Thomas R. Barnes, Attorney at Law

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Updated 3/18/2009

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4223 Glencoe Avenue
Suite A225

Marina Del Ray, CA 90292-8840

Phone: (310) 821-7745

Fax: (310) 919-3124

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Summary

Law Firm Overview

Affordable, high-quality and experienced legal representation.

Divorce, Paternity, Custody, Support, Visitation, Prnuptial Agreements, Domestic Partnerships as well as Wills, Trusts and Probate.

Our firm practices only in the areas of Family Law, Estate Planning and Probate so you can be sure you we are up to date with the latest changes in the law. These areas of law are constantly changing and unless your attorney is focused on the new and emerging issues you have a significant risk of entering into a bad settlement or receiving a bad decision in court.

Divorce

A divorce raises many issues:  property division, tax consequences, support, and custody to name a few.  I urge anyone who is contemplating a divorce to have at least one consultation with an attorney experience in family law.   It is my experience that most people are not aware of all their rights and responsibilities when it comes to dissolving a marriage.

A divorce can be inexpensive if the parties cooperate.  We offer affordable rates for uncontested matters.  We can even do flat-fee arrangements in some cases.  However, if there are contested issues in your divorce the costs will be higher.  You have to decided whether the issues are worth the extra expense. 

Whether you are interested in mediation, an uncontested divorce or you are involved in a contested divorce we have the knowledge and litigation experience required to meed your needs.  Get the legal advice and information you need in order to make an informed decision.  Do NOT rely on friends or co-workers they will only mislead or confuse you.

Serving Marina Del Rey, Venice, Santa Monica, Culver City, Torrance and easy freeway access to the rest of Los Angeles and South Bay areas.

Custody

More than any other area of family law a custody dispute requires  competent legal counsel.  Custody disputes require not only current knowledge of the law but wisdom and judgment which can only come from years of experience in the court room.

You can obtain an order for custody while your divorce is being processed by the court.  You do not have to wait for a judgment.

We have experience litigating high-conflict custody matters as well as move-aways.

Trusts

Trusts can be used for a variety of purposes.  The most common is to avoid probate.  Probate is the process by which the court over sees the administration of the estate of the deceased person.  Unless the deceased person is married any estate worth over one hundred thousand dollars must be probated.  The value of the estate is based on the gross value of the assets.  For example, if your home is valued at $200,000.00 but there is mortgage of  $150,000.00  the gross value of your estate is still $200,000.00

The most common trust is a revocable trust.  This trust can be revoked at any time by the person or persons making the trust.  Therefore, the person maintains absolute control of the trust as long as he or she is alive.  Once the principal passes away the trust becomes irrevocable.

A revocable trust does not have to be probated.  This can save many thousands of dollars in probate fees in estates consisting of any real property. 

We can prepare simple revocable trusts for as low as $1,500.00. 

Areas of Practice

  • Divorce
  • Custody & Visitation
  • Trusts
  • Probate & Estate Administration
  • Family Law
  • Adoption
  • Child Support
  • Paternity
  • Restraining Orders
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Wills

West Practice Categories

Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Real Estate Law

Fees

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Accepts Credit Cards

Office Information

Address

4223 Glencoe Avenue
Suite A225
Marina Del Ray, CA 90292-8840

Phones

(310) 821-7745

Faxes

(310) 919-3124

Emails

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