Dennis Geis Temko

If the financial outcome in your divorce case does not make sense, you may be asking whether the court misapplied the law, misunderstood the evidence, or reached a legally incorrect result.

Dennis Temko is a California family law attorney who focuses on appeals involving complex financial, property, and support issues. He represents clients throughout California in cases where the trial court’s decision requires careful appellate review, including disputes over business valuation, income determination, and the interpretation of marital settlement agreements.

Many clients seek Mr. Temko’s help after significant financial rulings, such as:

A business or asset valuation that appears unsupported or inconsistent with the evidence
A community property division that does not align with California law
A marital settlement agreement (MSA) that was misinterpreted or improperly enforced
A support order based on incorrect income calculations, including bonuses, equity compensation, or self-employment income
A case involving fraud, nondisclosure, or breach of fiduciary duty affecting the financial outcome

Family law appeals require more than disagreement with the result. They require identifying legal error, including whether the trial court applied the wrong legal standard, failed to follow required statutory frameworks, or made findings unsupported by substantial evidence. Mr. Temko’s practice focuses on isolating those issues and presenting them effectively on appeal.

His appellate work includes:

Business valuation and complex asset division appeals
Community property and equalization disputes
Marital settlement agreement (MSA) interpretation and enforcement
Income determination and support-related appeals, including issues involving California Family Code section 4058
Retroactivity and support calculation issues under California Family Code section 4009
Spousal support rulings under California Family Code section 4320
Set-aside and post-judgment relief, including cases involving fraud or nondisclosure

In addition to appeals, Mr. Temko handles trial-level matters with an emphasis on developing a clear financial record and preserving appellate issues, particularly in cases involving complex compensation structures, business interests, and high-value estates.

Mr. Temko is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He represents clients statewide, including San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Bay Area.