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Hayward, CA Child Custody lawyers (91)

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Bernie Kempen
4.5 stars 15 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1993
Certified Family Law Specialist* *CA State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Family, Alimony
Cristin Lowe
4.0 stars 14 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2005
A native of the Bay Area, Ms. Lowe attended college at Sacramento State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies, with an emphasis in small group and interpersonal communications and a minor in Music. After graduating...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Mediation
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Mark Ressa
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1979
Certified Fam Law Specialist, Past Chair to Family Law Section of the CA State Bar, 'Super Lawyer.'
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Alimony, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Family
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Stuart MacKenzie
4.5 stars 11 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.0
Licensed since 1980
Helping families – resolving disputes. Call now to speak with an experienced attorney.
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship
Kathleen Reeves
3.5 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.0
Licensed since 1983
Review: “Kathleen treats her clients with respect works on their behalf at all times. It's great to feel that you have someone in your corner looking out for you when you go through a process like this. She not only knows t...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Family
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Kelly Gamble
4.5 stars 6 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.9
Licensed since 2004
I'm a Bay Area Native. My proudest accomplishments are that I'm a mother, wife and an 11 year Army Veteran. I met my husband (also an Army Veteran) in 1989 after returning from a tour of duty in the Philippines. We were both Civil Affairs S...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Family
Shari Kumin
5.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.7
Licensed since 1987
Review: “Shari handled my case for naturalization not to long ago, she kept me well informed at all times and worked around my schedule even as far as her having to leave out of state for a immigration conference she was still ar...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Juvenile, Immigration
Sara Raymond
5.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 6.9
Licensed since 2002
Review: “Very reliable and high integrity quotient. Involvement level is very high. Easy to work with. Computer saavy, very efficient with all kinds of paperwork. Readies motions, pleadings in 30% time of what most attorneys do, ...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Family
Debra Slone
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.1
Licensed since 1988
Review: “I was arrested on a felony charge under a highly questionable legal basis. The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, but the prosecution continued. Ms. Slone moved to have charges dropped for illegal search and seizure, bu...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Juvenile, Uncontested Divorce, Alimony, Child Abuse
Kevin Flynn
2.5 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.7
Licensed since 1976
Review: “Retained Atty. Flynn for divorce and custody cases. Advisement was always right on- even if I didnt always agree initially or like the reality of the case. Advice is always to the point, he offers pros and cons of cours...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Family, Child Support, Divorce & Separation

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Child custody

If you are getting divorced and have children, part of the divorce agreement will involve determining where and with whom the children will live. A child custody lawyer can help you negotiate custody, either by agreement or in court. The custodial parent (the one the child lives with) earns the legal right to make decisions regarding the child's lifestyle, welfare, and education. Some parents opt for joint custody, which means children divide their time between both parents' homes, and parents share the right to make decisions on behalf of the children. If you as parents are unable to agree on child custody, a judge will decide for you.