Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support & Property

Family law cases can be stresfful, especially when children are involved. Our office prepares divorce filings, child custody and support motions, spousal support and move-out order requests. Need a court date to go to mediation for a parenting plan...? No problem, we can help with that too.

Have a child but not married to the other parent? No problem, we prepare paternity actions. If you need a paternity test to prove DNA because you are not certain the child is biologically yours, we can assist you.

Already Divorced?

If you need a QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) to divide a retirement plan that was awarded to you in your divorce, we can prepare this document for you.

If you need an Order to Show Cause so that you can go back to Court to modify your child custody or support Order, we can help you.

If you want to garnish wages because your ex is not paying court ordered support, we can help.

Restraining Orders

Acts of Domestic Violence can occur on a small scale, and they can also get out of control very quickly. Domestic Violence is a serious issue. If you are a victim of domestic violence and need a restraining order for protection, we can help you. Both men and women committ acts of domestic violence every day. If you are located in Stanislaus County and are a victim of domestic violence, you can also seek help at the Haven Women's Center of Stanislaus County (209)524-4331. If you are located in San Joaquin County and are a victim, you can contact the Women's Center of San Joaquin (209) 465-4878. If you need an emergency restraining order, contact us today!

Adoptions

Step Parent, Relative or no-relation. It does not matter, we can prepare your documents. We also prepare adult adoptions. Be aware that the Community Services Agency (CSA) will be required by the Court to conduct a home-study of your home in order to complete the adoption process. There are fees involved in these home studies, depending on the adoption type. There are no home-study fees for adult adoptions. In some cases, parental rights may need to be terminated prior to the Court Ordering an adoption. We can prepare these documents for you as well.

Emancipations,Guardianships,Domestic Partnership Dissolutions, and Request for Minor to Marry are also prepared by our office. Call today for more information.

If you need assistance with something that is not listed here, call us anyway - we may be able to help you.