•  Print 
• Email

The dissolution process can, at times, be difficult for parties to the action, both emotionally and financially. In addition, a contentious divorce action, due to anger, hard-feelings, or otherwise, can have a dramatic impact on the parties’ ability to communicate with each other, not only during the pendency of the case, but also after the proceedings have been brought to a conclusion.

These feelings tend to escalate further during litigation, when allegations are pushed, repeated, and magnified in an attempt to gain a tactic advantage. These emotional reactions can manifest themselves into problems with co-parenting, in the mental and physical well-being of the parties or their child(ren), and in social interactions with common friends and family members.

For these reasons, The Miller Family Law Group offers parties to a family law matter an alternative approach to resolving family law disputes. An attorney from the firm acts as a mediator for the parties, hearing all concerns and contentions, and walking the parties through the family law process and towards a final resolution of their case.

All documents necessary to finalize the pending legal matters are prepared and filed with the court by the firm with the joint efforts of both parties; this reduces legal fees, and alleviates a significant amount of unnecessary emotional pain, and uncertainty that may otherwise arise in contentious litigation.

If you have any further questions or need additional information about our Family Law services, please do not hesitate to call (714) 441-5905.

•  Print 
• Email

Southern California Family Law Experts

The Miller Family Law Group is a Fullerton Ca, boutique law firm specializing in the area of family law to provide a level of expertise, and quality to our clients that is typically only found at much larger firms. Our individualized approach is to provide an unparalleled level of personal attention and cost efficiency.

Cost Saving Approaches

Our approach is to always try to negotiate and settle, avoiding the time and costs associated with litigation and trial.

Our extensive experience, legal acuity, and the ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with opposing counsel often allow us to overcome barriers to settlement. In the unfortunate situation where a case must be litigated, you can be confident we will provide strong and resolute representation.

Evelina and Matthew Miller pride themselves on having a solid reputation in the Southern California legal community for achieving results.

We have extensive experience in the following areas of practice.

• Legal Separation
• Divorce
• Annulment
• Property Division
• Child Custody and Visitation
• 730 Custody Evaluations
• 733 Expert Witness
• Parental Alienation
• Child Support
• Modification of Prior Orders
• Mediation
• Paternity
• Domestic Violence

The Miller Family Law Group can help you on get the result you are looking for. Schedule a Free Consultation today and start working towards resolving your issue immediately.

•  Print 
• Email

What is Parental Alienation?

Parental alienation is a term used to describe a child who has been influenced, or “brainwashed” to reject or turn against one of his/her parents by the other. The typical situation seen in family law is where an embittered or malicious parent seeks to negatively influence or poison a child’s relationship with the other parent in an attempt to gain, what they perceive to be, an advantage in a pending custody case.  

Why is Parental Alienation such a serious issue?

For a child, a change to their family’s structure, through a divorce action or a separation of their parents, has the ability to cause stress, confusion, and psychological unrest within them. These emotions and issues, when left unaddressed, can have a drastic impact on a child’s performance in school, on their relationships with friends and family, on their physical and psychological health, and on their overall maturation and well-being.

Read more...

•  Print 
• Email

Challenging the 730 Evaluation

What is a 733 expert?

Deriving its’ name from California Evidence Code §733, a 733 expert is typically hired by a party seeking to contest the findings and recommendations of a 730 Child Custody Evaluation. Evidence Code §733 permits any party to produce other expert evidence on the same facts or matters testified to by the 730 expert. Under most circumstances, the 733 expert will not be conducting a second evaluation; he/she will be critiquing the 730 evaluator’s report and illustrating why the court should either (1) disregard the report and its’ recommendations, or (2) give less weight to the report and its’ recommendations. Just as there are processes and procedures for conducting a child custody evaluation, there are processes and procedures for critiquing another mental health professionals work; utilizing an evaluator with significant experience in the area of child custody evaluations will be necessary at this juncture if you intend to be successful.

In addition, the 733 expert, under most circumstances, will not even be providing the court with a second set of recommendations unless the 733 expert’s critique involves a second evaluation of equal, greater, or different scope to the one already conducted. While the manner in which 733 experts critique child custody evaluations may be different, most 733 experts will look to ensure that the following was done in in the initial 730 evaluation:

1. The 730 evaluator’s role and the purpose of the evaluation has been defined;
2. The 730 evaluator has used a data gathering model that is consistent with current literature and current professional practice;
3. Collateral sources have been utilized and historical information has been obtained;
4. Scientific reasoning and data interpretation have been used to establish connections between characteristics or conditions assessed and the pertinent functional ability;
5. The information provided will assist the court in adjudicating a fact in the case or the ultimate issue.
6. The limits of data interpretation have been articulated; and
7. Empirical support has been provided for opinions expressed.