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The Law and Mediation Offices of Kelly Chang provides representation in the following areas of law. If your needs are not listed below, please ask anyway! If we cannot help you, we will refer you to someone who can.

Divorce

When you hire a divorce lawyer, you are hiring him/her to help you get a divorce. Very simply put, at the end of this lengthy process, is a Judgment of Dissolution.

Family Law

Family Law is the area of law that deals with family relationships. Few things in life are as stressful as fighting over custody and visitation; and child support.

Prenuptial Agreements

The characterization and distribution of assets and debts are indispensable parts of this beautiful legal equation.

Child Custody & Visitation

In a divorce with children, the biggest challenge is how to minimize the negative effects on your children.

Child Support

Generally, child support is paid by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent to contribute to the cost of upbringing of the children.

Spousal Support

Are you entitled to spousal support (a.k.a. alimony)? If so, this is awarded in addition to any child support.

Property Division

California is a “community property” state. This means, in general, everything acquired after the date of marriage, and before the date of separation, is community property.

Domestic Violence

Family Code section 3044 basically says that if there is domestic violence within the past 5 years, the perpetrator will not have custody. There are exceptions.

Mediation

Mediation is the process where you and your spouse/partner reach an agreement on your own, with the help of a trained mediator, without going to court.

Our firm ONLY practices family law. We consider ourselves among the blessed, for we truly love our work. This is because we know our purpose, and we were gifted with abilities to achieve that purpose. We try the best results for you and your family. This is our purpose as your lawyers. We are proud of our work, and we strive to never take our clients’ trust for granted.

Kelly Chang Rickert

Attorney

Kelly Chang Rickert (formerly Kelly Yi-Yi Chang) is the founder of the Law Offices of Kelly Chang, A Professional Law Corporation, a firm dedicated exclusively to Family Law. She has been certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Family Law Specialist.

Nicole Oden

Contract Attorney

Nicole is a contract attorney at our firm, specializing in Family and Collaborative Law as well as mediation. She graduated from Southwestern Law School, and was the recipient of the Dean’s Scholar and Dean’s Merit Scholarships. As an Extern for the Honorable Scott M. Gordon, the former Presiding Judge of Los Angeles County Superior Court –

Phebe Chan

Paralegal

Phebe is our receptionist/legal assistant. She is pursuing a degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology. She is curious about people’s behavior, especially children. This benefits her in a family law setting, where emotions tend to run high. She seeks to actively listen to and understand potential clients.

Nancy Do

Legal Assistant / Receptionist

Nancy is our legal assistant/receptionist. When you call, you will be greeted by her warm welcome. Nancy takes pride in her work. You have challenges, she has solutions. An English major, she graduated from USC (but we don’t hold that against her). Nancy loves all animals. She is studying for her PsyD.

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