications, it is imperative to work with an experienced family law attorney to ensure the best outcome.
Property Division
The division of property can be one of the most complex aspects of a divorce or separation in San Diego. Your family law attorney can help you navigate California’s community property law and recommend appropriate division practices based on each party’s needs.
Child Support, Alimony or Spousal Support
A divorce or legal separation may also include the need to establish child support, alimony, or spousal support. In San Diego, family law attorneys must be familiar with California’s complex Family Code to ensure that the correct agreement is executed. Learn more about Child Support on our Resources Page or contact us today to schedule a private consultation.
Domestic Violence or Domestic Abuse
In San Diego County, family law attorneys must follow strict guidelines when litigating issues of domestic violence or domestic abuse. This may include abuse against a spouse, partner, parent, child, or other family member. Yvonne Rizzo and her team understand the sensitive and complex nature of these issues, and can support in trial cases, mediation, restraining orders, and other needs.
Paternity
Our team of family law attorneys are experienced in paternity cases and can provide assistance on judging paternity and establishing child support according to San Diego laws.
Parentage
A family law attorney may assist with parentage cases in San Diego. This applies in situations where a person does not have a biological parentage to the child, but may be acting as a parent. Since this field of law is complex and changing, it is important to seek council from an experienced family law attorney in San Diego.
Pre-marital & Post-marital Agreements
In San Diego, property acquired during marriage is presumed to be community property between both parties. Some couples utilize family law attorneys to create a pre or post-marital agreement when they want property acquired to be managed in another way.
The Consultation Process
Our family law attorneys start every engagement with a detailed consultation. During the initial discussion, the attorney will establish each party’s desired outcomes, the expected scope of work, timeline, and estimated costs. A good family law attorney in San Diego will take great care to ensure that they fully understand each client’s needs and budget before starting a formal relationship. If you’d like more information about our family law attorney services, start by scheduling a consultation today.
About Yvonne Rizzo
Yvonne Rizzo is a family law attorney based in San Diego, California. Before establishing her family law practice, she acted as the Deputy City Attorney in the Domestic Violence Unit for San Diego County. Prior to that, she worked as a civil litigator in Los Angeles, supporting clients in cases of medical malpractice defense. She is currently dedicated to the practice of family law, a complex and changing field. Her licenses include:
- State Bar of California
- United States District Court for the Central District of California
- United States District Court for the Southern District of California
- United States District Court for the Northern District of California
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
- State Bar of New York
Yvonne Rizzo’s practice is based centrally in San Diego. She works with clients all over San Diego County and beyond. If you would like to learn more about her services, fees, and process, get in touch today.
