What is a no fault divorce? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Mar 11, 2020 | Divorce | According to the California State Assembly, California was the first state to enact the no fault divorce law. Then governor, Ronald Reagan, signed the law in late 1969 and it went into effect at the start […]
Can you not pay child support if you are unable to afford it?
Can you not pay child support if you are unable to afford it? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Mar 23, 2020 | Divorce | As you work toward finalizing your divorce in California, one of the agreements you may need to negotiate is child custody. With that, you may be required to pay […]
What is collaborative divorce? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Feb 11, 2020 | Divorce | While many people believe that divorce is one of the most acrimonious legal battles a person could go through, this is not always the case. There are certain divorces that almost write themselves, and some that are more-or-less […]
How can I co-parent positively? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Feb 11, 2020 | Divorce | There are many difficult aspects to divorce, but one of the hardest has to be figuring out how to be an effective parent after the ink on the paperwork has dried. The most popular form of custody […]
Spousal support may not be the best option On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Feb 13, 2020 | Divorce | A lower earning spouse may consider making a request for spousal support during the divorce. However, every financial agreement in the final decree will come with some level of tax consequence, so it is […]
Is arbitration a good way to handle divorce? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Feb 25, 2020 | Divorce | There are various ways to reach a settlement in a divorce without having a trial before a judge. One of those alternative ways is through arbitration. According to Nolo Press Occidental, the arbitrator is […]
How is a parent determined to be unfit? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Dec 2, 2019 | Divorce | When parents of California divorce, they typically have more to deal with than childless couples. They have to figure out matters like child support, child custody, and visitation rights. When determining child custody, the […]
Sharing custody during the holidays On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Dec 3, 2019 | Divorce | During the holidays, many California parents want to spend every moment with their children. After a divorce, though, parents typically have to co-parent during the holiday season. With cooperation and communication, many families can find a holiday […]
Moving on after your divorce On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Dec 4, 2019 | Divorce | Ending your marriage is not easy. It is an emotional process. Even after your sign your California divorce papers, you may not have fully let go of the relationship. This is completely normal, and you should not […]
Is California’s alimony law outdated? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Dec 23, 2019 | Divorce | Alimony or spousal support is a payment of money to an ex-spouse to help him or her meet reasonable financial obligations. In higher income situations, it may also be a way to help an ex-spouse maintain a […]
I’ve been working with Paul Ryan on a difficult case for over a year and he has been a God-send. He is smart, personable, very down to earth and a fighter. I had two terrible experiences previously with different SD firms, and hiring Paul has been a welcome breath of fresh air. I would highly recommend Paul, especially for active duty military and veterans.
Charles
Mr. Ryan advice is amazing. He is a friendly and good person.
I highly recommend Mr. Ryan to anyone.
Liz
I spoke with Mr. Ryan for about an hour and he was very straightforward and had an excellent plan. He spoke with me in a way where I was able to understand.
Anonymous
Paul is an Excellent Attorney and did a Great job on my Divorce. Everything was handled efficiently and the cost was reasonable. I highly recommend Paul to anyone getting a divorce.
Bill
Although I didn’t hire Mr. Ryan as my attorney, his paralegal was prompt in answering my emails and Mr. Ryan spent a half hour talking to me on the phone. He answered my questions in a nice and friendly way. He was very personable and didn’t speak as if he was above me in any way, as some other attorneys I have dealt with have done. He was able to give me the advice I need and I didn’t end up hiring his firm because he was straightforward and honest in telling me that I really didn’t hav… Read more
Heidi
I was advised by military base legal to meet with and consult Paul J. Ryan because my pending divorced was going to be very nasty and my former spouse was going to contest everything so they could not be of assistance. I did so and from our first conversation and telling him my story he treated every interaction I had with him professionally and was very knowledgeable about military and civilian law. He set me up on a broke service member, wife took everything including the dog country song paym… Read more
Victor
Mr. Ryan spoke to me in a way I could understand the legal points. He looked at my Post Judgment issue very thoroughly and gave me options. Mine is a case of an omitted asset which I never would have known about if not for Mr. Ryan’s help.
PLEASE! HIRE AN ATTORNEY FOR YOUR DISSOLUTION. I think Mr. Ryan is a good choice. I didn’t and now 5 years later, I’m still dealing with, (practically starting over) with what should have been done 5 years ago.
Deb
We were going through a very tough time when my children’s father came back into the picture after being gone for 8 years and during that stressful time, Mr. Ryan became our rock. He was very knowledgeable in every aspect of family law and was able to educate us on what to do next. To make a long story short, Mr. Ryan led us in the right direction, fought for us in court, and helped put a very stressful situation to rest. A very sincere thank you to Mr. Paul Ryan, from our family to yours!
Lauren
Paul was an excellent lawyer that was very knowledgeable, did a great job preparing me for the process and the day in court. Was on top of everything on that day in court, and did a laudable job of representing me. He and his staff could be a little difficult to get a hold of, but once in contact did a great job of answering all my questions and reassuring me through a difficult custody situation. I would seek his counsel and representation again should I need it.
Aaron
I screened and called about a dozen attorneys before deciding that I would have Paul help represent me during the course of my child custody case. This was not a decision that I made lightly, as there is little else I cherish on this Earth as much as my child. It was a very dark and uncertain time in my life, but Paul did an excellent job of making me feel like I had someone truly concerned with representing and fighting for me. As a result, I am able to spend even more time with my child; which… Read more