Law Offices of Warren R. Shiell Email Us 9935 South Santa Monica Boulevard Beverly Hills, California 90212 Phone: 310-247-9913 Fax: 310-276-0313 Warren Shiell’s Divorce and Family Law Blog

Los Angeles Divorce and Family Lawyer

The Law Offices of Warren R. Shiell is exclusively devoted to family law and divorce matters in Los Angeles. We represent clients in the following areas:

• Dissolution of Marriage/Divorce
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Child Support
• Spousal Support
• Community Property   
• Modification of Judgments
• Pre-Nuptial Agreements
• Parenting Plans
• Contempt of Court
• Move-Aways
• Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

How we can help you                           

We understand that all divorces, even ones that are relatively amicable, generate a multitude of conflicting emotions and feelings. You have invested time, love and energy in the relationship and it is natural to have feelings of loss, sadness, relief, regret, anger and bitterness. We are devoted to helping you in this difficult time and minimizing the amount of stress created by the divorce process. Every case is important to us and we never take your trust for granted.

We will vigorously represent you and protect your interests and work with you through every step of the process. We work with other professionals such as therapists, forensic accountants, and pension and tax specialists to make sure that all aspects of your case are properly handled. We are committed to providing each and every client the best quality legal services at affordable rates. We limit the number of cases we accept so we can deliver efficient and personal service to each of our clients. We provide a personalized service and pride ourselves on being accessible to our clients at all times. We will always return telephone calls the same day. We keep our clients fully informed about all aspects of their case in a regular and timely fashion. We always provide clients with copies of all pleadings and correspondence. We encourage clients' active participation in their cases and always listen to their concerns and their stated objectives.

Who we are

Warren R. Shiell is a member of the New York and California Bar and has been practicing law for over fifteen years. Graduating from Oxford University with an M.A in Law in 1985, Warren R. Shiell practiced commercial litigation in the City of London before moving to New York. In New York, Attorney Shiell handled numerous civil and family law trials and won several appeals at the New York Appellate Division. He was also an adjunct Professor of Law at Syracuse University. After attending the University of Southern California, he practiced family law at several high profile family law firms before founding his own law firm. He has worked on several high profile divorces with celebrity clients. He is a member of the Family Law section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He was also a legal consultant on family law matters for "The Guardian" on CBS. He has lectured and published articles on behalf of various local Bar Associations and has volunteered his time for a number of not-for-profit legal organizations.

Articles by Law Offices of Warren R. Shiell:

• California Custody and Visitation Plans
• California Prenuptial Agreements
• Children’s Preferences in Custody Disputes
• Dividing the Debts in a California Divorce
• Enforceability of Prenuptial Agreements in California
• The Family Home in a California Divorce
• Overview of the Divorce Process
• The Seven Do’s and Don’ts of Divorce and Children
• Should We File Joint or Separate Tax Returns?
• Tax Treatment of Stock Options

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