Christina Maranhao

I went through a divorce this year. Even though my now ex-wife and I decided to use a mediator, I wanted my own attorney to navigate me through the process and to ensure I was being represented fairly. I hired Christina upon the glowing recommendation from friends who had hired her to mediate their... divorce. On the very first phone call, I relaxed knowing I had found the very best consultant possible. Christina is incredibly smart and knowledgeable and kept me 100% aware of my rights under California law as she guided me through the divorce process. She read through and explained all of my divorce paperwork and court documents up to the final agreement and court filing. I signed every single document knowing I was protected. Beyond that, Christina was kind, patient and very understanding that her clients are going through an emotionally difficult time. I could not imagine navigating the divorce process without her. I hope you never need a divorce attorney, but if you do, you couldn't be in better hands.

My divorce was a nightmare of complexity. I had trouble finding a lawyer with both the experience and willingness to take it on. After consulting with several attorneys I was referred to More Law For Children and Christina Maranhao. After the consultation I knew immediately I had the right firm t...o handle the divorce and child custody for my case. Christina and her team were professional and experienced in all of the matters I was concerned about. As time went on and unexpected things arose they were prepared at every step. Things took a while. I mention that because I initially worried things would get forgotten or fall through the cracks. This was not the case. Evey communication was as if we had just spoken about things. Christina really kept on top of things and made me feel as if I were her only client. Her strength is definitely perfect follow through and relentless attention to detail. I needed this to offset my tendency to put things off until the last minute. Life sucked during the quarantine and divorce, so thank goodness Christina had enough focus, resolve, and fortitude for all of us. I also thought billing was fair. My other experiences with attorneys have not been such, so it was a relief to have things come in at or below the estimate and have invoices outlining everything. I hope I never need Christina again, but for anyone in a tough divorce and child custody situation, it is a relief to have her in your corner.

I couldn't afford to hire a lawyer, but I needed to get legal advice on a custody issue with my nephew and was referred to Christina Maranhao. I was at a total loss on what to do and just needed some information and guidance. Christina listened to my story, and looked over the case file, then walke...d me through what I needed to do. She even printed out the paperwork and showed me what needed to be filled out, and where I needed to go to file this. Later that evening I received an e-mail from her with all of the information I needed for the paperwork. After months of anxiety and stress over this situation, it only took one visit to put everything in place.

Christina Maranhao was my attorney for an extremely difficult custody case in 2015. My case resulted in a 10-day trial, and due to the expertise and knowledge of Ms. Maranhao, it had a very successful outcome. She walked me through every step and procedure and I always knew what to expect. I wou...ld definitely recommend Christina Maranhao as an attorney - you will be in great hands.