Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce):
We work with you to solve all issues of a divorce,
including child custody and visitation, child/spousal support, and
division of property.
Legal Separation:
In cases of legal separation we resolve
all the same issues as a divorce, except that the two parties
remain married at the end.
Establishment of Parental Relationship (Paternity):
When a child is born outside of marriage,
there must be a determination of parentage. We assist in having
paternity established and then establishing the appropriate
custody and visitation and child support orders relative to
that child.
Child Custody & Visitation:
We endeavor to obtain child custody and
visitation orders appropriate to each individual case and in
the best interests of the children.
Child Support:
California law sets a guideline for support
that is used in most cases. We can determine what guideline
support is likely to be in your case and can represent you
in an effort to insure the appropriate support order is made
by the court. We can also determine if you fall within a guideline
exception.
Restraining Orders:
If the situation is appropriate for a
restraining order, we will file all the necessary paperwork
and attend all the hearings in an effort to establish an order
that maintains the safety of all parties involved in your case
for the maximum amount of time permitted by law.
Guardianships:
In situations where a child isn't being
adequately cared for by his/her parents, we assist non-parent
relatives or non-relatives in their application for orders
allowing them to step in on behalf of the parent to care for
the child. In cases where it is appropriate, we also assist
parents or guardians in applying to be guardians of the child's
estate.
Domestic Partnership registry and dissolution:
We participate in filing all the necessary
paperwork to register or dissolve a domestic partnership as
permitted by California law.
111 W. Saint John Street, Suite 205 San Jose, CA 95113