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With over 20 years of extensive family law experience, Attorney Joseph P. Downs is considered to be one of the most experienced and most respected family law/divorce attorneys practicing in Orange County, California today. Attorney Downs has successfully tried thousands of family law cases, routinely achieving outstanding results for his clients.

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OC Divorce Lawyers

Specializing in All Areas of Family Law.

Attorney Downs is also certified to Practice in The U.S. District Court and The U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

Alimony / Spousal Support Attorney Orange County

Choosing a Spousal Support Attorney | Orange County Spousal Support Lawyer

In a perfect world, all divorces could be settled amicably between the parties without expending undue time, money and energy. But in reality, many cases turn into contested divorces, where the terms, duration and amount for spousal support (known in other states as alimony or maintenance) is heavily disputed. There is no standard calculation for spousal support in California Family Law, making the issue highly subjective. There are numerous factors and variables that determine how much (if any) spousal support you will be ordered to pay or receive and countless legal strategies that can be employed during a contested divorce. That’s why it’s extremely important that you have the representation of an experienced spousal support (alimony) attorney.

When pursuing a contested spousal support case, an experienced Family Law attorney is your best asset. With Orange County’s Joseph P. Downs, you get the benefit of over 20 plus years of experience as a divorce attorney plus the confidence of thousands of successful Family Law cases tried in California.  Mr. Downs’ long tenure has gained him valuable respect in the Orange County family court as well as direct experience defending for and against spousal support cases while employing various legal strategies pertinent to such spousal support cases.

Mr. Downs’ zealous representation in court is matched by his compassion and patience when working with clients.  Our staff prioritizes your understanding of the letter of the law and how it effects you so you can make prudent decisions during your spousal support case. In order to achieve this level of understanding, we spend extra time breaking down complex issues and addressing all of your concerns. In this way, we strive to forge an outstanding (and valuable) personal relationship with you as well as spectacular legal representation.

Find out how we can help you get what you deserve during your spousal support (alimony) case — Call us today at (714) 538-3730 to schedule your free initial 30 minute in office consultation with Attorney Joseph P. Downs.