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Video: Pre-Nups

Pre-Nups – Provinziano & AssociatesWhile the parties to a marriage should never contemplate divorce, everyone going into a marriage is faced with the question, “Should I get a pre-nup?”Our approach for Pre-nups at Provinziano & Associates is – we really try to identify and prepare the pre-nup in a very efficient, quick manner. A lot of times people come to us at the last minute. And there’s very strict guidelines we have to follow for pre-nups. And so, we understand those, and we try to work with our clients so that we can quickly and efficiently prepare a pre-nup and get it to everyone who’s concerned, and have it resolved in a very short period of time. And we’ve found that that’s what’s really worked best for our clients. One of the things that I try to do the most is say to people, “You know, we don’t want to take the romance out of this special time in your life.” And we don’t really try to create animosity in the pre-nup process. And I think what that really comes to is, however we’re doing the pre-nup, is that there’s communication very openly between the sides, and they understand why everyone’s seeking – what they’re looking for – in a pre-nup, and can appreciate that, so that when we put everything together, everyone’s on the same page. And there’s really a minimum of anyone feeling like they’re being put out, or they’re not getting a fair deal, and that everyone’s fully informed of their rights and is making the best decision for themselves as they’re going into a marriage.

Video: Defend Against Child Support

Defend Against Child Support – Provinziano & AssociatesWhen clients need to defend against an increase in child support, there are multiple avenues we use to effectively reach the accurate determination of appropriate child support. These avenues include determining the overall income of the other parent seeking the support- this can often be non-monetary in nature, but could be viewed as income by the court. The other parent may be receiving aid from a church or free housing from a parent, which may not be reflected in their court paperwork.Defending a higher earner in a child support case can be sometimes one of the most difficult cases because they’re looked at as a sitting target because of their resources and their income. And so what we really do is we work with the higher earners to identify if the other person is receiving any other income that may not be immediately determinable. And then we also really think about what can we do to utilize vocational experts so that we can show that the person receiving support may be not working or maybe can work, and what the true about of money that they really could be making that could be going toward the child. And I think what we do is we take a multi-disciplinarian approach and we integrate all of the different factors so that when we go in front of the judge the judge can see the true picture on the case. And that we can zealously fight for our client so that the correct child support calculation comes out. One of the best results we’ve had in defending against a child support case is when we were representing a spouse that right before the divorce happened their other spouse gave up their six figure job. And the real suspicion was that this was done just to get support. It really didn’t make any sense but that’s what it seemed like in that case. And that person’s review is on our website, and is on the materials that have reviews for us. But what we were able to do is employ a vocational analyst and we were able to prove the true earning capacity of that spouse and to show that they actually had quite a significant earning capacity which then basically had that person paying my client child support. And that was truly the just outcome in that case. I can represent people on “defending against child support” just as much as I can represent people seeking child support, because I think it really helps my clients that I can understand the different pressures that both sides are facing. So when we go into court I know what the other side is looking at. And then I can best help my client by understanding them and then also seeking to get a good resolution to the case.

Video: Seeking Child Support

Seeking Child Support – Provinziano & AssociatesIf you are a custodial parent and need child support from the other spouse, time is of the essence as the court has no authority to order child support until a petition for support has been filed. If a client has been recently abandoned by the primary income-earner, the Provinziano Legal Team will lobby to get into court quickly and will seek immediate and effective child-support orders. Child support, once ordered, can be paid directly by the former spouse or, in certain cases, by garnishment of wages received directly from the former spouse’s employer.One of the most challenging things in a child support case is if one of the other parties is hiding their assets. Because it can be very difficult to figure out where exactly the money is. And a lot of times what we do is we utilize our broad knowledge from handling child support cases on a regular basis to retrieve the correct documents, analyze them, work with the right experts to figure out exactly where the money is hidden, so that we can really go in and pin point to the court and say, “This is exactly where the money is coming from”, or, “These are the sources where the money is coming from,” so we can prove that the children can get the support that they’re entitled to. One of the most complex child support cases that I’ve seen are many times where there’s a long history of arrears that are due. And we regularly handle many cases for clients where there are six figure child support balances, and six figure arrears that are owed, and the critical thing is the client may have that arrears, but how do you collect on that? And we work with the clients to understand what their options are so that they can best understand that unique, specific case, and how we can best achieve a resolution to them where they’re being compensated for all the money and effort that they put out for the child for all those years but never really received support in return. We represent at Provinziano & Associates both people seeking child support and defending against child support. And I think why that’s important for our client to understand is that we understand the pressures on both sides. So we understand the people that are facing having to pay child support as much as the people seeking child support. And so we can really take that burden off their shoulders and understand what they need in order to get them their goal in their case.

Video: Guardianship Litigation

Guardianship Litigation – Provinziano & AssociatesIn certain situations, a child may be in the custody of a family member, such as a grandparent, because the parents are deceased or are mentally or physically unable to provide care for their child. In these cases, the probate court has the authority to grant a guardianship over the child to order or permit an individual to act in the capacity of a parent for that child.At Provinziano & Associates we handle all types of guardianship cases. A true guardianship case is a case where we’re advocating on behalf of a family member for a child that unfortunately their parents have passed away. A de facto guardianship can also be the same thing but it could be maybe where there’s one parent alive and the other parent – the other guardians – have taken the role of the parents. So that could be a grandparent, an uncle, someone significant in this child’s life. And then another aspect of a guardianship case could be where a parent is truly unfit, and this is really the only mechanism for the person seeking the guardianship to have those parental rights stayed until maybe the parent can get into a better place. Throughout the years we’ve handled many guardianship cases. All guardianship cases are somewhat complex and involve complicated facts, sophisticated forms, and working with court bureaucracy, including probate attorneys, court investigators. And so, we understand how to navigate that system and help clients achieve the goal that they want. And a lot of that comes down to really being tireless and putting all the details together, and then when we’re getting in front of the judge, very passionately, very persuasively arguing to them about what’s in the best interest of the child and where the child should be – in line with our client’s desires.

Video: Grandparent Visitation Litigation

Grandparent Visitation Litigation – Provinziano & AssociatesAt Provinziano & Associates we believe that grandparents play an integral role in the lives of their grandchildren and we believe those rights should be protected. However, for many grandparents in need of visitation the court process can often seem like an uphill battle that is both difficult and discouraging.One of the questions I get asked the most is, “Do grandparents have rights at all?” And in California grandparents do have rights to visitation to their grandchildren. And what the court looks at is they look at, “Is it detrimental to that grandchild not to have a relationship with the grandparent for whom they’ve already had a preexisting relationship with.” So one thing that we really see is that grandparents need to know, if they’re being blocked, that there is a way for them to have access and to seek visitation with their grandchildren. The grandparents visitation cases that we focus on at Provinziano & Associates, that we’ve seen the most success with historically, is where there’s no CPS case open / involved. That means the case is not in dependency court, but that there’s unfortunately something where a parent, or both parents, are blocking access to the grandparent. And that this grandparent was very involved, or had a relationship, with a grandchild in the past, and that the only thing interfering with that is now the parents restricting access. What inspires me to handle grandparents cases is that I had such a great relationship with my grandmother. And I just knew the value that that meant in my life to have someone who would mentor me, coach me, encourage me in life. And I bring that to these cases because I know how important it is for a grandchild to have access to a grandparent who will love them, who will nurture them, who will be a significant part of their life. And so that’s what drives me and motivates me to help grandparents seek visitation with their grandchildren.

Video: Divorce Lawsuits

Divorce Lawsuits – Provinziano & AssociatesDivorce is not only emotionally difficult but can often wreak havoc on an individual’s financial and physical well-being. Potential losses include parents losing time with their children, a drop in income either due to support payments or the loss of a spouse’s income, and the potential loss of any property accumulated during marriage.In California the divorce process can be very simple and it can be very complex, and at Provinziano & Associates we work on cases that are from the simple case to the complex case. The divorce process goes on for a period of time. So what’s important is to clearly identify the goals, undertand the timeline, and then we work vigorously to get to that solution quickly for our client.Going through a divorce can be one of the most emotionally draining, emotionally disruptive, difficult things that a person faces. And I think what really helps is to think of, “Where do I want to be in this case, what kind of information can I get to prove my case,” and then also, “who are the people around me?” “Who is my support system?” And I think one of the most important things is, “Does a person have a good support system for themselves?” “Do they have people they can talk to?” “Do they have people they can bounce off of?” And for our clients what we really try to do is, we’re here for our clients. We try to steer them in the right direction. We try to help them make the right decisions. And we’re very passionate about helping them understand their rights and understand where they need to go to get that successful outcome they’re looking for.What we do to take anxiety out of the process, I think the number one thing we here from people who hire us after they’ve had another attorney, is “I just never felt like I heard from my attorney – I never felt that I was important to them, and I didn’t feel that they fought for me.” And with us, you will always have access. You will always be able to talk to us here at Provinziano & Associates. And you’re going to know that we’re going to do everything we can to prepare your case, and that we will aggressively represent you in front of the court to make sure that the court hears everything and has all the information. And try to persuade the court to ultimately make the decision that is in your favor.What’s at stake in a divorce case in California is that you really only have one chance to present your case to the court. So you have to have everything together – you have to be prepared to passionately fight for your client, because what’s at stake for them is their finances, their children, their future.

Video: Child Custody Move Away Litigation

Child Custody Move Away Litigation – Provinziano & AssociatesAt some point after a divorce or breakup a parent may need to move and as a result will require a change in their child custody orders. These can be some of the most difficult cases for the court to decide. Whether you are moving and need orders to protect your time or whether your former spouse or partner is attempting to move the children further away rom you, we at Provinziano & Associates understand the importance of securing detailed and specific orders in a timely manner so that you don’t lose valuable time with your children.Child custody move-away cases can be one of the most demanding, complex, difficult cases the court faces, because essentially they’re trying to figure out where the child should live. And so clients need to understand that that’s very difficult. And what we try to do is to help our clients evaluate their case and understand if they have a case that they have a reasonable chance of getting a move-away. Or if they’re face with a move-away – how we can help them defend against it. And so we really understand both sides of the equation because we’ve represented many clients throughout the years on both sides, and so we understand the pressures that they’re facing, and how to best get that evidence together for the court – best work with psychological experts, so that we can do everything we can to present their case to the judge and ultimately get that resolution they’re looking for. The process to file for a move-away in California first involves going to court and asking the court for a move-away. Next what’s usually involved is we have to get a psychological evaluation, and the parties have to try to reach an agreement over a psychological evaluation. The case goes to an evaluator, and then the evaulator generates a report. And then at point when you get the report, that’s when the parties decide if they want to move forward with the recommendations, or if there’s going to be a contested hearing. And that can be very critical. Because every step of the way is preparing your case, but then also, if there’s going to be a contest – that means there’s going to be a trial. And that’s where we help our clients the most – is presenting their case at trial to make sure the facts come out, that the truth comes out, and what’s in the best interest of the child is what ultimately the court decides. We’ve had many cases where we’ve successfully defended against move-aways in the past. And really what that comes down to is, “Does the court think it’s not in the best interest of the child to be taken out of their home?” And so, I think a lot of times it’s looking at, and proving and establishing, why that is. And what we do is we work with our clients to develop what is unique in their special case.

Video: Child Custody Litigation

Child Custody Litigation – Provinziano & AssociatesWhen going through a divorce, child custody can be a daunting process as it involves the most important people in your life – your children. In most cases both parents will have legal rights to their children, but there is often a dispute as to how those rights and custody should be allocated. When awarding custody, the court weighs the best interests of the child(ren) and in most cases gives broad discretion to create orders specifically tailored to each family.At Provinziano & Associates we get some of the most challenging, complex child custody cases. And what we do is we do everything we can to get all the evidence together to show why it’s in the child’s best interest to be with our client – to have the timeshare that our client seeks, so that we can then aggressively present that to the court. Our approach is to figure out exactly what’s going on – what’s going to be in the best interest of the child. Is it to be protected from an abusive parent? Is it to have an equal timeshare? Is it an unusual timeshare case where a parent has a night-only schedule and has to have all of their visitation during the day? We figure out what’s unique in that child’s life and then we advocate for our clients so that they actually get the custody timeshare that’s best for them and for their child. The biggest obstacle is talking to the court who knows nothing about your child. And it comes down to us. We’re really the champion for the client – how can we best present that case to the court. And that’s when we just do everything we can. Because we get every piece of evidence. We meet with our client, we go through everything, and we make sure that we can show why that relationship is so special between that parent and that child that justifies the custody order they’re seeking.Today, to prove your child custody case what you have to have is – you have to have documented evidence of everything you’re proving. That goes from grades, to Facebook postings, to text messages. And then a lot of times what we have to do is we have to involve a court-appointed psychological expert who can do an evaluation. And we work with our clients to understand that process so that they know when we get to court that, when we’re presenting the case to the court, that we’ve got all the evidence we need in order to get them that best outcome they’re looking for – to be with their child.

Video: About Us

About Us – Provinziano & AssociatesWe are a boutique law firm of top lawyers and legal professionals dedicated to giving our clients excellent service and aggressive advocacy. The Provinziano Legal Team is client focused giving each client customized, individual attention, specifically tailored to his or her unique matter.[Alphonse Provinziano] The Provinziano legal team has some of the best and the brightest, really from all around the world. We draw from every background, and being in Beverly Hills – we get such a great source of talent. And everybody here at the Provinziano legal team, from attorneys, paralegals, to client specialists, everybody here is among the best and the brightest in the field. [Maria Azcueta] I think clients really appreciate the individualized approach we take to their case. Every case is different, and we like to treat each and every single case like it’s the only case that we do have. [Alphonse Provinziano speaking] Communication is very critical, and communicating well with your client is everything. Clients are always able to set up times to speak with me. They’re always able to reach me on my cell phone if there’s an emergency, they’re always able to send me emails to my direct email. And that’s pretty much everybody here at our office. Because our goal is to help our clients, and we know how emotionally difficult, how emotionally draining, a divorce case can be. And so, we’re there for them, and we’re there to take that burden off their shoulders, so they can move on and have a better life. You really only have one chance in front of the judge, and so you have to present all your best evidence, all the strongest evidence, to the judge, in order for them to make the right decision on your case. And so, what we do is we look at that unique set of facts, we come up with a great solution to try to optimize – getting all the facts in the client’s favor, get everything prepared, so that when we go in front of the judge, the judge hears all of the strongest evidence, and we’re completely prepared for what will come up. Because we want to maximize that one shot we have in front of the judge to get them the very best outcome possible. [Maria Azcueta] To become a client at Provinziano & Associates our Client Intake Specialist will reach out to you once you’ve contacted our firm, and they’ll get you on schedule to speak with one of the attorneys in the office. We always offer an in person consultation first. We try to set you up as soon as possible because your needs are very urgent to us. And if you do choose to retain at the end of the day then we set you up with Mr. Provinziano to go over your case strategy and further detail. [Alphonse Provinziano] What inspires me most about being a Family Law attorney is being a champion for the client. And what I find very gratifying is helping a parent get the best custody order possible, or helping a person escape abuse, or help someone fight against false allegations that are preventing them from seeing their child, or getting them that best, perfect financial resolution on their case which is going to help them live the rest of their lives as a financially sound, independent person.

Video: Maria Azcueta, Esq.

Maria Azcueta, Esq. – Provinziano & AssociatesMaria is a Los Angeles native who followed her passion by practicing in family law, and is as devoted to the field as she is to those she represents. She graduated from the University of California San Diego where she received a B.A. in Political Science with a double minor in Law and Society and American History. Maria received her J.D. from Ave Maria School of Law and earned two CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for the highest scoring student in Advanced Legal Research and Trial Advocacy III.I’m the Lead Associate Attorney here, and a big part of my job is client management – from the intake process all the way through case managing your case. I take questions from our clients every single day. And I’m available whenever you need me – day or night. Family Law is not a job that happens between nine to five pm. We really listen to our clients. From our initial intake all the way through the entirety of the case we listen to what the client needs, and what the client wants from us, and we cater a successful, detail oriented strategy per case. The divorce process can be a long process, so from beginning to end what we really appreciate from our clients is that they’re able to get us the necessary materials to help build their case. Text message communications, email communications, things like that are extremely helpful evidence gathering for us. And it is beneficial when our clients take an active role in doing that. I definitely made the right choice in going into Family Law because I love to help people, and at the core that’s what this job is. It’s people, it’s relationships, it’s families, and I really take great pride in helping people and their families.

Video: Alphonse F. Provinziano, Esq.

Alphonse F. Provinziano, Esq. – Provinziano & AssociatesAlphonse focuses on providing excellent client service and aggressive advocacy to clients in Family Law matters. Alphonse is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.I’m the Senior Attorney, and I’m a Certified Family Law Specialist, and my job is primarily to go to court and fight for the clients. My philosophy on handling each case is that each case is unique. And each case has its own case-by-case specific elements that need to be focused on. So it’s really sitting down with the client, understanding the unique facts in their case, understanding what their goals are on their case, and then how we can get them from start to finish. You have to have a can do attitude, and we don’t let anything let us down. We never surrender for our clients. And that’s really one of my favorite quotes from Winston Churchill. When he was facing impossible odds his attitude was, “We will never surrender.” And that’s what we bring to our clients. We will never surrender. We will never give up on your case. And we will fight to make sure that you are heard in front of the court, and that we’re seeking the best outcome possible.

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CHILD CUSTODY LITIGATION

CHILD CUSTODY MOVE AWAY

DIVORCE LAWSUITS

GRANDPARENT VISITATION LITIGATION

GUARDIANSHIP LITIGATION

SEEKING CHILD SUPPORT

DEFENDING AGAINST CHILD SUPPORT

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