Elizabeth D. Fondren, Attorney & Mediator

Elizabeth D. Fondren, Attorney & Mediator helps clients navigate the unknowns of separation and divorce, including child allocation, financial considerations, and housing worries. By providing a mix of litigation and mediation, I keep clients out of court. My passion for mediation comes from the knowledge that clients who sort out their problems together have a greater chance of establishing peace than those who air their dirty laundry in court. This is particularly important for parents. Since I have a litigation practice in my firm, I know what the judge is going to do. There are some cases that cannot be resolved by mediation, such as domestic violence. These cases I take to court immediately to obtain the necessary orders. Marriage is easy (or a life-long relationship with a person that makes you feel like a married couple). Divorce is another story. It is essential to have a family lawyer who knows what they are doing and has been here before. They guide you through this journey, looking at the matter from every angle. My objective is to help my clients find the problem that suits them. We do this by conducting an in-depth intake interview, discussing our options, and resolving the matter through more collaborative or mediative processes, instead of going straight to court. It doesn't always work out this way, and sometimes going to court is necessary. Then, I will be an impassioned advocate on behalf of my client. California is the first state where the divorce is resolved by a "no-fault" claim. There is no need to prove why you want to get a divorce or why you should get one. But the motivation is important to understand. It's crucial for me to understand my client's point of view and to know where they're coming from. The most personal part of the law you'll ever interact with is family law. The two most significant things we care about are children and money, which is why the campaign is so complicated. What is California family law like today? The laws keep changing. You need to hire an attorney who understands them and has the background to help you navigate a difficult system. You want to hire a person who has only your interests when it comes to matters like child custody, support, and visitation, as well as a fair distribution of assets and debts.

Feedback for Elizabeth Fondren, a family law attorney, can be summarized as overwhelmingly positive. Multiple clients express that they are indebted to her for her services. They appreciate both her detailed case explanations and her considerable savviness, especially during difficult times like covid pandemic. Fondren demonstrates personal traits not typically associated with lawyers, like caring for her clients just like a family member. Thus, during difficult situations, she is not cold and unapproachable but warm and comforting. Her legal skills are impressive in the same way. She is responsive, straightforward and is represented as a perfect alternative to the non-responsive and indifferent lawyers who seem more interested in taking rather than solving the case. The majority of the reviews communicate this same message: " If you can have someone stand by you in the darkest hour; let that person be Elizabeth."" I have used her severally because she can be trusted to do it right" and "I have listed her as my lawyer because I know that when I need help, she will be available." Elizabeth P. Fondren, as a family lawyer, comes highly recommended overall.