Child Custody Attorneys in Fullerton
Court-Appointed Minors’ Counsel Experience for Child-Focused Custody Representation
Custody disputes can affect where your child lives, how parenting time is divided, who makes major decisions, and whether added protections are needed. At Irwin & Irwin LLP, we represent parents seeking initial orders, changes to existing schedules, enforcement of current terms, or protection when safety concerns arise.
Our court-appointed Minors’ Counsel experience provides valuable perspective on how courts assess custody dynamics and the best interests of the child. We explain the legal process, possible outcomes, and anticipated costs in direct, practical terms. Whether an agreement appears possible or a contested hearing is approaching, we prepare every file for mediation and trial while keeping you informed about filings, court dates, and responses from opposing counsel.
Discuss your custody concerns with our Fullerton family law attorneys. Call (714) 983-0349 to schedule a consultation.
Over 50 Years of Combined California Family Law Experience
Founded in 2011 by husband-and-wife partners Mark Irwin and Kelly McGrane-Irwin, our family-owned firm represents parents in family courts across Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties.
Our work as Minors’ Counsel informs how we assess child-focused concerns, proposed schedules, and competing parental accounts. Mark Irwin also served nearly 30 years as a law enforcement investigator. That background offers practical insight when disputes involve police reports, restraining orders, disputed allegations, or questions of credibility.
Custody Situations We Handle
We handle disputes involving parenting time, decision-making, safety, and compliance with court orders, including:
- Initial custody orders: Requests concerning legal custody, physical custody, and parenting time.
- Custody modifications: Proposed changes based on a child’s circumstances, new living arrangements, or a schedule that no longer works.
- Move-away requests: Contested relocations outside the county or state, including their effects on school, transportation, holidays, and parent-child relationships.
- Safety-related proceedings: Emergency requests, supervised visitation, and domestic violence restraining order hearings involving victims or accused parties.
- Order enforcement: Disputes involving denied parenting time, exchanges, holiday schedules, or noncompliance with existing terms.
- Decision-making conflicts: Disagreements about education, medical care, activities, and communication between parents.
Prepared for Mediation, Hearings, & Trial
A custody case may move through negotiation, Family Court Services mediation, temporary orders, and contested proceedings. We help you define the immediate issue, understand the order you’re requesting, and organize records that support your position. If an agreement isn’t possible, we’re prepared to present the relevant facts in court.
Our billing agreements provide clear accounting of attorney hours, filing fees, and administrative costs. We also prioritize prompt phone and email updates about hearing dates, court filings, and responses from opposing counsel.
See What Our Clients Have to Say
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“My divorce is completed because of the work Megan and her team put in.”- David M.
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“Jackie Uberin helped me rework child support and reimbursement issues when my ex’s financial situation changed. She was excellent at sharing what options I had - often options I never considered.”- Aimee M.
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“Megan Thompson and her colleague, Kelsey, are absolutely exceptional.”- Cheryle C.