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At Charles M. Green, APLC, our Los Angeles divorce lawyers understand that navigating a family law dispute can be one of the most stressful and emotional experiences of your life. When your future, finances, and children are at stake, every decision matters. During these difficult times, the guidance of an experienced and financially skilled family law attorney can make all the difference in protecting what’s most important to you.
For over twenty-five years, Certified Family Law Specialist Charles M. Green, Esq.,CPA has combined his profound legal knowledge with his background as a certified CPA to deliver practical, strategic solutions for complex divorces and family law cases across Los Angeles. His unique dual expertise allows clients to approach emotionally charged disputes—such as property division, child custody, and support—with clarity and confidence.
Our firm provides focused, financially informed representation that blends professionalism with compassion. Every case receives the personal attention and analytical depth it deserves, ensuring that clients understand their options and feel supported throughout every stage of the process.
If you’re facing a divorce or family law issue in Los Angeles, we invite you to schedule a confidential consultation. We’ll listen to your goals, explain your legal options, and develop a tailored strategy to help secure your future..
“Charles M. Green handled my complex divorce with unmatched financial insight. As a licensed CPA and Certified Family Law Specialist, he understood every detail of my business assets and stock options. Thanks to his strategy, I protected my retirement and avoided costly mistakes. He’s the best high-asset divorce attorney in Los Angeles for professionals who value precision and results.”
“When I thought I’d lose time with my kids, Charles reassured me that I was going to be ok. He built a strong case that proved my involvement as a father and helped me win 50/50 custody. He’s the Los Angeles custody lawyer who truly fights for parent’s rights—smart, steady, and strategic.”
“Divorcing after 35 years felt overwhelming, but Charles guided me with compassion and expertise. His financial background and QDRO knowledge ensured I kept my fair share of retirement benefits. I finally feel secure about my future—he’s the top gray divorce attorney in Los Angeles for anyone looking to protect their retirement assets.”
“My spouse tried to claim half my company, but Charles’s financial expertise saved my business. He personally managed my case, used solid valuation evidence, and achieved an outcome I was highly pleased with. If you own a business in California, attorney Green is definitely the divorce lawyer who will help you protect your hard-earned accomplishments.”
“I didn’t think the court would take me seriously as a working father, but Charles Green proved me wrong. He understood my situation, respected my work schedule, and built a solid plan that got me joint custody of my kids. He’s the Los Angeles fathers’ rights attorney who actually listens and really fights for real working men like myself.”
Family law attorneys in Los Angeles handle California cases involving divorce, child custody and parenting time, child and spousal support, and community property division. We also represent clients in domestic violence restraining orders (DVROs), paternity, prenup/postnup agreements, mediation, modifications, and enforcement after judgment. Led by a Certified Family Law Specialist, our firm guides you through the California family court with a clear strategy. See the practice areas below to start.
Los Angeles divorce lawyer Charles M. Green and his legal team are skilled at litigating all California divorce matters and negotiating fair divorce agreements in contested and uncontested cases. We can skillfully handle your case to ensure that you and your rights are treated fairly during the property division process, especially in a Los Angeles divorce with significant assets or debts, and that you obtain the child custody, child support, spousal support, and visitation that you are legally entitled to, and for the best interests of your children. These issues can be highly disputed and fought over in court between spouses. Still, with the representation of one of the most experienced family law attorneys in Los Angeles County, you can have confidence in your lawyer’s ability to obtain the outcome to which you are legally entitled.
Charles M. Green, APLC, also has experience with less common but sometimes highly complex family law cases. We could draft a prenuptial agreement for you to preserve your premarital property’s character and clarify your spousal support obligations before marriage. After marriage, a pre-nuptial agreement is similar to a post-nuptial agreement. Perhaps you or your child is the victim of domestic violence, and you need to file a temporary restraining order against the abusive spouse or parent. If so, we can help you take immediate action to receive the court-ordered protection that you need. We can also help you establish or dispute a paternity case.
Our legal team will also assist you in obtaining a court order modification of support or visitation or a financial property division. Our divorce firm will also provide the most competent legal representation in bringing or opposing move-away cases when the custodial parent desires to move and take their child with them. Still, the move would affect the other parent’s visitation or custody rights. Sometimes, the custodial spouse or parent acts too quickly, and then we could have an interstate child abduction case to obtain emergency orders for the return of the child before move-away litigation.
Sometimes, as part of a divorce strategy, it is best to file for bankruptcy to avoid significant community or separate debts. Our firm is skilled in the crossover issues of divorce, bankruptcy, and taxation.
Whatever Divorce matter has now become part of your life in 2025, we encourage you to enlist the counsel with Certified California Family Law Specialist Charles M. Green, Esq.,CPA and our law group to obtain the legal counsel and professional advice you deserve. The Law Offices of Charles M. Green, APLC is the best value of skill and results-oriented legal representation you will find in Los Angeles.
Whether your divorce can be resolved through mediation or requires strong courtroom representation, having the right Los Angeles divorce attorney on your side can make a significant difference in protecting your future.
At the Law Offices of Charles M. Green, APLC, every case is guided by two attorneys:
Principal attorney Charles M. Green, Esq., a Certified California Family Law Specialist (CFLS) and licensed CPA with more than 27 years of experience handling complex divorce and family law matters, and associate attorney Diana O. Olanipekun. This focused two-attorney approach ensures clear communication, consistent strategy, and results you can trust.
Our Los Angeles divorce attorneys have helped clients achieve more successful outcomes in a wide range of matters, including child custody, property division, spousal support, paternity, and other family law disputes. When your finances, parental rights, and peace of mind are on the line, choose our team of the top two attorneys who combine legal precision with genuine compassionate care for your family’s future.
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Divorce lawyers in California cost between $3,000 and $20,000+. Hourly rates range from $300 to $500+ in Los Angeles. Contested cases with custody disputes or complex assets cost more than uncontested divorces.
An attorney with CPA credentials can reduce total costs by handling financial analysis in-house—eliminating fees for outside forensic accountants.
The grounds for divorce in California are irreconcilable differences. California is a no-fault state. Neither spouse must prove wrongdoing, adultery, or abuse to file.
A second ground—incurable insanity—exists but requires medical proof and is rarely used.
The difference between legal separation and divorce is marital status. Legal separation keeps the marriage intact. Divorce ends it.
Both divide assets, establish custody, and set support. Legal separation may preserve healthcare, Social Security, or military benefits tied to marriage length. Remarriage requires divorce.
The 3 C’s of divorce are Cost, Custody, and Community Property.
Cost includes attorney fees and long-term financial impact. Custody covers parenting time and decision-making rights. Community property is California’s rule requiring 50/50 division of marital assets and debts.
Filing for divorce without a lawyer is possible in California but not recommended.
Self-filing suits uncontested divorces with no children and minimal assets. Retirement accounts, business interests, or custody disputes require legal expertise. Errors in divorce paperwork create enforceable mistakes that cost more to fix later.
An aggressive divorce attorney is not necessary. A strategic attorney is more effective.
Aggressive attorneys escalate conflict, increase costs, and delay resolution. Strategic attorneys negotiate when possible and litigate when required. Courtroom credibility combined with settlement skill produces better outcomes than aggression alone.
