Court orders for child support, spousal support, custody, or visitation are not necessarily permanent. When life changes, your orders can too, but getting a modification right requires skill, strategy, and deep knowledge of California family law. Here’s why Primus Family Law Group is the right team for the job.
Q: Who are the attorneys at Primus, and what makes them qualified for modification cases?
A: Primus brings together three California Certified Family Law Specialists; a credential held by fewer than 1% of California attorneys. Managing Partner Bonnie Rabinovitch-Mantel, CFLS, has over 25 years of exclusive family law experience. She is routinely appointed by San Diego judges as a Mandatory Settlement Judge to help parties resolve disputes, and has been consistently recognized as a featured attorney in the San Diego Attorney Journal for excellence in family law. Senior Litigation Attorney Kimberly Soule, CFLS, is a Certified Family Law Specialist and Certified Minors Counsel whose entire career has been devoted exclusively to family law; including custody, support, arrears, and restraining orders. Of Counsel Wayne Rice, CFLS, brings additional depth with over 32 years combined family law and civil law practice, appearances in more than 50 evidentiary hearings and trials, experience in complex international custody matters, and also serves as a Mandatory Settlement Conference Judge. Together, the team brings over 50 years of combined experience serving San Diego County families.
Q: What can go wrong if I try to handle a modification without the right legal team?
A: Quite a bit. Courts require proof of a significant change in circumstances and the legal standard differs depending on whether you’re modifying support, custody, or visitation. Without proper guidance, people often file prematurely, fail to present the right evidence, or inadvertently say or do something that hurts their credibility with the judge. In custody matters, a poorly handled modification can cost you parenting time that is very difficult to get back. The stakes are simply too high to navigate alone or with an attorney who doesn’t specialize in family law.
Q: Can Primus negotiate a modification, or does it always have to go to court?
A: Both. When both parties are willing to work together and compromise, Primus pursues efficient, cost-effective negotiation to reach modified terms that work for your family. When they won’t cooperate, Primus is fully prepared to litigate aggressively on your behalf. Primus handles both mediation and litigation, and they do both well.
If your current court orders no longer reflect your reality, Primus Family Law Group’s California Certified Family Law Specialists are ready to help. Call (619) 574-8000 or visit primusfamilylawgroup.com for a free 30-minute phone or Zoom consultation. Primus proudly serves all of San Diego County.