Law Offices of Douglas Borthwick

Law Offices of Douglas Borthwick is a boutique litigation-transactional firm that is known for helping clients reach their legal goals while keeping costs low. Our office is based in Santa Ana, with branches in Riverside and Rancho Cucamonga. Douglas Borthwick, a seasoned litigator, has handled personal injury, workers' compensation, family, estate planning, and wage disputes for many years. The firm's team has over twenty years of experience in the legal field, guaranteeing that your representation will be well thought out and designed to help you win your case. Our experience has shown us that legal representation and advice do not have to be expensive. We have the results to prove that we are committed to our clients. A person can file this action to dissolve the marriage between a husband and a wife who are married. The court can also order child custody, visitation, and spousal maintenance (alimony) apart from returning the parties to the status of a single person. When filing for an action, the petitioner must serve the respondent personally with the required documents. If the Respondent fails to file a response within 30 days after service, the petitioner may apply for a default to be entered. The petitioner can complete the divorce case without the involvement of the respondent. A default has been entered, and the case can also be heard. This case can be resolved on a contested and uncontested basis. This case will be heard when the respondent has filed the necessary responsive pleadings. If the parties cannot agree on many issues, the Court must address the issues. Cases that are uncontested are those where the parties agree. On all issues and can cooperate. The Court does not have to intervene. The matter is over once the signed documents that are required by court, and all the necessary forms have been handed in.

The attorney Douglas Borthwick review is positive. He is lauded for his excellent care of clients and constant communication with them. Several clients mentioned that he was able to ease their stress, mostly due to the scary court letters and proceedings in a case involving his loved ones. His firm’s paralegal Pete Sosa is acknowledged for his guidance and advice in their cases. The two formed a reliable team that supported the client throughout the case. Clients also praised the outcome of Attorney Borthwick's cases. For example, a client whose divorce case got a positive result commended the lawyer for his good work and successful performance in court. Such review suggests that the attorney is excellent at handling various family cases and that clients are eager to recommend him to others. He was caring, responsive, and attentive to his clients' needs and concerns. The clients appreciated the lawyer for his professionalism, knowledge, communication, personality, ethics, and work ethic. The attorney offered exceptional service at a fair price. Most of his clients left satisfied and assured that they were in good hands. His excellent courtroom demeanor indicates that he is a compassionate lawyer who goes above and beyond to help his clients.