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The decision to divorce or modify an agreement is not always a controversial one. Our mediators work with you to generate creative solutions that may be different than a court would decide.
Divorce not only brings emotional trauma, but also financial uncertainty. You want to ensure that the child and spousal support you are paying or receiving is an accurate reflection of you and your ex-spouse's financial picture. If you are facing a more complex dissolution regarding tax matters, Ms. Sims holds a Master of Law in Taxation (LL.M.) and can help you understand your options.
Putting your children's well-being first is vital in getting them through a difficult and sometimes traumatic process. We focus on the best interests of the children and protection of parents' legal rights in custody cases.
Becoming a guardian is a big responsibility, but we have found that the result is rewarding for everyone involved.
While child support amounts are determined by statewide guidelines, nuances and complexities exist that go beyond any set formulas. Determining support is more than entering numbers into a calculator.
Domestic violence goes beyond the physical altercation that occurs after a marriage has gone bad. We focus on getting the facts and protecting your rights, whether you are the victim or the accused.
If you have taken on the responsibilities of a parent, it's important to formalize your relationship so that you also have the legal rights that come with being a parent.
Men and women often share the same concerns as they go through the divorce process. Men, however, have to overcome the belief that courts still favor women on key issues such as child custody, visitation and spousal support.
Courts usually allow fair and reasonable property division arrangements that the parties agree to, but if both parties cannot agree, the property will be divided by the California Superior Court. If your divorce involves challenging property division and tax-related issues, you need an attorney with both experience and an advanced taxation degree.
Under the law, marriage is a contract between two people. California has a detailed set of laws that dictate how property should be divided if the marriage contract ends, but it is also possible to set your own terms by creating a legally binding prenuptial or postnuptial agreement.
