First Admitted: 1993, California

Professional Webpage: https://www.hbplaw.com/our-attorneys/carrie-block/

Bar/Professional Activity:

California, 1993
Member of Women's President's Organization, 2011
California State Bar
Member of Orange County Bar Association, 1993
Member of Pro Visors, 2010
Member of Collaborative Divorce Solutions of Orange County, 2010
Association for Certified Family Law Specialists
Member of State Bar of California, 1993
Member of American Bar Association, 1993
Member of International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, 2010
Member of Pro Growth, 2011
Member of Los Angeles County Bar Association, 1993
Member of National Charity League, 2010

Videos:

I like dealing with complicated cases, whether it be someone with a lot of assets including business, including property that might be all over the country, all over the world. I like dealing with complicated payroll, when they get paid with stock options and things like that. I like dealing with complicated custody cases where people live far apart from each other. It's these new novel things that you're finding and you're dealing with and figuring out, and helping these people figure out what they need to do with their life to move on after divorce. No matter how complex or complicated your case is, my years of experience and my years of practicing family law, and the fact that I'm a Certified Family Law Specialist will help you get through the process., What are your favorite types of cases?, 2024
I decided to go to law school because I wanted to do something in my life to help people. To help people with problems they had in their lives. People who are going through their divorce are having a very difficult time, and the right lawyer can help them through that difficult time., What made you pursue a career in law?, 2024
The thing I like most about family law is that every day is different. One day I'm dealing with a domestic violence case, the next day I might be dealing with child custody. And sometimes I'm dealing with high-asset, financial cases with people that have billion-dollar businesses that we're dividing and figuring out what they earn to get support going., Why did you choose to specialize in family law?, 2024
My strength as an attorney is, I know when we can negotiate a case and when we need to prepare to litigate. You've always got to be preparing for litigation because you never know when the settlement's going to break down. So I work in both worlds. I'm willing to settle a case if it's the right thing for my client but if not, we're ready to go to war and litigate the case., What are some qualities that make you stand out as an attorney?, 2024
Once you file for a divorce and you have filed the petition in the summons, it's served on the other side to the other party. They have a 30-day period to respond to the action. If they respond within the 30-day period, the process of the divorce will begin moving forward. If they don't respond, there are ways to take their defaults and move forward in that manner. We will discuss your options, plan a course of action with you, file the divorce for you, get them served, and start the process of the divorce for you. If you're considering filing for divorce, you should talk to an attorney at Holstrom, Block & Parke who can provide you the information that you need to understand the process, understand what's going to happen, and how to move forward with your life after the divorce., What happens after I've filed for divorce?, Family Law, Divorce, 2019
California is no-fault divorce state, so you don't have to prove a reason for divorce. There are certain requirements for filing for divorce in California. You have to have lived in the state for six months and in the county that you are filing in, for three months. There are ways to get around that. You can file for legal separation or something like that first. Those are things that we, here at Holstrom Block & Parke can to talk to you about and help you understand how best to proceed with the divorce if that's what you want to do., How to file for divorce in California?, Family Law, Divorce, 2019
In California, you can file for domestic violence restraining orders. Domestic violence can consist of physical violence, emotional violence, mental abuse, and even harassment or stalking. All may be basis for filing for a domestic violence restraining order. If you think that you're a victim of domestic violence, you should consult with an attorney at Holstrom, Block & Parke to discuss your rights., What is domestic violence?, Family Law, Domestic Violence, 2019

Special Licenses/Certifications:

State Bar of California Certified Specialist - Family Law, 2010
Certified Family Law Specialist, California Bar Association, January 2001

Pro bono/Community Service:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, 2012
Grade Level Advisor for National Charity League, Inc., 2006
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), 2012
Orangewood Children's Foundation, 2013

Honors/Awards:

The 2024 listing of leading Orange County Family, Matrimonial & Divorce Lawyers details lawyers/attorneys practicing within the areas of family, divorce and matrimonial law matters in the Orange County area who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas., Leading Orange County Family, Matrimonial & Divorce Lawyer, Doyle's Guide, 2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2016
Awarded the status of “California Certified Family Law Specialist” by the California Board of Legal Specialization
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2014
Super Lawyers section, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025., Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Educational Background:

University of California, Los Angeles, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1990

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

Author, Many Lose Health Insurance In Divorce, Los Angeles Daily Journal, 2013
Speaker, Divorce and Financial Planning, Financial Planning Association, 2012

Carrie Block