General Info

Child Abuse Cases (Juvenile Dependency) (CPS) - Defending innocent parents, representing children, advocating for relative or foster parent placement or adoption. Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) and Legal Separation. Division of Marital Estate (Community Property) - Disclosure Requirements, Characterization, Award of Assets and Assignment of Debts, Use of Family Residence, Temporary Orders for Payment of Community Debts Before Judgment. Child Custody - Joint and Sole Physical Custody, Legal Custody, Parenting Plans, Move- Away Cases. Child Support - Calculation, Determination of Income Available for Support, Cost Reimbursements. Spousal Support (Alimony) - Temporary and Post-Judgment (Modification and Termination Motions), Determination of Marital Standard of Living; Partner Support. Retirement Plan Division - Community Property Determinations; QDRO planning. Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders - Restraining Orders Applications and Defense. Paternity & Maternity Determinations - Uniform Parentage Act (Custody and Support actions involving unmarried parents). Domestic Partnerships - LGBT Issues, Partnership Support. Grandparent, Relative and Step-Parent Rights - Visitation Petitions. Guardianship - Probate Court Proceedings and Defense. Writs and Appeals - Involving Family Law Property and Custody Decisions and Juvenile Dependency Court Decisions.