Business Details
7 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorney in Lancaster, CA
At the Law Offices of Eric W. Symonds, we specialize in family law, providing compassionate and dedicated legal representation to individuals and families in Lancaster, Palmdale, and the Antelope Valley. With over six years of experience serving clients in California, I bring firsthand understanding of family law challenges, including divorce, child custody, and protective orders. My practice is built on a foundation of empathy, personalized legal strategies, and a commitment to protecting clients' best interests.Having graduated from Glendale University College of Law in 2013, I leverage my extensive knowledge of the family court system to negotiate settlements and advocate fiercely for favorable outcomes. My approach combines affordability with accessibility, ensuring clients receive reliable guidance through emotionally complex legal matters while maintaining transparency and trust throughout the process.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Protective Orders
Paternity
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer six years of dedicated family law experience in California courts
- Our attorney provides compassionate counsel informed by personal divorce experience
- We prioritize personalized legal strategies tailored to each family's unique needs
- Local expertise serving Lancaster, Palmdale, and Antelope Valley communities
- We maintain affordable hourly rates without compromising case quality
Services
Divorce
We guide clients through divorce proceedings with compassionate representation, protecting their interests during asset division, alimony negotiations, and post-divorce modifications. Our approach balances negotiation with courtroom readiness to secure favorable outcomes. With firsthand understanding of divorce complexities, we help clients navigate emotional challenges while maintaining legal clarity.
Child Custody
Our child custody services focus on creating workable parenting arrangements that prioritize children's well-being. We assist with custody modifications, visitation rights, and interstate custody disputes while advocating for clients' parental rights. We help develop comprehensive parenting plans that address decision-making authority and time-sharing arrangements tailored to each family's unique circumstances.
Child Support
We handle child and spousal support calculations, modifications, and enforcement actions. Our services include establishing fair payment arrangements based on income assessments and living requirements. We help clients navigate support obligations while ensuring compliance with California's family law guidelines and addressing changing financial circumstances.
Protective Orders
We assist clients seeking protection from domestic violence or harassment through emergency and permanent restraining orders. Our services include court documentation preparation and representation during hearings. We help clients understand their rights and navigate the legal process for obtaining or contesting protective orders in family law contexts.
Paternity
Our paternity services establish legal father-child relationships through voluntary acknowledgments or court-ordered DNA testing. We help clients secure parental rights and responsibilities including custody, visitation, and child support obligations. We guide clients through the legal process to establish or challenge paternity claims in California courts.
People
Eric W. Symonds
Attorney at Law
Family law attorney serving Lancaster since 2013, graduated from Glendale University College of Law. Started practice in home office before establishing downtown Lancaster location. Focuses on compassionate representation for divorce, custody, and protective order cases.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, child support, protective orders, paternity cases, and related family law matters in California courts.
How much experience do you have?
Attorney Symonds has practiced family law since 2013, serving Antelope Valley families from his Lancaster office for over six years.
Do you handle cases outside Lancaster?
Yes, we serve clients in Palmdale, Antelope Valley, Ridgecrest, Mojave, Rosamund, and surrounding California areas.
What makes your approach different?
Our practice combines personal experience with family law challenges and personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique situation.
Are weekend appointments available?
Weekend consultations are available by appointment for clients with scheduling constraints during regular business hours.
