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At Pines Laurent, LLP, in Studio City, California, we are devoted to family law issues of divorce, custody, property division and support, representing men and women throughout the San Fernando Valley, the Santa Clarita Valley and all of Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles, Studio City, Universal City, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Northridge, Simi Valley, Valencia, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, Granada Hills and Valley Village.

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Pines Laurent, LLP

4400 Coldwater Canyon Ave.

Suite 220

Studio City, CA  91604

Phone: 818-505-8900

Fax:  818-505-9005

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Special Needs Children

For Families of Children with Special Needs Facing Unique Issues in Divorce and Custody Disputes - We Are Los Angeles’ Preeminent Law Firm

Every day, parents in California struggle with child custody and support issues involving "typical" children.  These issues become considerably more complicated and challenging when children have special needs.  But finding a solution that is right for the special needs child is not impossible.

How will  your child's special needs be addressed in your custody plan?

At Pines Laurent, LLP, we know first-hand the issues parents with special needs children face during child custody disputes. Each of our female attorneys have more than 15 years of family law experience, and we have extensive and specialized knowledge concerning the representation of parents of children with special needs.  We know what you are going through, and we can help you reach the right legal solutions.

Personal Experience. Compassionate Representation.

Co-parenting always comes with challenges for the parties involved.  This is particularly true when you have a special needs child.

• Will the child be medicated? And with which medications?
• Will the child receive special education services? To what extent?
• Who gets to make final decisions in the event the parents disagree?

When your child has special needs, these questions and many more must be dealt with on an almost daily basis.

We know, first hand, how difficult it can be to co-parent children with special needs.   We have compassionately represented many, many parents dealing with these very emotional issues.  We take pride in our ability to assist our clients in reaching solutions that work for their families.  We understand the medical, emotional, educational and developmental needs of children with special needs.  We will make sure you consider all of the day-to-day issues your child will face in the break up of the family.

Parenting Plan Coordinators and Special Masters

The California legislature has not clearly addressed many of the issues affecting children with special needs, so we are in a unique position to offer practical counsel to parents in these challenging circumstances. In fact, we often find ourselves educating other legal professionals about these issues.

One of the services we offer is acting as "Parenting Plan Coordinators" or "Special Masters". This means we are able to help parents reach agreements about parenting plans and custody.  If you are unable to reach an agreement through mediation (ADR), and do not wish to formerly litigate custody issues, as Parenting Plan Coordinators, we would have the power to make final decisions in your legal matters.  In this way, you need not go through the emotionally and financially taxing litigation process.

Rely on Our Dedicated Legal Experience

We have access to many resources available to parents of special needs children, and we can help you learn how to effectively co-parent your child. Call 818-505-8900 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with an experienced Los Angeles Family Law attorney.