SPECIALIZING IN FAMILY LAW

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A family law firm dedicated to understanding your specific needs by providing you with the results you want. We help you understand what actions we can take on your behalf. We will work with you every step of the way to make sure that you understand the choices you are making and feel empowered to make them.

DISSOLUTION OR LEGAL SEPARATION: cases related to the legal termination of marriages.

• UNCONTESTED DIVORCE:  Dissolution of marriage where both spouses mutually agree to end their marriage without any significant disputes or disagreements. 
• CHILD SUPPORT & CUSTODY: Our experienced team assists you in your matter prioritizing the best interests of the children involved with support, custody and visitation schedules.     
• How is child support calculated?  Most states calculate child support using a formula that considers several factors. These include each parent’s income, the parenting time schedule, and the children’s needs regarding food, shelter, clothing, education, health care, etc.  
• SPOUSAL SUPPORT: We help clients understand their rights under California Law of spousal support, ensuring fair and just arrangements.
• PROPERTY AND ASSET DIVISION: Our firm is well-versed in handling property and asset division cases, aiming for equitable distribution between parties.
• PATERNITY ACTIONS: If you require assistance in establishing or challenging paternity, our skilled attorneys are here to support you throughout the process. 

MEDIATION AND CONSULTATION SERVICES:  We also offer an alternative path to court litigation. We understand that court proceedings can be emotionally and financially taxing. Therefore, we are committed to exploring alternative methods of dispute resolution to help our clients reach mutually beneficial agreements. Our mediation services provide a platform for parties to communicate openly and find common ground outside of the courtroom. Mediation can lead to more amicable resolutions, potentially saving time, money, and emotional distress. (Please note that engaging in mediation is voluntary, and both parties must be willing to participated in good faith. 

• Advantages of Private Mediation:
• Stay out of court.
• Less expensive: Parties can save court costs, attorney fees and witness fees.
• More control: Parties can schedule the session at a convenient time and place. The parties themselves decide whether to settle their case fully, partially or not at all.
• Less stressful:  Mediation is an informal process.  The parties can discuss special concerns about the mediation process with their mediator.
• Unique, case-by-case solutions:  private mediators can help parties create a settlement agreement that fits the parties’ particular situation.

COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE:  Collaborative Divorce is a voluntary dispute resolution process where the parties to a divorce agree to work together respectfully, honestly and in good faith to try to reach a mutually agreeable settlement, without going to court. In the Collaborative Divorce process both parties hire separate, specially trained lawyers to help them resolve their case in a way that addresses their competing needs and shared interests.  

We are dedicated to your success.   We are a compassionate team who are not only dedicated to your case from beginning to end, but who are aggressive in court to ensure you get the best team on your side.