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San Jose, CA Child custody lawyers

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Jacqueline Anderson
5.0 stars 5 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1990
Review: “Jackie represented me superbly for 4+ years throughout an extremely contentious divorce. She is always prepared and projects an authoritative, confident presence to both opposing counsel and judges. She is always very p...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Alimony, Family
Call (408) 610-1282 Message Website
Call (408) 610-1282 Message Website
Carolyn Helwick
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2007
Review: “Carolyn Helwick came highly recommended. My case was a tough one, having been in and out of the courts over multiple years. There was the added complication of me being out of state. From our first interaction I coul...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Family
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Magdalena Chattopadhya
5.0 stars 30 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2012
Magdalena Chattopadhya practices all areas of family law, providing comprehensive legal representation for matters related to divorce, separation, child custody/support, paternity, retraining orders, and more. She is hands-on with her clients from...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Child Support, Family
Call (408) 840-3917 Message Website
Call (408) 840-3917 Message Website
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Gina Policastri
5.0 stars 22 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2003
Gina Policastri is a Certified Family Law Specialist. Call for a free 1/2 hour consultation.
Practice areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Family, Alimony
Call (866) 278-9467 Message Website
Call (866) 278-9467 Message Website
Michael Schwerin
5.0 stars 12 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1988
I have been practicing law for 27 years, most of that doing family law/divorce cases. Prior to becoming a lawyer I was an accountant/financial analyst at the First National Bank of Chicago. My bachelor's degree is in accounting and my MBA is in ...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Immigration
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Matthew Rudy
5.0 stars 5 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2007
Certified Family Law specialist. Experience you need. Results you want.
Practice areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support, Alimony, Divorce & Separation
Call (408) 329-1739 Message Website
Call (408) 329-1739 Message Website
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Kevin Hutcheson
5.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1989
We take a different approach to divorce than most other law firms. Call
Practice areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Family
Call (408) 520-2633 Message Website
Call (408) 520-2633 Message Website
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Arthur Lin
5.0 stars 5 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2009
Arthur has exclusively practiced family law since his admission to the bar in 2009. He enjoys speaking to his client directly to address all facets of family law, including spousal and child support issues, complex property division, business valu...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence
Call (408) 217-1594 Message Website
Call (408) 217-1594 Message Website
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Christopher Dull
4.5 stars 24 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2008
Law Offices of Christopher W. Dull is here to help solve your child custody disputes!
Practice areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptials
Fixed-fee services: Document review: Prenuptial agreement - $149, Create a parenting plan - $595, and more
Call (408) 638-2573 Message Website
Call (408) 638-2573 Message Website
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$995 fixed fee
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Mitchell Ehrlich
4.5 stars 8 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1998
A Certified Family Law Specialist and Litigator with a wealth of experience
Practice areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support
Call (408) 412-5947 Message Website
Call (408) 412-5947 Message Website

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15-minute Child Custody advice session: $39

Document review: Prenuptial agreement: $149

Document review: Postnuptial agreement: $149

Create a parenting plan: $595

Create a postnuptial agreement: $895

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.