Romero Law, APC

About Romero Law, APC — Family Law Pasadena, California

Romero Law, APC is a family law Pasadena firm serving clients in Los Angeles County with personalized legal representation for divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division matters. Pasadena-area family law cases are heard at the Pasadena Courthouse of the Los Angeles Superior Court, located at 300 E. Walnut St — one of the busier family law divisions in the county. The firm handles both contested and uncontested family proceedings, giving clients in the San Gabriel Valley an accessible point of contact for all domestic-relations legal needs.

Romero Law, APC is structured as a professional corporation, which signals a firm organized around focused legal service. Clients in Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, and surrounding communities work with the firm through the often-complex Pasadena family court process, including mandatory mediation sessions at Family Court Services before contested custody hearings proceed to a judge.

What Clients Say

Clients of Romero Law, APC appreciate the firm’s straightforward approach and clear guidance through the procedural steps of Los Angeles County family court. Reviewers note responsive communication and an ability to explain complex custody and property-division issues in plain terms, which reduces the stress of an already difficult process.

Family Law Pasadena — Practice Areas & Services

• Divorce & Legal Separation: Uncontested and contested dissolution proceedings in Pasadena’s family law division.
• Child Custody & Visitation: Physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting plans, and modification petitions.
• Child & Spousal Support: Guideline support calculations, enforcement, and post-judgment modifications.
• Property Division: Division of community property and separate property characterization under California law.
• Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: Emergency protective orders and DVRO proceedings in Los Angeles County.
• Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements: Drafting and review of marital agreements under California Family Code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are family law cases heard in Pasadena?

Family law matters for Pasadena residents are handled at the Pasadena Courthouse of the Los Angeles Superior Court, located at 300 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91101. This courthouse covers the San Gabriel Valley and handles divorce, custody, support, and restraining order proceedings for the area.

Does California require mediation before a contested custody hearing?

Yes. Under California Family Code §3170, both parents must attend mediation through Family Court Services before a judge can hear a contested custody or visitation dispute. In Los Angeles County, this mediation is typically scheduled through the courthouse and takes place before any evidentiary hearing proceeds.

How is marital property divided in a California divorce?

California is a community property state, which means assets and debts acquired during marriage are generally split 50/50. Separate property — assets owned before marriage or received as gifts or inheritance — stays with the original owner. Disputes over property characterization are common in longer marriages and often require financial documentation going back many years.