Law Firm Overview

Dealing with a divorce and its aftermath is never easy. Issues of property division, child custody, and spousal support are usually highly emotional and time-consuming. As an experienced family law and divorce lawyer, I help clients through this difficult process, so they can begin their lives again.

At my practice I represent clients in matters involving:

• Divorce
• Legal separation
• Property division
• Spousal support (alimony)
• Child custody and visitation
• Child support
• Post-divorce modifications
• And other matters

In numerous divorce cases involving significant marital property, I have helped my clients obtain fair divisions of property which protected their interests. Sometimes these agreements were reached through negotiation and a mutual desire of the parties to secure a fair agreement. Other times, a more firm and determined approach was needed. Whatever the circumstances, I work hard to obtain the best possible result for my client.

My own experience as a divorced spouse helps me to understand the emotional and financial turmoil which my clients face. As a loving and committed parent, I understand the special pressures which divorce places on parents and children. My goal as a family law attorney is to obtain positive results for my clients, so they can build a new future for themselves and their families.

Areas of Practice

• Adoption
• Child Support 20%
• Contracts
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce 50%
• Family Law 20%
• Real Estate Law
• Mediation
• Alimony & Spousal Support
• Domestic Violance & Neglect
• Mediation & Collaborative Law
• Paternity
• Prenuptual Agreements
• Domesitc Partnerships
• Legal Separation
• Property Division
• Spousal Support (Alimony)
• Post-Divorce Modifications

Honors and Awards

• Certificates of Commendation, 1993 - 1994
• Contra Costa Superior Court Certificate of Appreciation
• Battered Women's Alternatives - Indigent Client Services, 2001

Pro Bono Activities

• Ask-A-Lawyer Program, 1996 - 1999

West Practice Categories

Mediation, Contracts, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Paternity, Real Estate Law