Laguna Beach Divorce Lawyers

My practice concentrates on family law as well cross-over family law and immigration issues. I am fluent in the English and Chinese (Mandarin) languages. I am reasonably flexible with my work schedule to accommodate working clients.

Kandy received a BA in Sociology and and California Teaching Credential from San Diego State University. She received a Masters degree in Counseling from Chapman College. Prior to becoming an attorney she worked as a Probation Officer and Social Worker with children involved in the Juvenile Court related to child abuse and neglect. Kandy's primary area of practice is Juvenile Dependency, representing all parties including parents, relatives and foster parents. Additonally she works in the areas of Family Law, Guardianships, Adoptions, Restraining Orders and Paternity Actions.

Nathan W. Gabbard is an expert family law attorney in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Gabbard devotes his practice to divorce and family law, particularly high-asset divorce matters. He is certified as a family law specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. He has served as the Executive Editor of the Family Law News periodical by the California Lawyers Association and Journal Editor of The Specialist periodical by the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. Several articles authored by him are published in the Family Law News, on topics including: issues affecting transgender youth, presumed parent status, standing...

Jeff Grotke has successfully litigated in family law, including successfully defending against a claim of marital fraud, and has prevailed at trial in a claim of marital fraud and abuse of an elderly person. He has extensive experience with loan modifications, including post-foreclosure defense, bankruptcy actions, and other loan modification litigation. Personal injury cases are also about one-third of his practice, including auto-collision cases.

Attorney Eddie L. Abner has been successfully representing his clients in bankruptcy and family law cases since 1982. He takes pride in providing aggressive & effective legal representation, and helping his clients resolve their legal problems.

Education- While attending law school, Michael was the first student at La Verne Law to volunteer in both the Disability Legal Aid clinic, which protected disabled children's rights, and the Immigration Clinic, which involved representing a client seeking asylum in the United States. Helping people through these clinics only reinforced Michael's belief in the law. Through all of this work, Michael was able to graduate Cum Laude from law school, while at the same time interning at a local law firm to obtain practical experience.

Experience - Michael is well versed in Family Law, having interned for over a year prior...