Law Office Patricia C. Van Haren

Products And Services

• Family Law Mediation

  Mediation is when two parties jointly hire a neutral third party to assist them in coming up with an amicable resolution to a divorce, custody, or support action, without needing to come in front of the courts. The key to a successful mediation is for each party to look for a solution or compromise for the family as a whole, rather than a victory over the other spouse, to which our office can help guide you.

• Military Divorce

  Every marriage has its challenges, even more so when one party is in the military. Military couples experience unique difficulties in their relationships, and if the situation arises, in a military divorce. As Patricia C. Van Haren is a former Navy wife, she knows the challenges of the process for a military divorce. All branches of the military fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government, making a military divorce different than a standard California process. We can assist clients during this difficult process, and any accompanying support and custody orders.

• Unbundled Family Law Services

  We offer various unbundled legal services for dissolution and child custody cases.

• Guardianship

• Conservatorship

• Child Custody

  In matters where there is a dispute as to which parent will care for a child or children, we seek to assist our clients in achieving a parenting plan which will achieve our clients’ wishes and will be in the best interest of the children involved. We can provide you with support and guidance through your legal or physical custody case and assist you in making decisions that are right for you and your family.

  Video: Child Custody

• Divorce

  Our office guides our clients through each step of the divorce process, including military divorces. We understand that no two marriages are the same, and therefore come up with a plan to meet the individual needs of each client’s case. We strive to work with you to determine which issues can be resolved out of court, and which need to be brought in front of a judge. Our office can help guide you as you move forward towards the next chapter of your life.

• Collaborative Divorce

  Collaborative Divorce is an alternative Dispute Resolution process that allows divorcing or separating couples to resolve their family law disputes by working together with a team of professionals to resolve their disagreements and come up with a marital settlement agreement that works for them and their family. Clients work directly with the team with the intention that the children can be saved by a long and hostile court battle. In collaborative divorce, the parties exchange the information needed to reach an agreement and provide that to their team. The goal is a win/win situation for the parties and their children. The final judgment is built together with clients to enable them to maintain an ongoing parenting relationship and to resolve their divorce without going to court or leaving the outcome of their case to a judge. . At the Law Office of Patricia C. Van Haren, we can help you start the process and reach an agreement that is in the best interests of you and your family.

  Video: Collaborative Divorce

• Mediation Settlement Conferences

  Do you have a High Conflict Family Law or Trust Case that you want to resolve without going to trial? I have experience in resolving high conflict matters involving families to bring their case to resolution. I am able to do in person or online mediations with the parties and their attorneys through a structured process. I offer one-half day and full day sessions for Family Law or Trust and Estate Attorneys and their clients so that we can settle as many issues as possible in that setting. My time includes the review of Settlement Briefs, Financial Disclosures and any additional information that is required to assist the parties and their attorneys in settling the case.