Family Law Lawyer Juliene Lee Ash is dedicated to helping clients find creative, cost- effective solutions in a wide range of family law and divorce-related matters. With over 20 years of experience, she is a compassionate source of strength for clients who are coping with highly emotional and stressful situations. If you are considering divorce or separation, or if you are involved in a child custody or child support dispute, or any kind of family law matter, Palm Desert Family Law Attorney Juliene Lee Ash offers skilled legal guidance to help you reclaim your life with the best possible outcome. She is committed to protecting your rights and advocating for your interests in cases involving divorce and legal separation, paternity issues, child custody and visitation, child support, property division, prenuptial agreements, mediated divorce, spousal support, adoption and grandparents’ rights, restraining orders, and juvenile law matters. Because family law matters affect the structure of the family unit, wills and trusts often must be updated with these changes. Family Law Lawyer Juliene Lee Ash provides knowledgeable legal support for clients with all types of estate planning documents. The decision to end a marriage should not be taken lightly. There are many things to consider, and waiting to take action may make it more difficult. To preserve your assets and protect your family, call (760) 341-7761 and arrange for a comprehensive consultation to discuss your situation with Palm Desert Family Law Attorney Juliene Lee Ash. During your initial meeting, Ms. Ash will listen to your concerns, explain your rights, and develop a strategic course of action designed to achieve your legal objectives. Family Law Representation | An Experienced, Trusted Legal Advocate Because she suffered the divorce of her parents as a child and her own divorce as an adult, Family Law Lawyer and Divorce Attorney Juliene Lee Ash intimately understands the pain of her clients. She is highly sensitive to the way children are affected by these legal disputes, and she works diligently to attain practical, effective solutions for each client. Ms. Ash advises clients that going to court is not always the best way to handle your family law issues especially because it is open to the public and often deals with highly sensitive matters. Should you have to litigate your matter before a judge, her philosophy is to get you in and out of court as quickly as possible. It is never a benefit to prolong the matter and delayyour case unnecessarily especially when minor children are involved. Navigating the judicial system is tricky business and takes its toll on all parties involved, not to mention taking up the court’s time and limited resources to hear your matter. As an established family law firm, Juliene Lee Ash, Attorney at Law serves clients in Palm Desert and other communities throughout the Coachella Valley of California in a wide range of family law matters, including the following areas. Divorce & Separation In contested and uncontested divorce matters, Divorce Lawyer Juliene Lee Ash helps protect you and your family throughout this challenging time. Ms. Ash will work closely with you by analyzing your situation, formulating the best strategy, and finding an appropriate solution. Act promptly to preserve your assets and safeguard your family, because waiting may not be in your best interests. Set up an initial consultation to know your options and rights. For divorcing couples, court is not always the most suitable option for resolving these highly emotional issues. Ms. Ash is prepared to help you end the marriage peacefully through divorce mediation. Divorce matters brought before the family court judge can be time-consuming and costly, and the outcome is unpredictable. If matters cannot be resolved outside the courtroom through negotiations with your spouse and/or their attorney, Divorce Attorney Juliene Lee Ash is prepared to effectively advocate for your interests and to achieve equitable terms. If you need to take a step away from your marriage without committing to the finality of divorce, a legal separation may be in your best interest. This process is similar to divorce and can be complex. Family Law Attorney Juliene Lee Ash ensures your rights are protected in the separation agreement. Parental Rights Establishing paternity is important in determining certain rights for each of the parents and for the child. The court considers many factors and the decision may affect child support, child custody and visitation, and more. Child Custody & Visitation California’s family court judges require outcomes that reflect the children’s best interests. With a passion for helping children, Family Law Attorney Juliene Lee Ash has extensive experience in child custody and visitation issues . Whether you are going for sole, joint, or shared custody, or if you need an effective parenting plan, Ms. Ash will negotiate a result which protects the child while also meeting your needs. She also handles parental relocation and modifications of child custody or visitation orders. Child Support The family law court requires both divorcing parents to be responsible for financially supporting the child. The amount of child support is calculated by state guidelines. However, several factors are considered by the judge before the child support amount is determined. Attorney Juliene Lee Ash will ensure all accurate information is included in this calculation to help you achieve your legal objective. Property & Debt Division Property division during divorce or legal separation can become complex. Although California’s community property laws require marital assets to be distributed equitably, the items included as community property are often disputed. Family Law Lawyer Juliene Lee Ash will thoroughly examine the details of your situation to protect your rights in matters involving the division of marital property. Prenuptial Agreements We review, draft and negotiate prenuptial agreements to protect your rights. Ms. Ash will take the time to listen to your concerns, explain the laws pertaining to marital agreements, and help you obtain an enforceable prenuptial agreement. Spousal Support In California, spousal support is not automatic between separating couples. Spousal support may be ordered when certain conditions are present between the divorcing couple. Whether you are seeking spousal support or whether you are disputing the amount of the award, Ms. Ash will provide zealous representation. Adoption & Grandparents’ Rights Are you pursuing an adoption in California? Ms. Ash is prepared to help you expand your family and become a parent through family adoptions. Also called step-parent adoptions or relative adoptions, this situation involves a child being adopted by a step-parent, relative, or other interested party. In certain circumstances, grandparents have the right to see their grandchildren. When the parents have separated or divorced, Family Law Lawyer Juliene Lee Ash helps grandparents legally gain access to regular visitation and/or custody with their grandchildren. A guardianship may also be required. Restraining Orders With a keen ability to discern what is relevant to the judge, Family Law Lawyer Juliene Lee Ash is able to help clients find immediate relief from emergency and domestic violence situations by successfully obtaining restraining orders. Juvenile Law When a child is involved in the juvenile system, through dependency or delinquincy, these cases are handled differently. Attorney Juliene Lee Ash is familiar with the juvenile law codes and she understands the best way to present these cases. She will learn the details of your child’s situation and help the Juvenile Judge and court put a face to your story. Ms. Ash puts your child and your family as her highest priority, and works hard to reunite your family as quickly as possible in order to leave the juvenile court System. Estate Planning for Your Future With over 20 years’ experience helping clients get their lives back on track, Palm Desert Attorney Juliene Lee Ash also helps clients plan for the future by creating wills, trusts, advance health directives, and durable powers of attorney which reflect the new family unit. Contact Our Experienced Family Law Attorney Today As a skilled Palm Desert Family Law Lawyer, Juliene Lee Ash provides knowledgeable legal representation to help clients move forward in life after divorce, legal separation, or other family law matters. She understands the financial, emotional, and time constraints of these types of legal matters, and is well aware of how to resolve these situations in the manner that you desire. Ms. Ash can help you understand the law as she pursues a practical legal solution that reflects your best interests. Call (760) 341-7761 to schedule a comprehensive consultation and address your concerns today. You may also reach our office online .