Common Law Marriage

Experienced Family Lawyer in Los Angeles

The State of California does not recognize common law marriages. However, if you have been involved in a relationship that would be considered a common law marriage in another jurisdiction, you may have rights and responsibilities when this relationships ends. California courts recognize certain oral and written agreements regarding support and property rights between unmarried persons.

To learn more, come to the offices of Barry Fischer, Attorney at Law, in Los Angeles, California. For more than 20 years, attorney Fischer has been serving clients in Southern California, working to ensure that they receive the full protection of California law. He has obtained exceptional results for clients in a wide range of family law matters.

Contact our offices today to schedule a free, confidential consultation regarding financial rights or responsibilities you may have — sometimes known as palimony.

Taking A Comprehensive Approach to Get The Results You Need

Mr. Fischer is a dynamic, powerful legal advocate who can shield the assets you have worked so hard for. Decades of experience locating assets, companies and litigating family law cases has provided the firm with outstanding abilities to protect you.

Many of our clients have net worth in the tens of millions of dollars. Unfortunately, often one spouse has held the power and control throughout the marriage. They have been able to hide assets, use other names and place funds outside the control of the other. Our firm is able to locate assets that should be distributed fairly. This work requires tenacity, creativity, intuition and follow-through. We are aggressive in the pre-trial discovery process, but we also go directly to the assets rather than expect the other side to reveal them. Alternatively, we are able to preserve your assets, and prevent your spouse from unfairly obtaining them.

We take a metaphysical, spiritual approach to your family law concerns. Although the legal matters you are facing are extremely important, we recognize that this is just one aspect of your life — and that any effective solution must address your legal concerns within the broader context of your life. While we are working to resolve your legal matters, we will always be mindful of financial, emotional and spiritual needs.

Handling Common Law Marriages Arising Outside of California

Although California law does not provide for common law marriage, a valid common law marriage that arises in another jurisdiction is treated the same as any other marriage in California. A couple ending such a marriage in California must undergo the traditional divorce process, just like any other marriage. We can help you effectively address all of your legal concerns related to your family.

For more information regarding your rights under California laws, come to Barry Fischer, Attorney at law. Call 877-600-4LAW (877-600-4529) today or contact us online.