Convenient Family Law Assistance in Los Angeles
If you are representing yourself in a family law case in Los Angeles County, you already know the challenge. Between the Stanley Mosk Courthouse downtown and the court branches in Chatsworth, Torrance, Pasadena, Pomona, Long Beach, Van Nuys, and Santa Monica, LA County has the largest and busiest court systems in the country. Navigating it without an attorney can be overwhelming.
Of course, hiring a traditional full-service family law attorney in Los Angeles can require a retainer of $10,000 or more just to get started. For many litigants dealing with a divorce case, custody dispute, or support matter, that’s just not a realistic option.
The Law Office of Dan Sweeney offers a practical alternative: affordable, limited-scope family law services designed specifically for self-represented litigants. Instead of an expensive retainer and open-ended hourly billing, we work on a flat-fee, session-based model that makes experienced attorney guidance and assistance an affordable and practical option.
Common Projects
Custody or Visitation Orders
We review your circumstances, discuss options, and help with paperwork.
Learn more about California custody and visitation →Child Support Requests
We review your circumstances, run guideline calculations and assist with necessary paperwork.
Learn more about California child support →Written Discovery
We review your evidentiary needs, create a discovery plan and assist in drafting requests.
Learn more about California discovery requests→New Divorce/Legal Separation
We introduce you to the process, answer your questions, and assist with initial paperwork.
Learn more about California divorce and legal separation →Mandatory Financial Disclosures
We help organize your information and ensure your financial paperwork is completed properly.
Learn more about California’s mandatory financial disclosures →Divorce or Separation Judgment
We help you obtain your final judgment and assist with the necessary paperwork.
Learn more obtaining a California judgment of divorce →Limited-Scope Representation Makes Sense for LA Litigants
Limited-scope representation, also called unbundled legal services, allows you to hire an attorney for a specific task rather than your entire case. This type of service allows us to offer our help, like drafting your initial divorce pleadings or your request for custody and visitation orders, when and where you need it most in your case.
You keep control of your case and your budget while getting the benefit of experienced legal assistance where it matters most.
For Los Angeles family law litigants, our video conference sessions means you’ll never have to fight LA traffic or find parking just to meet with your attorney. You connect from wherever works for you.
Simple Flat Fee Pricing
- ✓ Experienced and thoughtful assistance
- ✓ Trustworthy advice and direction
- ✓ Assistance preparing necessary documents
- ✓ Filing and service instructions. Add-on services for filing and service available at additional cost.
- ✓ No retainer or ongoing commitment
*Discount of $50 available to litigants with an active fee waiver order or current qualification under sections 5a or 5b of the Request to Waive Court Fees (FW-001). Use coupon code FEEWAIVER when booking your session.
How It Works
Schedule
Visit our booking page and book a video conference session. Pick the day and time that works best for you.
Prepare
Ensure relevant info and documents are available. Jot down notes to discuss. Be organized.
Attend
We’ll discuss your goals and options, and prepare the forms you’ll need to move forward.
Los Angeles County Court Resources
Family law cases in Los Angeles County are heard at multiple courthouses depending on where you live. Key locations include:
Frequently Asked Questions
No. All sessions are conducted by secure video conference. You can participate from anywhere in California. Los Angeles County litigants receive the same level of service without having to travel.
It depends on the issues your case involves. Most uncontested divorces will typically require at least two 90-minute sessions to cover initial pleadings and financial disclosures before a final 120-minute session is scheduled. Some cases require additional sessions. During our initial session we’ll discuss issues and expectations.
Our standard sessions focus on document preparation and legal guidance. We do not make court appearances as part of our limited scope model.
Limited-scope services work well for many family law matters, but they are not the right fit for every situation. If your case involves complex asset tracing, business valuations, contested custody evaluations, or serious domestic violence issues, full service representation may be more appropriate. We will let you know during your session if we think you need more comprehensive help.
About Dan
Dan Sweeney brings more than 20 years of California family law experience to every session.
- ✓ Former manager of the San Diego Superior Court Family Law Facilitator’s Office
- ✓ Assisted thousands of self-represented litigants in a wide array of issues
- ✓ Over ten years experience representing clients in divorce and custody litigation
- ✓ Understands what your judicial officer is looking for and where self-represented litigants often fall short
Need Help with Your Case?
Book a 90-minute session and get affordable, convenient and professional help from an experienced California family law attorney. No expensive retainer and no ongoing commitment.
Book a Session Call 619-878-8385