Power Prep Legal

Power Prep Legal, under the skilled guidance of owner Kei, offers assistance to the public in navigating the detailed process of completing, filing, and serving legal paperwork.

With Kei's extensive background as a Legal Processing Clerk at the San Bernardino Superior Courthouse and over a decade of legal experience, Power Prep Legal is uniquely positioned to provide clients with top-notch legal documents.

Who We Are

The owner, Keikilani, known to most as "Kei", worked for the San Bernardino ​Superior Courthouse as a Legal Processing Clerk and has more than a decade ​of legal experience. Throughout her years working for the court, Kei gained ​useful knowledge and insights which she uses today preparing her client's ​legal documents. Her experience and comprehensive background in the court ​gives her an advantage in the legal field that is proven through her work. Kei ​and the staff at Power Prep Legal are dedicated to ensuring their client's needs ​are met and will go above and beyond to make sure every client they assist ​has a positive experience.

What we can do for you.

Assistance with Dissolution, Legal Separation, or Annulment of Marriage/Domestic Partnership:

Our services involve guiding clients through the accurate and prompt completion of necessary paperwork. We can petition the ​court to address matters such as child custody, visitation, property division, asset/debt allocation, and spousal/child support all as ​part of the dissolution process. Alternatively, if both parties can reach agreements outside of court, we can facilitate the drafting ​and notarization of a settlement agreement for submission to the court.

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Petition for Establishing Parentage and Arranging Child Custody and Visitation for Unmarried Couples:

Our services encompass the accurate and prompt filing of these essential documents, including the option to request child ​support if no prior support case is active with the Department of Child Support Services. While this filing does not automatically ​result in a court date, it is typically submitted alongside an additional legal packet to petition for a scheduled hearing. This ​supplementary packet includes a comprehensive five-page supportive declaration crafted to eloquently articulate the client's ​requests and reasoning. Our team is recognized for delivering meticulously crafted declarations that effectively advocate for our ​clients' interests. This aspect is particularly crucial for self-represented parties, as the declaration serves as their voice in court ​proceedings. In instances where both parties cannot reach a custody and visitation agreement, the court may refer them to ​mediation. Should mediation fail to yield an agreement, the court mediator will compile a report containing recommendations for ​the judge's consideration.

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Assistance with Emergency Ex Parte:

In urgent situations where immediate court orders are necessary to prevent imminent harm, our office provides expedited ​assistance with emergency ex parte filings. An ex parte filing involves presenting evidence and arguments to a judge with little or ​no notice to the opposing party, typically on an emergency basis within a few days. Seeking assistance with emergency ex partes ​is crucial, as the initial hearing often involves the judge reviewing paperwork rather than directly speaking to either party. These ​filings take precedence in our office due to their time-sensitive nature. Emergency ex parte hearings may be requested to address ​situations such as immediate danger to children or the need to expedite an existing court date. While the judge ultimately ​determines whether the situation qualifies as an emergency, our team ensures that the filing is presented with urgency and ​clarity, thoroughly explaining the emergency circumstances to the court.

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Restraining Order Assistance:

Family Law Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, commonly referred to as "DVROs," are legal measures intended to prevent ​harassment or abuse inflicted by one individual (the restrained person) upon another (the protected party). These orders can be ​pursued by a variety of individuals, including spouses, former partners, and family members, encompassing those related to you ​either by blood or marriage, or someone you once dated. Seeking assistance with restraining orders is imperative, as the initial ​hearing typically involves the judge reviewing documentation rather than engaging directly with either party. Our office ​specializes in handling both family law restraining orders and civil harassment restraining orders, which differ based on the ​nature of your relationship with the restrained party. While family law restraining orders involve individuals with familial or past ​romantic ties, civil harassment restraining orders often pertain to cohabitants, roommates, coworkers, and individuals unrelated ​to you by blood or marriage, and with whom you have never been romantically involved. Given their time-sensitive nature, these ​cases receive priority attention in our office, and we approach them with urgency, ensuring that the paperwork is meticulously ​crafted to accurately depict the circumstances and justify the necessity for a restraining order.

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Assistance with Child Support:

Child support refers to the financial contribution that a court mandates one or both parents to provide each month to aid in ​covering the child's living expenses and support. Our office has extensive experience and expertise in matters related to child ​support. We offer assistance to parties seeking modifications to their child support arrangements, often pursuing adjustments ​such as reductions based on changes in income for either parent, alterations in child custody or visitation, instances of job loss, ​and other relevant factors. Additionally, our team is well-versed in pursuing modifications to child support arrears, which ​represent overdue payments. Given the complexity surrounding child support documents, it is crucial to enlist the support of ​professionals who possess a deep understanding of this legal landscape to navigate the necessary paperwork effectively.

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Assistance with Process Service:

Process service entails the delivery of a set or series of documents outlining a legal action. While our office does not provide ​personal process serving, many documents filed subsequent to the initial petition in most cases can be served via mail. We offer a ​service-by-mail option and handle the completion of required proof-of-service-by-mail documents. This ensures that the court ​receives the necessary proof of service before your court appearance or within the timeframe specified by the court.

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Assistance with Judgements to Finalize Divorce:

We specialize in assisting clients through the divorce process, addressing key decisions such as asset division, spousal support, ​child custody, and visitation. A divorce can be uncontested if both parties agree on these issues before trial, or contested if they ​cannot initially find common ground but may settle later. Our services include preparing final judgment paperwork tailored to ​each case's specifics, whether it involves a respondent's response or judicial intervention. We facilitate 'default with agreement' ​filings for couples who have agreed on property, financial support, and child care, simplifying the divorce process without ​requiring a response. In contested divorces where agreement isn't reached, a judge makes the final decisions, which may not ​align with the parties' preferences. We emphasize that active involvement in decision-making increases the chances of a ​satisfactory agreement.

Please note, we typically do not assist with judgments for cases not initially started with our services due to logistical challenges. ​However, we encourage you to reach out to discuss your situation, and we can assess whether we can provide support ​depending on the specifics of your case.

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Legal Name Change for an Adult or a Minor:

Power Prep Legal is experienced and proficient in handling legal name changes for both adults and minors. By obtaining a court ​order, you can change your legal name on essential government-issued identification documents, including your driver's license, ​passport, and social security card. We are also well-versed in the requirement to publish the name change in a local newspaper, a ​step we manage on your behalf as part of the process.

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