Family Law Attorney Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach Family Law Attorneys Helping People Navigate Family Law Issues Everyday

Family law issues are emotionally taxing and involve complex legal procedures that are difficult to navigate. The legal implications can be long-term, which is why it’s vital to protect your rights and interests with strategic legal representation. The Laguna Beach family law attorneys at Jos Family Law offer personalized guidance and tailored support to secure the best possible outcome for your situation.

From contentious, high-asset divorces to amicable, mediated marriage dissolutions, we assist clients with a wide range of family law matters. Our attorneys bring 55 years of collective experience in dividing business assets, establishing support obligations, and resolving parental issues. Our law firm will address all the practical, financial, and legal nuances of your case with a meticulous focus on achieving your goals.

Our founder, Binoye Jos, has built a team with vast experience in divorce negotiation, mediation, and litigation, allowing us to focus on the most effective solution in your situation. Specializing in amicable outcomes, our attorneys can draft comprehensive and precise agreements that designate each party’s rights and responsibilities and minimize conflict. Nevertheless, we are always prepared for trial, ready to advocate for your rights aggressively when litigation is no longer just an option.

Schedule a consultation with our Laguna Beach family lawyers today to learn your rights and options.


Why Choose Us?

  • Experienced Legal Representation

    When you hire us, you benefit from our collective skills, experience of 55 combined years, and a deep knowledge of California family laws.

  • Resolution-focused

    A strategy specific to your situation is vital, and we excel in formulating and executing those plans to perfection.

  • Reputation For Excellence

    At Jos Family Law, we have earned a reputation for excellence inside and outside the courtroom.

  • Resourceful Expertise

    We focus all resources on settling disputes swiftly and amicably when possible or defending your rights and interests in court when needed.


Our Practice Areas

  1. Divorce
  2. Legal separation
  3. Child custody
  4. Child support
  5. Spousal support
  6. Property division
  7. Domestic violence
  8. Paternity
  9. Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements
  10. Modification of orders
  11. Move away
  12. Interstate jurisdiction
  13. Attorney’s fee

Our family law attorneys understand the complexities of these types of legal issues and can provide counsel on navigating the court system and protecting your rights. They are also experienced in negotiating settlements, arranging parenting plans, and drafting other legal documents. Our family law attorney can be a strong advocate for you & your family during difficult times.


Key Insights on California Family Law & Procedures

We understand what you must be going through. The legal confusion, uncertainty of what’s to come, and overwhelming emotions can get the best of us, but it’s important to remember that you are not alone. No matter how challenging it may seem, you must make decisions that will likely affect you and your loved ones for a long time.

To help you prepare, we have listed the key things to remember regarding California family law procedures:

No-fault Divorce

If you are filing for a divorce, you don’t need to prove the fault of your spouse. You can finalize your divorce on grounds of irreconcilable differences, meaning the marriage has broken down without repair, or legal incapacity.

Residency Requirements

Prior to filing, you or your spouse must have lived in California for six months and in the county where the petition is filed for three months. Residency requirements don’t apply if you are filing for legal separation.

The Best Interests of the Child

In child custody decisions, the court will analyze the best interests of the child, which include a range of factors like the child’s age and needs, bond with each parent, parental abilities, and history of domestic violence or abuse.

Parental Duty to Support Minor Children

California family laws establish the legal duty of both parents to financially support their children in a manner suitable to the child’s circumstances. Each parent is responsible for paying child support, irrespective of marital status.

Spousal Support is Not Guaranteed

Spousal support is not automatically granted in divorce. The court will look into the length of the marriage, the age and income of each party, the standard of living during the marriage, and other factors to determine if alimony should be paid.

Community Property Laws

California follows community property laws, which means all assets and debts acquired in a marriage are considered co-owned by the spouses and are divided after a divorce. Property acquired before the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance is considered separate property and not divided.

Modification of Custody/Support Orders

The court may modify a previous custody, child support, or alimony order if circumstances change. Factors like job loss, changes in income, or custody violations are valid grounds to obtain a modification.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

You and your spouse may opt to settle divorce terms outside the court by mediation or collaborative law. In mediation, a neutral party facilitates discussions and helps both sides reach a mutual agreement, whereas the parties and their attorneys negotiate a mutually beneficial settlement in a collaborative divorce.

Attorney’s Fee

The court may order one party to pay the other’s attorney’s fees and costs to ensure both sides have access to quality legal representation.

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Binoye Jos

Lead Attorney & Founder

Binoye Jos is the founder and lead attorney of Jos Family Law. He exclusively focuses on divorce and family law. Starting out in a multi-billion dollar industry, Binoye managed and trained over 1000 marketing directors before a family law dispute struck.

It took 198 filings by two high-profile attorneys, costing $400,000 before he realized he had to take matters into his own hands. He represented himself and won 50% of his son’s custody in the process. Once he attended law school, Binoye became a family lawyer and understood his life’s purpose.

He formed Jos Family Law to help individuals who are stuck in a similar situation to him. He understands the anxiety and pain associated with divorce and offers compassionate advocacy to protect every client’s rights. Binoye is a skilled negotiator and a fearsome litigator capable of resolving straightforward to complex cases, helping one client at a time.

Schedule a case strategy consultation with our Laguna Beach family law attorney today by calling (714) 733-7066 or sending an inquiry online.

Contact a Laguna Beach Family Law

At Jos Family Law, our Laguna Beach family law attorneys are committed to guiding & supporting you & helping you make informed decisions about your loved one’s future. We are proud to serve Orange County, protecting the rights of our clients and easing their transition to the next big chapter of their lives.

Call (714) 733-7066 to schedule a consultation with our lead attorney Binoye Jos today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Once you are formally served with the divorce papers, you have 30 days to file a response, after which you can proceed with the discovery process. If you don’t file your response timely, your spouse can request a default judgment where all their terms are accepted by the court. It’s in your best interests to be represented by a Laguna Beach family law attorney who can guide you through the process.

California has a six-month waiting period before the court will finalize your divorce. This means that even if your divorce is uncontested and you and your spouse enter into an agreement, the court will not issue an order before that. If your divorce is contested and you and your spouse have to present your case in court, it will take longer.

California is a no-fault state, so irreconcilable differences and legal incapacity are the only two valid grounds for divorce. However, the judge may consider spousal behavior in child custody and division of marital assets.

If you and your ex-spouse can cooperate and communicate well on issues like child custody and property division, mediation is a beneficial way to obtain a divorce. A neutral third party helps both spouses create a settlement agreement outlining the terms of their divorce without going through a lengthy, costly, and arduous trial. However, mediation isn’t right for couples who have animosity or hatred towards each other or who can’t look eye to eye on key matters. Speak to an experienced Laguna Beach family lawyer to know if mediation is right for you.

Yes. A custody and visitation schedule can be changed if circumstances change significantly, such as relocation of either parent, a child reaching maturity expressing their preference, a violation of the existing custody order, etc. To obtain a child custody modification, you must show proof of a material change in circumstances and why your proposed arrangement is in the child’s best interests.

Get In Touch

Our attorneys are here to help you during every stage of your case. Schedule a confidential consultation and know your options with the seasoned counsel of top family law attorneys.

Contact Information

Please call, email, or contact our office online to arrange an appointment for your case today.

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Sonia Fernández

Jos exhibits exceptional compassion and understanding, promptly addressing all inquiries to facilitate clarity and calm throughout the process with comprehensive and sincere explanations. He offers potential solutions to minimize unnecessary court costs. His team operates efficiently and effectively to complete the task. I highly recommend this law firm as it operates with integrity.

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Carlos Serrano

Thank you very much to Mr. Jos and to all his group of professionals who helped me get out of my child support case with a very good result. Each case is different and my case was very complicated. I live in the state of Virginia and the child support office of the state of California was starting a case against me, the amount they wanted me to pay was ridiculously high I didn't know what to do because I don't live in California and I had never met the child either. I searched online for a lawyer in California and thank God I found Mr. Jos's law office. I don't know them personally but I put my trust in them and they didn't disappoint me. We had very good communication despite the distance and they were always available to talk to me and clarify my doubts. Mr. James was the one who took my case to the end and after a long and very difficult process everything went very well in my favor much more than expected. I am very grateful to God for putting the entire team of professionals from Mr. Jos' office on my way. Words are not enough for me to describe everything they did for me and how grateful I am. I definitely recommend Mr. Jos's law firm. Thank you Mr. James for not giving up in my case and having achieved a magnificent result in my favor.

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Alexandra Duvall

Jos Family Law has been absolutely fantastic in helping me through my child custody case. Mr Jos communicated with me throughout the entire process. He was very empathetic and understanding with my case and my concerns. The team was always supportive and never once did I feel like they didn’t take my case seriously. I’m so grateful I chose this law firm to represent me and I would 100% recommend this team to anyone seeking assistance. In the end I received the outcome I was looking for which was Sole Physical Custody. Thank you so much Jos Family for representing me.

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Marco Galatro

This was the second attorney that represented me for my divorce. Binoye is a very knowledgeable, fair, and professional attorney. They are reliable and this made my experience way less painful. They are definitely not greedy for money, they are not one of the many attorneys out there who overbill for their services. I truly recommend them.

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Roya

Mr. Jos is by far the best attorney l've ever had to work with. He is diligent, extremely prepared and informed and patient with his clients and goes above and beyond the call of duty to make sure you get the results you are hoping for. I recommend him to anyone who needs a Family attorney.

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Ricardo Lajaruna

My most sincere gratitude to the attorney Mr. James Sowers, who is very knowledgeable about the law, works with and for his clients. He is very transparent, honest and I am very grateful for his great support. His legal representation is highly recommended!!!

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Nader Zayid

JOS family Law took on my case which entailed custody and move away components and I honestly could not say enough great things about JOS Family Law! Mr. Jos is not only extremely knowledgeable and professional, but it is also extremely obvious how much he cares for his clients on a personal level as well. There is an expression that two heads are better than one, however, Mr. Jos' philosophy takes it further as eight heads are better than two. It was so impressive and reassuring how collaborative everyone at the office works together to meet on regular cadences and discuss their client's cases to brainstorm strategies in order to seek the best possible outcome for their clients. Mr. Jos has an amazing team of extremely talented and knowledgeable attorneys that have worked together on my case. James was the lead attorney on my case and also represented me in my hearing. James was able to get us everything we were asking for as he successfully proved that full custody remaining with me is in the best interest of the children and that the move away is in the best interest of the children as well. We were able to come up with a plan to ensure that the children's mother can visit regularly and still maintain a healthy relationship. James is a rock star attorney! I would without hesitation refer anyone seeking help in a family law matter to call Jos Family Law!

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