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Ratzer Family Law has over 25 years of experience.

We make clients' lives better by finding effective solutions to problems others shy away from.

Our certified family law specialists are passionate about helping families navigate difficult legal matters.

When a child reaches majority or graduates high school, when do support payments end?

We only do family law - and we do it well.

Property division, career change may spark concern during divorce

Those dealing with child support issues in California can come to us for legal representation and guidance.

How can people decide what the best method of divorce resolution is for them?

The biggest problems often have multiple solutions.

Fighting it out? Try arbitration instead

Property division fears common during divorce

Work with a Certified Family Law Specialist in Solana Beach.

Conflict over family home can complicate property division

Helping clients find a better tomorrow as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

Property division does not have to cause conflict during divorce

What happens to spousal support after retirement?

Gray divorce involves tackling issues like property division

Property division can be tough to tackle with a narcissist

The way you ask for a divorce is more important than you think

Asking for a divorce is a big step - what's the best way to bring up the topic?

High asset divorce, regular divorce have a wide range of causes

Child custody does not have to be a source of conflict

Fewer couples choosing between divorce mediation and trial

High asset divorce differs from typical divorce proceeding

What are the best choices for creating a custody and visitation arrangements?

Consider these visitation schedules if you can't decide

Property division, other divorce issues can be handled amicably

Less attractiveness may lead to divorce, property division issues

Steps may help couple prior to divorce, property division

Divorcing parents should prepare for situations that could affect custody time with the kids.

Include these 4 important sections in your parenting plan

Property division, child custody essential divorce considerations

Financial issues can lead to divorce, property division fight

Personality traits may spark divorce, property division conflict

Financial issues may spark divorce, property division conflict

Preparing for property division, alimony is a wise move

How can families figure out how to make child support fair for both parents and the children?

Here's what you should know about paying child support

Child custody and holidays can be complicated to address

Birdnesting: A viable approach to handling child custody?

Signs that divorce, property division battle may be inevitable

Financial mistakes following property division may be detrimental

Mediation can help limit emotional outbursts and address any imbalance of power.

Child custody conflict can make divorce hard on the kids

Seeking hidden assets may be a wise move before property division

Property division can sometimes be complicated in California

Property division may be unavoidable due to personality traits

Lower divorce rate means fewer property division battles

Litigation is not the only way forward in a divorce proceeding.

The alternative to court-based dispute resolution

Retirement could be the right time to reduce alimony payments.

Child custody orders aren’t permanent. Here’s what to know about getting them changed.

When and how divorced spouses may pursue adjustments to spousal support.

Soon-to-be retirees should know these things before applying for child support modifications.

If one spouse decides to hide their money or other asset, the other spouse could end up with an unfairly small divorce award.

See what California parents should consider when they separate.

A divorce later in life requires planning.

What are the pros vs. cons of keeping the marital home?

For some divorcing couples, particularly if there's a significant age disparity between parents, there may be an interplay between retirement and child support.

It's not necessary to like each other to get along for the kids.

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