Welcome to the Law Offices of Brett R. Wishart, Irvine Divorce Lawyer and Family Law Attorney. We assist individuals who are going through the difficult and emotional experience related to the restructuring of their family relationships. Our job is to fight for, protect, guide, direct, advise and to counsel those who seek our help. This practice is built on a foundation of more than 100 years combined legal experience exclusively dedicated to family law related matters. We have successfully represented hundreds of clients in Orange County and throughout Southern California. Our office is located in Irvine, California.

We are experienced divorce attorneys who will keep you focused on realistic goals throughout the process and make sure all of your rights are fully protected. We will help you understand the law and your options in the most economical way possible. In addition to filing documents on your behalf, we will take immediate action to protect you, your family, and your assets. We will educate and guide you every step of the way and will assist you in moving forward with your life. There is life after divorce – and an experienced Irvine divorce attorney from the Law Offices of Brett R. Wishart can help.

Are you navigating the complexities of spousal support or alimony? At Wishart Family Law, we're here to guide you through every step of the process. Our experienced legal team is dedicated to helping you secure a fair outcome that supports your financial well-being during and after a divorce.

Child support is the minimum legal financial requirement that is paid by one parent to the other for the support and maintenance of a child. California has a complex child support formula that considers many factors, and requires the expertise of a strong Irvine child support lawyer to navigate. The primary factors considered by the court in determining child support are the respective incomes of the parties and the periods of time that the child spends with each parent. Courts may also consider the earning ability of each parent in calculating an appropriate and fair child support order. Child support may be settled by written agreement or it may be determined by court order following a hearing.

In California, the primary concern is how physical and legal custody of the children will be divided between divorcing or separated parents. Legal Custody refers to the right and responsibility of parents to make decisions relating to the health, education, and welfare of their children. Physical custody refers to the day-to-day living arrangements of the children, or the period of actual physical care and control of children. Legal and physical custody can be sole or joint. One parent is often designated as the primary custodial parent. The actual custodial designation of legal and physical custody may substantially effect later decisions such as your ability to move out of state with your children.

We are experienced divorce attorneys who will keep you focused on realistic goals throughout the process and make sure all of your rights are fully protected. We will help you understand the law and your options in the most economical way possible. In addition to filing documents on your behalf, we will take immediate action to protect you, your family, and your assets. We will educate and guide you every step of the way and will assist you in moving forward with your life. There is life after divorce – and an experienced Irvine divorce attorney from the Law Offices of Brett R. Wishart can help.