Van Nuys Family Law and Divorce Attorneys
Comprehensive Family Law Services for Van Nuys
Van Nuys Divorce Lawyers
Experienced Family Law Attorneys in Los Angeles, CA
Divorce paperwork can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to make sense of California’s community property laws and how they apply to your home, your income, or your investments.
Our Van Nuys divorce attorneys simplify the process by handling both contested and uncontested divorces with clear communication and a strategic plan tailored to your needs.
We guide clients through every part of the process, including spousal support, property and asset division, and debt allocation. For some, that means dividing real estate, business interests, or retirement accounts. For others, it may involve more complex considerations, such as stock options, professional practices, or family wealth. Whatever your circumstances, we focus on protecting your financial stability and long-term security.
In addition to divorce, we also assist with legal separations for couples who wish to live apart while remaining married, annulments for marriages that are legally invalid, and dissolutions of domestic partnerships under California law.
Divorce & Separation
Ending a marriage involves decisions that shape your financial security for years to come. Our attorneys handle property and asset division, spousal support, and debt allocation with careful attention to your long-term interests. We can also petition for temporary, long-term, or emergency orders for you while the divorce process is underway.
We guide clients through both contested divorces that require court involvement and uncontested cases where spouses can reach agreements outside of court.
Child Custody & Support
Custody arrangements must serve your children’s best interests while respecting both parents’ rights and responsibilities. We can help advocate for joint legal custody, sole custody, or tailored visitation schedules based on your family’s specific circumstances.
Our attorneys also assist with custody modifications when circumstances change, move-away cases where one parent seeks to relocate with a child, emergency custody orders that require immediate action, and enforcement when existing orders aren’t followed.
For child support, we apply California guidelines, ensuring that the costs of raising children and your true financial situation are fully considered.
International Family Law
Family law issues don’t always stop at the California border. When cases involve more than one country, the challenges become more complex. We handle international custody disputes, enforcement of foreign court orders, and division of assets held overseas.
Our attorneys collaborate with professionals across jurisdictions to address cross-border divorces, support enforcement, and parental abduction cases.
These cases require both meticulous legal work and cultural sensitivity, and we develop tailored strategies to address international challenges effectively.
Specialized Family Law
Not every situation fits into divorce or custody alone. We draft prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that define financial boundaries and safeguard separate property.
For extended family members, we pursue grandparents’ rights and guardianships to protect children’s care and relationships.
We also represent clients in family law appeals. For young people seeking independence, we assist with emancipation of minors proceedings. In addition, we address domestic violence restraining orders and defend against false accusations when they happen.
Family court papers just arrived in your mailbox. Your ex is asking for more custody time or higher support payments. Child support payments stopped coming when you need them most. You need help with a domestic violence restraining order to protect yourself.
These aren’t problems you can push aside. When family legal challenges hit you, you need someone who treats you as more than just another case, recognizes the pressure you’re facing, and delivers a clear, strategic plan to safeguard your interests.
At Provinziano & Associates, we’ve spent decades helping families through the most difficult transitions: ending a marriage, advocating for parenting time, securing fair financial support, and dividing assets built over years of hard work and sacrifice.
Led by a Certified Family Law Specialist, our Van Nuys family law attorneys have handled hundreds of cases throughout Los Angeles County, developing the expertise and local knowledge that makes the difference in complex family law matters.
How Family Law Works in Van Nuys
Family law cases in Van Nuys are heard at the Van Nuys Courthouse East (6230 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401), serving families throughout the San Fernando Valley — including Sherman Oaks, North Hills, Panorama City, and Lake Balboa. The courthouse is centrally located near the 405 and 101 freeways for easy access.
Because Van Nuys is one of the busiest family law courthouses in Los Angeles County, it handles a wide range of family law cases every day. The court offers interpreter services in Spanish, Armenian, Tagalog, Farsi, Russian, and more, reflecting the community’s diversity.
A Self-Help Center is also available for paperwork and basic questions, though most families choose legal representation for personalized guidance.
Like other Los Angeles County family courts, electronic filing (e-filing) is required for most documents. Missing deadlines or formatting rules can cause delays, which is why many families rely on attorneys to manage filings correctly.
Child custody and visitation disputes require mandatory mediation through Family Court Services before a judge can hear the case. Parents attend an orientation and mediation sessions, which often resolve disagreements without trial. Mediation may also be used voluntarily in divorce or spousal support disputes.
Having an attorney familiar with the courthouse procedures, scheduling, and mediation process helps you prepare for what to expect and avoid unnecessary delays.
The Provinziano & Associates Difference
Certified Specialist Leadership
Alphonse Provinziano is one of California’s Certified Family Law Specialists, a designation earned by fewer than 1% of attorneys statewide. For you, that means working with an attorney who has demonstrated extensive experience in divorce, custody, support, and property division, and who is recognized by the State Bar as an expert in family law.
Award-Winning Legal Team for High-Stakes Family Law
Provinziano & Associates is consistently recognized for excellence in family law by leading legal organizations in Southern California and across the border. Our attorneys bring trusted insight, strategic focus, and well-rounded experience to complex matters, involving significant marital property and assets, international elements, or sensitive family issues.
Extensive Experience in Van Nuys Family Court
Our attorneys know Van Nuys Courthouse East inside and out. We’ve spent years handling cases here, which means we understand the judges, how they prefer issues to be presented, and the procedures that shape how cases move forward. This experience allows us to anticipate the practical realities of the courtroom — from scheduling patterns to mediation requirements — so you’re not caught off guard by delays or procedural hurdles. When you work with us, you benefit from attorneys who practice in this courthouse regularly and know how to navigate its unique demands.
Multilingual Communication Capabilities
Van Nuys is one of the most diverse communities in Los Angeles, and effective communication is essential. Several of our team members are bilingual, providing services in Spanish and other languages, making sure you can fully understand and participate in every step of your case. If you’d like to confirm we can communicate in your preferred language, please contact us.
Collaborative Professional Network
Some family law cases call for insight beyond legal representation. We maintain relationships with child psychologists, forensic accountants, financial planners, tax professionals, and other specialists who can provide additional perspective and support when needed.
Work With a Van Nuys Family Law Attorney
With nearly two decades of experience, Provinziano & Associates has guided families through thousands of California family law cases, including many right here in Van Nuys.
Our main office is located in Beverly Hills, but we regularly represent clients throughout Van Nuys, Lake Balboa, Valley Glen, and Chandler Estates, as well as surrounding San Fernando Valley communities, including Sherman Oaks, Encino, Panorama City, and North Hills.
Schedule your confidential case evaluation today and take the first step toward protecting your future, your financial stability, and the life you’ve worked hard to build.
Reach out today and start building a plan that works for your family.
When It’s All on the Line, This Is Who Leads the Room
Alphonse Provinziano
Managing Partner & Senior Trial Attorney
With over 2,000 cases and more than 220 trials behind him, Alphonse Provinziano is one of California’s most trusted authorities in complex divorce, custody,
support, and property matters.
- A Former Prosecutor
- Certified Family Law Specialist
- Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL)
He brings extensive courtroom experience and strategic depth to every high-stakes family law case.
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: Bloomberg Law, People, Fortune, Insider, Fast Company, Newsweek, LA Times, The Mirror, and more.
Meet Alphonse Provinziano
Meet
Alphonse Provinziano
Managing Partner & Senior Trial Attorney
Featured in: Bloomberg Law, People, Fortune, Insider, Fast Company, Newsweek, LA Times, The Mirror, and more.