(661) 575-9811
8AM - 5PMFamily Lawyer in Palmdale & the Antelope Valley
Attorney Timothy M. Johnson handles divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, paternity, restraining orders, mediation & more for families in Palmdale, Lancaster and across the Antelope Valley. Call (661) 575-9811 to set up a consultation about your case.
Divorce
Dissolution, legal separation and summary dissolution: the petition, service, disclosures, property and debt, and the judgment.
Child custody
Legal and physical custody, parenting plans, move-away requests and changes to an existing order.
Visitation
Visitation schedules, holidays and exchanges, supervised visitation and enforcement.
Child support
Guideline support, the first order, modifications when income or time changes, and arrears.
Spousal support
Temporary support during the case, long-term support after it, and modifications.
Paternity
Establishing parentage, and the custody, visitation and support orders that follow.
Restraining orders
Domestic violence restraining orders, whether you are asking for one or responding to one.
Mediation
Working out custody, support and property terms with the other side, outside the courtroom.
Timothy M. Johnson handles your family law case
Divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, paternity, restraining orders, mediation & more, from his office at 1125 West Avenue M-14 in Palmdale, for families in Palmdale, Lancaster and across the Antelope Valley.
Common questions about divorce and family law
How long does a divorce take in California?
At least six months. California does not finalize a divorce until six months after the other spouse is served or appears, and a contested case can take longer.
Do I have to live in California to file here?
One spouse must have lived in California for six months and in the county for three months before filing for divorce. A legal separation has no residency wait.
I was served divorce papers. How long do I have to respond?
30 calendar days from the day you are served, to file a Response (form FL-120) with the court and have a copy served on your spouse. If no Response is filed in time, the court can make orders about your marriage, your property and your children without hearing from you. What to do in the first 30 days
How do I get a domestic violence restraining order?
You file a request with the court. A judge rules on a temporary order the same day the request is filed, or the next court day if it comes in late, and the other person does not have to be notified first. A hearing on a longer order is then set within 21 days, or 25 with good cause. There is no court filing fee for the request. Restraining orders
Talk to a Palmdale family law attorney
Call (661) 575-9811, Mon to Thu 8:00 to 5:00 and Fri 8:00 to 12:00, or send the contact form any time.
