San Rafael, CA
Mediation Lawyer at San Rafael, CA
Practice Areas: Mediation, Marriage & Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation
OUTCOME: successful reduction of child support
Father's original child support order was based on inaccurate data and improper assumptions. At child support modification hearing, obtained an order for a significant reduction in child support that ... accurately reflects the financial circumstances of parents and child's needs.
OUTCOME: Drafted premarital agreement to protect parties' assets
Parties contemplating second marriage, who already had children from first marriage, wanted to protect their assets from going to new partner's children. Drafted premarital agreement to satisfy asset ... protection desires of parties.
OUTCOME: amicable divorce, saving much time, heartache, and money, compared to litigation.
Divorce of high net worth individuals, which included the following issues: custody, child support, spousal support, out of state properties, and division of family business interests. This case began ... acrimoniously due to infidelity. However, I helped the parties look beyond the demise of their personal relationship and instead focus on the development of their co-parenting relationship. Once the parties recognized each other's commitment to their children, as well as their joint desire to excel as parents long term, they learned to work together on other issues. With my guidance, they were able to reach fair agreements on custody, as well as property division, debt allocation, and support. What could have been a long and expensive litigation battle was resolved amicably and inexpensively, allowing both parties to move forward toward a better life after divorce, with the ability to co-parent effectively, rather than being emotionally scarred and embittered from a nasty divorce. This benefited both the parties and their children.
OUTCOME: joint custody and visitation modification denied
Represented Mother in a case where Father, who had a substance abuse problem and a history of neglect, sought joint custody and increased parenting time in an effort to reduce his child support obligat ... ion. After a custody trial, Father's requested orders were denied, as I proved that Father was unfit, and his desired orders were not in the children's best interests.
OUTCOME: Helped client protect asset and preserve marriage
Spouse wanted to buy new real property, but make sure such property would be separate property, rather than community property, due to concern over lack of marriage stability. Advised spouse on how to ... approach matter with spouse to encourage agreement. Drafted post-marital agreement that included terms to protect spouse's interests.
OUTCOME: Father obtained move away order
As part of divorce, father wanted to relocate with minor child from CA to east coast. Mother objected. After custody evaluation and custody trial, father obtained order to allow move-away with child. ...
OUTCOME: Prevented relocation of children
12 year marriage involving 2 minor children, which included issues of spousal support, child support, custody, and division of assets and debts. Main issue was mother's proposed move out of state with ... the children. With my assistance, Father obtained sole physical custody and prevented mother's move away with the children.
OUTCOME: Father obtained proper visitation with his child
Mother falsely accused father of child abuse in an attempt to gain a litigation advantage in a highly contested custody battle. With my help, Father defeated such false allegations and obtained proper ... custody and visitation orders.
OUTCOME: Case settled
Wife filed for divorce. I represented Husband. This case involved many issues, including spousal support, division of a large estate, including multiple properties, division of debts, etc. Although ... this case could have escalated into a long battle, opposing counsel and I worked together to keep the parties on track and resolve all disputes. From start to finish, the case was completed within only a few months.
OUTCOME: Mother obtained sole legal and physical custody
Father had substance abuse issues and was reluctant to get treatment. I produced evidence to demonstrate the extent of this person's problem. I further helped craft a plan, and obtained court orders ... whereby father had limited visitation rights in order to protect the child until adequate progress was reached in rehabilitation. Upon receiving appropriate court orders, the family began to make progress to restore a more positive environment for the child.
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