Your Child's Best Interests

The attorneys at The Law Offices of Robert S. Ackrich realize the process and outcome of your divorce will have a dramatic effect on your life and the lives of your children.

The issues of child custody and child support are especially sensitive.  The Courts look to several factors when determining which parent, or both parents, will assume physical and/or legal custody of the children. The most important factor to be taken into considered is the best interest of the child. This standard is not always clear. Its meaning is constantly being debated among lawyers and judges.  You need an experienced family lawyer to represent you and protect your rights and the rights of your children. That is what we do at The Law Offices of Robert S. Ackrich.

Child Support
The State of California has a specific and complicated formula for determining child support.  The amount of child support is determined, in large part, by the earnings and income of each parent and the amount of time each parent spends with the children.  The Law Offices of Robert S. Ackrich maintains a computer program especially designed and used by most courts to quickly determine child support and spousal support. Contact The Law Offices of Robert S. Ackrich to learn more about how you can ensure that your child is provided for during and after your divorce.

We can also track down absentee parents who are delinquent in child support payments. Even if he or she has moved to another state, there are existing laws to pursue that "dead-beat" parent almost anywhere in the world to enforce an  order to pay child support.

If, on the other hand, you are unable to pay child support because of a change in your personal circumstances, our lawyers may succeed in having your court-ordered support payments reduced. 

Child Custody
Child custody is made up of two destictive concepts:  Physical Custody and Legal Custody.  The very basic definitions, and certainly not to be taken as the complete discussion, is that the parent with Physical Custody of the child controls the day to day parenting for the child.  The parent who has Legal Custody looks after the child's long-term activities including religous education, school attendance and non-emergency medical treatment.  Often the parents equally share Legal Custody.  Without court orders neither parent may restrict the other parent's time with the children nor forbid the other parent from seeing the children. Contact our office for an in-depth explanation.

Paternity
Paternity disputes are much more complex than simply matching DNA. The Law Offices of Robert S. Ackrich will provide you with accurate information and will work diligently to ensure that you know where you stand. Contact us today to find out more about Paternity actions.

Domestic Partnerships
The law of domestic partnerships is changing and evolving at a rapid pace, especially in California. We can handle the application process for you and clarify your legal rights under the current system. Registering a Domestic Partnership provides you and your partner with legal rights and benefits that protect your family and your financial interests.

Domestic Violence/Restraining Orders
There is no "small" Domestic Violence.  Any violence, whether by word or action, and whether to a spouse, friend or child, is not permitted and punishable under State law. 

Do not allow yourself or your child to be subjected to such treatment by another person.  If you are a victim of domestic violence, telephone 911 for immediate help. 

If you have been a victim of Domestic Violence or are seeking legal protection from threats of violence from a spouse or other person, we can help with the protection of a Temporary Restraining Order. 

The Law Offices of Robert S. Ackrich
15250 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 500
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Phone: (818) 808-0685
email: ackrich@earthlink.net