PRELIMINARY ORDERS
 GENERAL INFORMATION RE PRELIMINARY ORDERS
 3 LEVELS OF SERVICE
PAYMENT METHODS
 CONTRACT FOR OUR SERVICES

 

PRELIMINARY ORDERS

In many cases it is necessary for one of the parties to obtain temporary orders from the court effective until the matter is finally resolved. These temporary orders often include (but are by no means limited to):

  • Child Custody
  • Child Visitation
  • Child Support
  • Spousal Support
  • Move Out Orders
  • Restraining Orders Against Violence
  • Restraining Orders Against Selling Community Property
  • Temporary Possession Of Real Or Personal Property
  • Payment Of Attorney Fees and Costs

If the parties cannot resolve these issues by way of a formal or informal agreement, the usual method for obtaining temporary orders is the "Order To Show Cause" hearing. OSC papers are filed, a hearing date is set, and the papers are served on the opposing party and/or his attorney. A hearing is held on the issues usually within a month.

If there is some particular emergency which cannot wait for resolution, temporary orders can be obtained on what is called an "Ex Parte" basis within 24 hours.

3 LEVELS OF SERVICE

FORMS ONLY
($75)
 We provide you with basic forms and instructions for an "Order To Show Cause" hearing. You prepare and file them. Special forms required by local courts are not included. Note also: in order to file an O.S.C., there must also be a divorce, separation, or paternity action in progress.
ATTORNEY ASSISTED
($250)
 We complete the basic papers for you, provide you with basic instructions as to how to file and serve them, and give you up to one hour of attorney time to help you through the process. You represent yourself in court.
FULL REPRESENTATION
($225 Per Hour)
 We act as your attorneys of record in obtaining preliminary orders including the drafting of all legal pleadings, settlement negotiations, and appearances in court. (Southern California only) The fee is $225 per hour with a minimum advance payment of $1,000.

PAYMENT METHODS:

 CREDIT CARD
- VISA, MASTERCARD,
AMERICAN EXPRESS-
  • Bring your card to the office or;
  • Include your credit card information on our questionare or;
  • Call us with the information.
CHECK,
MONEY ORDER
Mail you check or money order with your questionare and attorney fee agreement.

TO RETAIN OUR SERVICES:

 BY FAX
(562) 596-0298
  • Print out our questionare and attorney fee agreement
  • Fax it to us at (562) 596-0298.
  • Either include your credit card information on the questionare or give it to us over the phone or mail us a check.
BY PHONE APPOINTMENT (562-596-8177)
Call us to make a phone appointment with an attorney. He/she will take the information necessary to prepare the agreement over the phone and make arraingments for payment.
 E-MAIL (KinseyE@ix.netcom.com)
  • Download our questionare and attorney fee agreement as a text file.
  • Complete and E-Mail the documents to us at KinseyE@ix.netcom.com
  • Either include your credit card information on the questionare or give it to us over the phone or mail us a check.
 SNAIL MAIL
  • Print out our questionare and attorney fee agreement
  • Send it to us via snail mail with your check or credit card information. (Send to Kinsey Law Offices, 323 Main St., 2nd Floor, Seal Beach, CA 90740)
 IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT
If you are close to our office in Seal Beach, make an appointment to see one of our attorneys.