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San Fernando Family Law Attorney

Cutter & Lax Attorneys at Law Helps Families through Tough Times

Are you facing a divorce? Is your family interested in adopting a child?

If you are dealing with any area of family law, it is imperative that you get a knowledgeable lawyer on your side.

At Cutter & Lax Attorneys at Law, we provide the reliable legal assistance our clients deserve.

We have more than 30 years' collective experience.

In addition, our firm boasts an attorney who is board certified in family law; we understand how complex these cases can be and dedicate our expertise to helping our clients protect their best interests.

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Our Practice Areas

Comprehensive Legal Services Tailored to You

Cases We Handle

Family Law 
The legal area of family issues can incorporate a wide range of situations.

From dissolving marriages to adopting a new child into a family, these legal situations are typically emotionally charged and complex.

Therefore, it is imperative to get a knowledgeable attorney involved as soon as possible.

Divorce 
The idea of ending a marriage is never a simple one—let alone when the law gets involved.

At our San Fernando office, we know what you're facing, and we are ready to do everything possible to ensure our clients get the help they deserve.

You can trust that we will do everything to represent your best interests.

Legal Separation 
In some cases, a married couple may be looking to split, but a separation is not an option for them.

Often, this is due to religious concerns or from another personal reason to keep the legal status of marriage.

In these situations, we can help you explore a legal separation.

Annulment 
If you are looking to go beyond a separation and instead want to make it as if the marriage never existed, our family law attorneys can help you seek an annulment.

If this is achieved, the law will view the marriage as nullified—it will be as if it never happened at all.

Property Division 
In the state of California, divorces are dealt with using community property laws. This means that property acquired during the marriage will be "community property," unless it was specified for one person.

This can complicate property division—let our attorneys step in and help.

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Hear It From Our Clients

Every Case Creates An Impact
    "I was especially impressed with his control and approach in the courtroom."
    He very knowledgeable about the law and was able to give me his opinion through his experience with the law and the courtroom. He was patient in explaining the positives and negatives of the legal pursuits, along with the risks. I was especially impressed with his control and approach in the courtroom. He was direct, to the point, and would not back down. He won't let go. He is excellent at arguing the law and questioning witnesses.
    - Former Client
    "He was always responsive and really listened to my concerns and goals and worked towards achieving them."
    Had a wonderful experience with this law firm, Matthew Lax in particular. He is very knowledgeable and fights for you without creating unnecessary work and hardship in the process. He was always responsive and really listened to my concerns and goals and worked towards achieving them. Got a great result for me!
    - Ruth Z.
    "The lawyers at Cutter & Lax, specifically Matthew Lax, are very intelligent, decisive and thorough when it comes to caring for their clients."
    Throughout my whole experience working with this firm, I always felt welcomed, comforted and supported. The lawyers at Cutter & Lax, specifically Matthew Lax, are very intelligent, decisive and thorough when it comes to caring for their clients. This is the only firm I would ever feel comfortable returning to when a situation presented itself. All around fantastic experience and outcome!
    - Danielle A.
    "He is very knowledgeable with military law and what my rights are as a active duty military member."
    The life experience that I am going thru right now is extremely tough! Being an active duty military member and going thru a divorce is something I don't wish on anyone, but having these guys on your side, especially Nelson Cutter makes the process much less painful. He is very knowledgeable with military law and what my rights are as a active duty military member. Thank you!
    - Charles N.
    "Matthew Lax made the experience of going thru a very difficult divorce very smooth."
    Matthew Lax made the experience of going thru a very difficult divorce very smooth and he was so knowledgeable and helpful and always available for any problems. He got me a very generous settlement that I didn't expect. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
    - Sally L.
    "Received excellent counsel representation during my military divorce."
    Consummate professionals! Received excellent counsel representation during my military divorce. I highly recommend their services
    - Devin B.
    "Matthew Lax and his partner are very good attorneys and when going through something as unpleasant as a divorce, it's good to have them on your side!"
    Cutter & Lax is a great law firm. I have a lot of family and friends that are satisfied clients. The Encino office is conveniently located and you are always greeted with a friendly smile. Matthew Lax and his partner are very good attorneys and when going through something as unpleasant as a divorce, it's good to have them on your side!
    - Ely G.