Fair billing
I keep unnecessary overhead low and put the work where your case needs it. You should be able to understand what you are paying for.
The Law Office of Ryan Beiser
I’m Ryan Beiser, a divorce and family-law attorney in Irvine. I represent clients across Southern California with candid advice, prompt communication, and fair billing.
Quality counsel. Fair fees.
- Divorce
- Custody
- Support
- Property
- Restraining orders
Reviews
Rated 5.0 out of 5 on Yelp and Google.
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How I work
Three commitments, in every case.
Prompt communication
Clients should understand what their lawyer is doing and why. I communicate promptly and in plain language.
An honest assessment
Even if you already have an attorney, I’ll give you my honest view of your situation, without a sales pitch or pressure.
Practice areas
Focused on California family law.
Every family-law matter is personal, and every one turns on details. Here is what I handle and what each matter involves.
Divorce
Divorce, called dissolution in California, is the legal process of ending a marriage or domestic partnership. I help you understand the decisions ahead and work toward a practical resolution.
Child custody & visitation
Legal custody concerns decisions about a child’s health, education, and welfare. Physical custody concerns where a child lives. A parenting plan sets out how parents share time, with the children at the center.
Property & debt division
A home, vehicles, bank accounts, retirement benefits, investments, and debts may all need to be identified and divided. Careful attention to the details matters.
Spousal support
Spousal support, sometimes called alimony, is a court-ordered payment to help cover a spouse’s or domestic partner’s expenses. I help you request support or respond to a request.
Child support
Child support is a court-ordered payment to help meet a child’s living expenses. I help with the financial information and questions that arise when support is being established or addressed.
Domestic violence
Abuse or threats of abuse between intimate partners or certain relatives raise urgent questions of safety. I represent clients in domestic-violence and restraining-order matters.
Want to read up first? The California Courts publish free guides on each of these topics.
Free California court guidesAbout Ryan
I built this practice on two principles: bill clients fairly, and communicate promptly.
After years of practicing family law, I’ve seen the pitfalls that drag litigation out and leave clients disappointed. I work to avoid them, keeping overhead low and focusing on the work your case needs.
- B.S.Syracuse University
- J.D.University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Writing
Practical reading before your next decision.
Short articles on choosing a lawyer and understanding the family-law process. All articles
Choosing an attorney
How to choose a family law attorney
The questions worth asking about experience, communication, billing, and who will actually handle your case.
Read the article Working with your lawyerThe most important question to ask before you hire
Before you sign, find out who will actually represent you at important hearings.
Read the article A practical perspectiveYou don’t want a lawyer with a fancy office
A corner office is an expense, not a measure of the representation you will receive.
Read the articleContact
Let’s talk about what comes next.
Tell me what’s going on. We can discuss your situation and whether I can help, even if you already have an attorney.
- Phone
- (949) 829-2604
- ryan@beiserlegal.com
- 5319 University Drive, No. 3220
Irvine, CA 92612 - Fax
- (949) 309-5129