Practice Areas

Family law matters often involve some of life's most important personal and financial decisions. Whether you are navigating a divorce, legal separation, child custody or visitation dispute, child or spousal support, property division, or other family law issue, experienced legal guidance can help protect your rights and your family's future. Family law services include representing clients through every stage of the legal process, from negotiating settlements and preparing marital settlement agreements to litigating contested matters when necessary. Every case is approached with a focus on finding practical, effective solutions while helping clients make informed decisions and move forward with confidence during what can be a challenging time.

Guardianships of children are essential legal arrangements that ensure minors receive the care and protection need when their parents are unable to fulfill their responsibilities. We provide guidance to families seeking guardianship, helping them navigate the legal processes involved. Our dedicated team assists with filing petitions, gathering necessary documentation, and representing clients in court to secure the best interests of the child. With a focus on compassion and understanding, we aim to create a stable and nurturing environment for children in need of guardianship.

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) & Retirement Division involves the preparation, review, and implementation of court orders necessary to divide retirement benefits during divorce or legal separation. These services include drafting Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) for ERISA-governed retirement plans, Military Pension Division Orders, Court Orders Acceptable for Processing (COAPs) for federal retirement systems, and other retirement division orders for public retirement plans. Representation also includes retirement asset valuation, community and separate property tracing, pension division, distribution planning, post-judgment modifications and corrective orders, and resolving disputes involving retirement benefits to help ensure retirement assets are divided accurately and in accordance with California and Federal law.

We offer family mediation as a constructive approach to resolving disputes related to family matters, such as divorce, child custody, and support arrangements. Our experienced mediators facilitate discussions between parties, helping them communicate effectively and reach mutually beneficial agreements. This process emphasizes collaboration over conflict, allowing families to maintain relationships while navigating sensitive issues. By choosing our mediation services, you can often achieve more satisfactory outcomes in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner compared to traditional litigation.

Our practice is dedicated to representing clients in the pursuit of restraining orders, prioritizing their safety and peace of mind. We specialize in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders to protect individuals from abusive partners, as well as Elder Abuse Restraining Orders aimed at safeguarding vulnerable seniors. Furthermore, we provide assistance with Civil Harassment Restraining Orders and Workplace Violence Restraining Orders, ensuring that those facing unwanted and disruptive behavior can the legal support they need. Your safety is our mission, and we are here to help you navigate these challenging situations.

When a loved one is no longer able to safely manage their personal affairs, healthcare, or finances, a conservatorship may be necessary to protect their well-being and assets. Conservatorship services include evaluating whether a conservatorship is appropriate, preparing and filing petitions, representing clients throughout the court process, and advising conservators on their ongoing fiduciary duties after appointment. Assistance is available for general, limited, and probate conservatorships, as well as related estate planning options that may help avoid the need for a conservatorship through advance planning, such as living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and advance health care directives.

Whether you are creating your first estate plan or updating existing documents, comprehensive estate planning provides peace of mind while helping protect your assets, provide for your loved ones, and ensure your wishes are carried out both during your lifetime and after your passing. Services include the preparation of revocable and irrevocable living trusts, wills, durable financial powers of attorney, advance health care directives, trust funding, and related estate planning documents tailored to your individual goals. A well-crafted estate plan can help avoid probate, ensure trusted individuals can manage your financial and medical affairs in the event of incapacity, protect your beneficiaries, and provide for the orderly and efficient transfer of your estate according to your wishes.

Our firm’s experienced attorneys are here to guide you through the intricate Court of Appeals process related to family law. If you feel that a trial court's ruling on divorce, custody disputes, or other family matters is unjust due to false information, improper procedures, or misinterpretation of the law, we are ready to assist. We are committed to safeguarding your rights and interests, as well as those of your children, to ensure your family's future well-being. Trust us to advocate for you as we navigate the complexities of your case.