Los Angeles Divorce Attorneys
Full-Spectrum Divorce Representation in Los Angeles
Divorce can feel like your entire life is being turned upside down, and underneath it all, you may also experience grief for the family you pictured. Making clear decisions in the middle of all that is one of the hardest things a person can do.
That’s where our Los Angeles divorce attorneys come in.
Provinziano & Associates is a highly regarded Los Angeles family law firm representing clients throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding areas in contested and uncontested divorce matters.
The firm is led by Alphonse F. Provinziano, a State Bar of California Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS). With 100+ years of combined experience and 3,000+ cases handled, our attorneys focus on divorce and the related family law issues that often come with it.
From the start, we help you choose a tailored strategy based on your priorities, the dynamics of the case, and what the other side is doing.
That may mean working toward a settlement through mediation, collaborative divorce, or another form of alternative dispute resolution. When settlement is not possible, we are ready to fight for you in court.
I had an excellent experience with Provinziano & Associates during my divorce. The team (including Al, who oversaw all aspects) was professional, knowledgeable, and always made sure I understood every step of the process. What truly stood out was how much they cared on a personal level — it never felt like I was just another case. Their support and guidance made a difficult time much more manageable. I highly recommend Provinziano & Associates to anyone going through a divorce and in need of a compassionate, trustworthy attorney.
What is Divorce?
Divorce, legally called dissolution of marriage in California, is the court process that ends a marriage and resolves the legal ties between spouses. That includes dividing property, determining alimony, and establishing custody and child support when children are involved.
At Provinziano & Associates, our Los Angeles divorce attorneys handle dissolution matters from the initial divorce petition and temporary orders to stepping into cases that are already underway.
Our work spans divorce matters involving high-conflict custody and support disputes, complex property division involving business interests and asset valuation, and cases with international aspects.
How Our Los Angeles Divorce Attorneys Help You
Every divorce in Los Angeles, regardless of how simple or complex, generally requires the resolution of four core issues: property division, spousal support, child custody, and child support.
Contested cases, high-asset matters, and cross-border situations bring additional layers that demand a higher level of experience to get right.
Asset Division and Property Settlement
Property division is often where financial fear surfaces. You may have spent years building a business, raising children instead of advancing a career, or acquiring real estate together, and now everything is on the table.
Because California is a community property state, assets and debts acquired during the marriage are generally split equally between both spouses.
Provinziano & Associates works with forensic accountants, business valuators, and tax specialists to make sure every asset is identified, characterized, and valued accurately for division.
Spousal Support (Alimony) in California
Spousal support is one of the most contested parts of many divorces. Courts consider factors like the length of the marriage, incomes, earning capacity, and the standard of living during the marriage.
Our divorce attorneys represent people seeking support and those being asked to pay it.
Child Custody and Visitation
The thought of losing time with your children, or losing a meaningful role in decisions about their life, is one of the hardest parts of any divorce.
In California, courts focus on the best interest of the child, which prioritizes their health, welfare, and safety.
Our skilled legal team helps parents address child custody as part of the divorce process, with a focus on protecting their relationship with their children.
Child Support in Los Angeles
Child support exists to make sure both parents continue contributing to a child’s financial needs, proportional to their income and time with the child.
It is calculated using a formula, and the result is a guideline amount that can be adjusted based on specific circumstances.
Our Los Angeles divorce lawyers handle initial child support orders, disputes over the calculation, and enforcement when one parent defaults.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
For clients who entered the marriage with a prenuptial agreement or signed a postnuptial agreement during the marriage, those documents become central to how property and support get resolved.
Provinziano & Associates handles divorces involving prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, including disputes over how those agreements affect the outcome of key financial issues.
Domestic Violence
When domestic violence is part of your situation, the legal stakes go beyond the divorce. Protective orders, custody implications, and the safety of everyone involved require immediate, experienced attention.
Our team handles domestic violence restraining orders, representing clients seeking protection and those responding to restraining order requests as part of the broader family law case.
If you are in immediate danger, please call emergency services.
Post-Divorce Modifications
Divorce orders are not always permanent. Life changes, and the law allows either party to return to court when circumstances shift significantly enough to warrant a modification.
We handle modification requests and responses on both sides for child custody, spousal support, and child support. If you are seeking a change or defending against one, we evaluate the strength of the position and move accordingly.
Our Los Angeles Divorce Lawyers Handle Every Type of Case
Our team handles the full range of divorce-related matters, including straightforward, complex, contested, and specialized cases.
- Divorce Mediation
- Collaborative divorce
- Divorce Arbitration
- Hidden Assets
- Military Divorce
- Divorce Appellate Work
- Same-Sex and LGBTQ+ Divorce
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Divorce
Los Angeles Divorce Support Tailored to Your Situation
Divorce raises a different set of questions depending on where you stood in the marriage.
You Stepped Back to Support the Family
You stepped back from work, raised the children, ran the household, and made sacrifices that felt right at the time. Now you’re asking if those choices will be held against you.
You might not know what you’re entitled to, and you’re thinking about financial stability, housing, and custody.
Our divorce team helps you document what you contributed, understand your rights and what the law considers, and negotiate (or litigate) from a position of strength.
You Shouldered the Financial Load
You built a business, managed the finances, or supported the family in ways that required long hours and difficult trade-offs. That doesn’t mean you care any less.
You’re thinking about protecting what you’ve worked for, and being treated fairly as a parent.
Our Provinziano & Associates divorce lawyers make sure the sacrifices you made for your family work in your favor, not against you.
California Divorce Law at a Glance
California divorce law sets the statewide rules for who can file, when, and how.
In Los Angeles County, additional local court rules, forms, and procedures can also affect how a divorce case moves forward.
Here are the basics of California divorce law to know before you start.
- Grounds: California is a no-fault divorce state, which means neither spouse needs to prove wrongdoing to file for divorce.
- Residency: To file, at least one spouse must have lived in California for 6 months and in the county for 3 months.
- Timeline: Most California divorces still require a six-month waiting period after service or the responding spouse's first appearance, but beginning January 1, 2027, a judge may shorten or waive that period in qualifying cases.
- How a case starts: You can file alone, file together with a joint petition if you already agree on the terms, or you may qualify for summary dissolution if the marriage was short and simple, and you meet strict requirements.
Read our guide to the divorce process in California for a full walkthrough.
Why You Need a Los Angeles Divorce Attorney
In a county like Los Angeles, families may have closely held businesses, layered and equity-based compensation, hard-to-value assets, multiple properties, public-facing careers, and parenting schedules shaped by demanding work. Legal decisions in these cases can carry consequences that are difficult to undo or modify after judgment.
An experienced divorce attorney identifies issues you might not know to look for, protects your rights, and makes sure the other side cannot take advantage of gaps in your knowledge or the process.
We also advocate for your interests in court when needed. If the other side knows your legal team is prepared for trial and has the experience to back it up, negotiations tend to change.
Our attorneys regularly handle matters in the Los Angeles Superior Court system, including cases connected to Stanley Mosk, Pasadena, Santa Monica, and Van Nuys Courthouses.
But local experience means more than knowing where a case is heard. It means understanding how financial complexity, family dynamics, and the court process intersect in Los Angeles divorce matters.
The Provinziano & Associates Difference
Why Clients Choose Our Los Angeles Divorce Firm
Certified Family Law Specialist leadership
Your case is led by Alphonse F. Provinziano, a State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) and Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), credentials tied to extensive family law focus and high-stakes work.
Financial Depth When the Numbers Get Complex
We work with forensic accountants, business valuation professionals, and tax specialists to identify, value, and divide businesses, real estate, equity, cryptocurrency, and offshore or international holdings. That gives you a clearer picture of what is at stake and what a fair division should look like.
Discreet By Design
While some court records are public by law, we take every possible measure to keep your case as private as the process allows. From how we communicate to who sees what, we implement confidentiality strategies that ensure only the people who need to know have access.
Always Steps Ahead
We help anticipate and prepare for each stage of the divorce process. This includes requesting temporary orders for financial support, maintaining business operations, and proposing custody arrangements. You make decisions from preparation, not reaction.
Full-Scope Divorce Representation
We handle the divorce itself and the related issues. With 100+ years of combined experience across disciplines, including criminal law and civil litigation, our attorneys bring depth that pure family law practices rarely match.
International Family Law
Our divorce firm also specializes in international custody, support, and property matters, with the strategy and partnerships needed to coordinate filings, service, and enforcement across jurisdictions.
Recognition That Reflects The Work
Our work has been recognized through the Daily Journal's Top Family Law Attorney honors, Super Lawyers selections, Los Angeles Magazine's Best of L.A. Legal 2026, and a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating based on experience, peer endorsements, and thought leadership.
Multilingual Team
Our team offers support in multiple languages beyond English, including Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Russian, Farsi, and more. Tell us your preferred language when you contact us, and we will confirm what is available for your matter.
What Our Clients Say
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Here’s How Our Los Angeles Divorce Law Firm Works With You
We start by listening to what is happening, what you are worried about losing, and what immediate risks or decisions need your attention. From there, we build a strategy around your children, your contributions, your priorities, and the outcome you are working toward.
1. Schedule a private case evaluation
2. Get a clear strategy for your case after hiring us
3. From start to finish, we guide the process, handle the legal work, and advocate for you when decisions have to be made.
Have any questions about how we work? Read our FAQs.
Serving Clients Across Los Angeles County
Provinziano & Associates represents clients throughout Los Angeles County. From our Beverly Hills office, we serve clients in Santa Monica, Torrance, Pasadena, and Van Nuys.
Our divorce attorneys focus exclusively on California family law. We know Los Angeles courtroom procedures and requirements in depth and regularly appear in LA Superior Court family law departments across the county.
It doesn’t matter where you are in the process — served, mid-case, or preparing to file. We build a strategy around your circumstances and the outcome you are working toward.
Frequently Asked Questions
on Los Angeles Divorces
What if my spouse doesn’t want to get divorced or won’t sign the papers?
What happens if my spouse is trying to get full custody?
In Los Angeles, the court decides custody based on the child’s best interest, with strong focus on health, safety, and stability. Sole custody is usually tied to serious concerns like domestic violence, substance abuse, neglect, or patterns that show shared custody is not workable.
If the other parent is asking for full custody without facts to support it, our goal is to show your consistent parenting role and propose a workable schedule backed by details.
What if I already moved out? Can I still get custody?
How much does a divorce cost in LA?
The court filing fee to start a divorce in California is usually about $435 to $450, and a Response typically costs the same, unless you qualify for a fee waiver. Attorney fees vary widely based on conflict level and financial complexity. Uncontested cases are often far less expensive than contested cases, and high-asset or high-conflict matters can cost more due to discovery, experts, and court time.
Can a divorce attorney also help with child custody and support issues?
Yes. In California, custody, child support, and spousal support are usually handled within the same divorce case, along with property division. Having one coordinated legal strategy matters because custody time affects guideline child support, and income and expenses can affect multiple issues at once.
What qualities should a good divorce attorney possess?
Look for deep California family law experience, clear communication, and demonstrated comfort with court procedure, not just paperwork. If money is complex, you also want someone who understands valuations, income analysis, and financial disclosures, because those details often decide support and settlement terms.
A State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) credential can be a strong signal of focused family law expertise, but you should still ask about cases similar to yours and how the attorney would approach your situation. For more on what to look for, read our guide on how to choose a family law attorney.
What is a certified family law specialist?
A Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) is an attorney who has passed a rigorous examination, demonstrated substantial involvement in family law cases, and been approved by other attorneys and judges, all requirements set by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
Fewer than 1% of California attorneys hold this credential. At Provinziano & Associates, your case is led by a CFLS.
What is the difference between contested and uncontested divorce?
In an uncontested divorce, both spouses agree on all terms before or shortly after filing. The process is faster and less expensive. In a contested divorce, spouses disagree on one or more issues, and the court resolves what they cannot settle.
Most contested cases settle before trial, but having an attorney prepared to litigate changes how the other side negotiates.
When It’s All on the Line, This Is Who Leads the Room
With over 2,000 cases and 250+ trials, Alphonse F. Provinziano is one of California’s most experienced family law attorneys specializing in complex divorce, custody, support, and property matters.
Based in Beverly Hills and serving clients across Los Angeles, he brings extensive courtroom experience and strategic depth to every high-stakes family law case.
- Former Prosecutor
- Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
- Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL)
- President, Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Super Lawyers: 2021–2027
- Avvo Rating: 10.0
Meet Alphonse Provinziano
Managing Partner & Senior Trial Attorney
When It’s All on the Line, This Is Who Leads the Room
Meet Alphonse Provinziano
Managing Partner & Senior Trial Attorney
With over 2,000 cases and 220+ trials, Alphonse F. Provinziano is one of California’s most experienced family law attorneys specializing in complex divorce, custody, support, and property matters.
Based in Beverly Hills and serving clients across Los Angeles, he brings extensive courtroom experience and strategic depth to every high-stakes family law case.
- Former Prosecutor
- Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
- Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL)
- President, Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Super Lawyers: 2021–2026
- Avvo Rating: 10.0
Respected by peers, sought after by clients, and featured in national media, Alphonse also teaches and presents to top family law attorneys across the U.S. and beyond.
Featured in: Solicitors Journal, Bloomberg Law, The Mirror, Fortune, Fast Company, International Business Times (UK), and more.
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