Practice Areas

Orange County Family Law Services

At the Law Offices of Wendy L.C. Fountain, A PC, we are devoted to helping families and individuals resolve complicated matters of family law, such as divorce or child custody. Serving clients throughout Orange County, California, we handle all family law matters, including:

• Divorce
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Child Support
• Spousal Support
• Paternity
• Property Division
• Domestic Violence

Divorce

California no fault divorce laws do not require that a spouse state grounds for divorce; one spouse may make the unilateral decision to terminate the marriage. However, the process before a family law court can be involved and complex, implicating many related issues of child custody, child support, spousal support, and the division of marital property. Wendy Fountain represents your interests throughout the entire process, from filing for divorce to keeping you fully informed of your needs and rights so you can make the best decision for your future.

Child Custody and Visitation

Our attorney defends the interests of parents and children involved in child custody disputes, child custody investigations and evaluations, move away cases (when one parent relocates to another county or state), and in modifications to child support orders or other family court orders.

Child Support

We represent clients in various child support matters, including obtaining initial child support decree or modifications to child support orders, as well as in contempt and enforcement actions for the non-payment of child support. At the Law Offices of Wendy L.C. Fountain, A PC, we handle all issues relating to dissolution of marriage, not just filing for divorce.

Spousal Support

Our lawyer helps clients anticipate and interpret California spousal support laws as they apply in their unique circumstances. We prepare the best arguments for clients that wish to pursue modifications to alimony and spousal support awards due to significantly changed circumstances, as well as represent either party in contempt and enforcement actions for the non-payment of alimony or spousal support.

Paternity

Our Irvine, California lawyer works hard when establishing paternity and represents both mothers and fathers in paternity actions to establish paternity in California, to challenge or answer to an action to set aside or cancel a voluntary declaration of paternity, or to have a court order DNA paternity testing in order to secure rights to child custody, visitation, or child support.

Property Division

California’s community property laws call for an equal share of all marital property and assets purchased or earned during the marriage. However, what determines equal is often subjective and outside the bounds of a mere financial evaluation of the property involved. We interpret these laws to help clients reach their most advantageous martial property distribution and protect their important assets in a divorce proceeding. We assist clients with locating hidden assets, obtaining proper business valuations when necessary and dealing with the challenges presented in a tough economy, such as home foreclosure.

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is an extremely serious allegation, often implicating criminal charges and a painful process for your family that will hopefully bring a healthier future for all involved. We represent individuals involved in situations of domestic violence, including assistance in obtaining and defense against temporary and permanent restraining orders for domestic assault, spousal abuse, child abuse, domestic battery, and other incidents of family violence.

Contact Us for compassionate and supportive legal representation from an attorney who cares about your family’s best interests and a lasting solution.