FAMILY LAW ARTICLES
Mimi Moon
Prior to contacting Hartley Lamas Et Al. I had consulted 5-6 other attorneys in Ventura County. At each consultation I learned the attorney’s fees and how said fees were calculated but I learned little to nothing about anything else so after each consultation I left feeling confused, defeated and hopeless…
Carla Hartley was my saving grace. From the second my call was answered by HL staff, I felt a sense of relief. I was treated with kindness and understanding and there were questions answered and information given that I didn’t even know I needed to know, like did I have to contact my future ex’s attorney as the letter I received from said attorney stated and when did my ex file since I had no idea this was coming till I received that letter from my ex’s attorney. At my consultation Carla started by telling me a little bit about the firm and a bit about herself then she asked about ME! She wanted to know my story and why I was in need of her services. I was an emotional wreck and truth be told, very little of that consultation sunk in but I will never forget what Carla said as she wrapped up our meeting… “You’ve been treated like sh*t for a very long time… I’m not going to let you be treated like that anymore.”
It’s been a year and a half of uphill battles with my ex and I struggle with the financial burden/stress that divorce brings and there are times that I question all. the. things but I have never questioned or regretted my decision to choose Hartley Lamas Et Al.. My questions/concerns are ALWAYS addressed quickly and completely. My representative at court appearances, Pat Lamas, makes sure I’m as prepared as humanly possible and even though she has to be hardcore, she’s nothing but kind to me. The entire staff is warm and helpful and I appreciate that so much! What I appreciate most is while I understand my divorce is business for the firm, the firm understands that I’m going through the emotional side of divorce and they respect that.
My divorce journey isn’t over and I pray I never find myself in need of a divorce attorney again BUT if I do, I’ll be back at Hartley Lamas Et Al.
