Call For Consultation:
(408) 288-7800
Tap Here to Call Us
Call for Consultation
(408) 288-7800
Home
Our Firm
Attorneys
Staff
Practice Areas
Mediation
Testimonials
Resources
Current Events / News Releases
Local Courts
Family Justice Center Courthouse
Helpful Links
Blank Forms
Dissolution Road Map
Custody and Visitation Road Map
Contact Us
Helping You and Your Family
Start Again
Request a Consultation
Home
Site Map
Site Map
Home
Our Firm
Attorney Profiles
Jennifer A. Mello
Traci J. Pickering
Jessica A. Pellerin
Staff Profiles
Practice Areas
Divorce
Bifurcating Issues
Divorce Relocation
Service of Process: The Basics
Communication and Keeping the Kids Out of the Middle
3 Common Questions Regarding Divorce
Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders
Nesting Arrangements
Declarations of Disclosure
Mediation
What is Mediation’s Role in your Contested Custody / Visitation Case?
Family Law Mediation & Its Benefits
Legal Separation
Child Support
Imputing Income for Child Support
Spousal Support / Alimony
Paying Support to a Spouse Who Doesn’t Work
Length of Marriage and Spousal Support
What Do You Mean I Have to Pay Additional Support?
Child Custody / Visitation
Grandparent Visitation
Move Away
Minor’s Counsel
Drug Testing: What You Need to Know
Bird Nesting Agreement: Does it Work?
Does California Have Jurisdiction Over Your Custody Matter?
Modifications of Orders
Set Aside of Prior Support Orders
Unbundled Family Law Services
Paternity
Domestic Violence / Restraining Orders
Resources for Those Quarantined With an Abuser
Renewing Your Domestic Violence Restraining Order
Property Valuation and Division
Transmutation Agreements
What is a “Valid Marriage”?
Testimonials
Current Events / News Releases
Loss of Employment and Modification of Family Law Support Obligations
Is it Ever too Late to Collect Child Support? A New Case From San Diego, CA Confirms that the Answer is “No”
How Many Legal Parents can a Child Have? More Than You’d Think!
Broad Discretion in Awarding Attorney Fees “No Longer Exists”
Continued Gifts Considered Income
Brad and Angelina Divorce: Brad’s Therapeutic Visits
Potential Exception to Mediation Confidentiality
Passing of a Spouse Prior to Judgment of Dissolution
New Legislation Re: Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Jennifer Garner on Divorce and Remaining Friends with Ben Affleck
Domestic Violence Restraining Order: What It Does and How It Impacts Custody
IRMO Davis
The Importance of the “Holiday Schedule”
Was It Legal to Record Donald Sterling’s Rant?
Marc Anthony Claims That Increased Child Support Could Cause Problems for His Kids With Ex-Wife, Dayanara Torres, Including Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Olympic Figure Skater Johnny Weir and His Husband Have Reconciled – The Couple’s Short Lived Divorce Proceedings Prove That Divorce is Rarely Simple
New California Legislation: A Child may be Found to Have More Than Two Parents
Jersey Shore Reality Star “Pauly D” in Custody Battle
Clint and Dina Eastwood Divorce – Dina Going Back to Work?
The Indian Child Welfare Act – What It Means for You
Kourtney Kardashian Paternity Suit: Discussion Regarding Paternity
San Diego Padres Player Brian Giles Sued by Ex-Girlfriend for ”Palimony”
Same Sex Marriage
Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders and the Fiduciary Duties of Spouses
Difficult Economic Times Directly Impact Domestic Violence
‘Consulting’ v. ‘Retaining:’ Limited Scope Representation
The Duty of Disclosure and In re Marriage of Rossi: A Cautionary Tale
Should You Modify Your Estate Planning Once You are Divorced?
Kansas City Royals Player Jason Kendall in Custody Battle With Wife – Can Parents Going Through a Divorce Move With the Kids?
Teenagers and Visitation: Some Tips to Keep in Mind
Father’s Custodial Rights… We’ve Come a Long Way
Sandra Bullock and Jesse James Divorce: What About the Kids?
Dodgers’ Owner Frank McCourt Ordered to Pay $637,159 in Monthly Temporary Spousal Support to Wife Jamie McCourt
Musician and Grammy Award Winner Ben Harper Files for Divorce From His Wife of Four Years
Divorce and Education Expenses
How Much Say Should the Children Have in Custody Disputes?
Mel Gibson Ordered to Pay $20,000 Per Month in Child Support – How is Child Support Calculated??
“Teen Mom” Considering Filing for Sole Custody After Baby Dad’s Arrest
Halle Berry’s Custody “Battle”
Wheel of Fortune Jackpot, Community or Separate Property?
Dennis Quaid’s Wife Files for Divorce
Kris Humphries Wants Kim Kardashian to Disclose How Much Money She’s Making
Facebook Founder Weds Day After IPO – Coincidence?
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Divorce Raises Jurisdiction Issues
Drug Testing in Child Custody Disputes
Robert Kennedy, Jr.’s Wife Dies While Divorce Still Pending – What Should You Do to Protect Your Estate?
Chad Ochocinco and Wife Divorcing – Who Should Pay the Attorney Fees?
Halle Berry Has Requested to Move to France With Her Minor Child – Move Away Cases in California
Evander Holyfield Held in Contempt for Failure to Pay Child Support
Custody and the Domestic Violence Presumption
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Reach Settlement on Child Support
Recording Your Ex. . . Is It a Crime?
Baby. . . Baby. . . Baby. . . Justin Bieber DNA Paternity Test Results Still in Question. . . What Now?
Kim Kardashian Finally Divorced – Her Case Presents Several Family Law Issues
Proposition 8, DOMA and Same Sex Marriage – What It Means for You
Another “Kardashian” Divorce – Bruce and Kris Jenner File for Divorce
Disclosure Requirements in a California Divorce
Joinder of Specific Retirement Plans
Legal Separation vs. Dissolution of Marriage
Mediation
Will I Have to Pay My Ex’s Attorney’s Fees and Costs?
Mandatory Settlement Conference
The Age of Social Media and Its Impact on the Restraining Order
Teenagers and Visitation
International Custody Dispute: Kelly Rutherford’s Custody Battle
Best Interests of the Child: What Truly Matters in Divorce
The Latest on Same-Sex Marriage
California’s 6-Month “Cooling Off” Period
Reunification Therapy
Family Law Treatment Court
Emergency Screenings
Custody & Visitation during COVID-19
Physical Separation is No Substitute for a DVRO
Confidentiality – What Bill Cosby’s Release From Prison Tells Us About the Importance of Confidential Statements
Discovery is not a Game. Why The Discovery Process is Vital to The Resolution of Your Divorce
#Freebritney Why Having Your Own Voice in Court Matters
What Kelly Clarkson’s Divorce Teaches Us About Spousal Support
Stephen Curry’s Parents File for Divorce – Starting a Marital Dissolution Action
Tristan Thompson Paternity Suit: Discussion Regarding Paternity
The Role Social Media Plays in a Divorce
Family Businesses in Dissolution or Legal Separation Matters
Is Legal Separation the Path for You?
What Do I Do if I am Experiencing Abuse in My Marriage?
Using Recordings to Obtain a Domestic Violence Restraining Order
Vanderpump Rule’s Lala Kent Protests Family Court Practices
Schools Out for Summer—Considerations for Your Custody and Visitation Case
Pet Custody in California
Why Settlement Agreements Matter
Resources
Local Courts
Family Justice Center Courthouse
Helpful Links
Blank Forms
Dissolution Road Map
Custody and Visitation Road Map
FAQs
Contact Us
Disclaimer
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Contact Us
Call for Consultation
(408) 288-7800
Name
Email
Phone
Message
Contact Us Now
Practice Areas
Divorce
Mediation
Legal Separation
Child Support
Spousal Support / Alimony
Child Custody / Visitation
Modifications of Orders
Set Aside of Prior Support Orders
Unbundled Family Law Services
Paternity
Domestic Violence / Restraining Orders
Property Valuation and Division
What is a “Valid Marriage”?