Oakland, California Divorce Lawyers

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Sarah Van Voorhis
Sarah Van Voorhis
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Ethan M. Weisinger
Ethan M. Weisinger
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Dedicated Divorce Lawyer! Striving to Do What is Best for You & Your Family!

I am a skilled and experienced family law attorney. I am committed to protecting the rights and interests of my clients! You and your family come first! Visit my website for client reviews and call for a consultation.
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Lorna M. Jaynes
Lorna M. Jaynes
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Experienced & Compassionate California Divorce Lawyer! Call for a Consultation!

I am a dedicated and skilled divorce law attorney. I limit my practice to settlement, specializing in collaborative law and mediation. Visit my website to see client testimonials and reviews, or call for a consultation.
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Ali Shahrestani, Esq.
Ali Shahrestani, Esq.
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Exclusive Representation for Discerning Clients

Mr. Shahrestani accepts individual, corporate, high-stakes, and high-conflict litigation and transactional matters. He offers clients passionate advocacy, clear and consistent communications, and true professionalism.
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Robert Chang
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 7 years experience
(510) 388-4866 1300 Clay Street, Ste. 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Traffic Tickets
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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I started my practice with the premise I would always attempt to facilitate a collaborative divorce. Before going to law school, I worked for several years at a family law firm, and saw firsthand the potential of increasing acrimony between spouses when the court system is used haphazardly. Growing up with separated parents, I think I understand the stress and frustration of a long drawn out family divorce. The courts should be a place of last resort - who wants a Judge who barely knows you to make decisions for you? That being...
(510) 388-4866 2016 Lewelling Blvd
 San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 388-4866 1120 E. 14th Street
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 San Leandro, CA 94577
Hannah Elizabeth Sims
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Oakland, CA Divorce Attorney with 23 years experience
(510) 628-0250 1939 Harrison Street
Suite 210
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Col William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
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Hannah E. Sims is a Certified Family Law Specialist with 22 years of experience in the field of divorce and family law. Her boutique law firm includes two associate attorneys and two paralegals who work collaboratively on cases in order to ensure the best results in the most cost-effective manner. While the Law Offices of Hannah E. Sims prides itself in its superb reputation as skilled litigators and trial attorneys, the first approach is always to attempt settlement.
Deborah Lynne Dubroff
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 21 years experience
(510) 452-5050 1939 Harrison Street Suite 750
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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We practice family law exclusively because we like helping people with legal issues that affect them personally. We handle our cases collaboratively, so you always benefit from the best of our expertise, skills, and experience. We're settlement oriented but trial ready.
Amanda J. List
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 16 years experience
(510) 302-6600 2101 Webster Street
Suite 1835
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce, Appeals and Family
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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Amanda J. List is an associate at the Wald Law Group. She specializes in divorces of all kinds with an emphasis on gay divorce. The Wald Law Group practice areas include: Divorce, Dissolution & Contested Parentage Actions for all families; Custody Disputes. Legal services provided at both the TRIAL and APPELLATE level. Assisted Reproduction; Adoptions of All Kinds; Family Contracts; Parenting Law including Surrogacy; Donor Contracts for Egg and/or Sperm Donations; Pre-Nupital Agreements; Co-Parenting Agreements; Domestic Partnership Agreements; Name Changes.
Ms. Lucy Zheng
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Oakland, CA Divorce Attorney with 6 years experience
(408) 638-7006 1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, DUI and Family
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Lucy Zheng is a California licensed attorney, experienced in individual tax debt relief, DUI law, family law, personal bankruptcy filings, and tenant evictions. Prior to forming her own practice, Lucy worked at a law firm handling multiple client cases all throughout Northern California. She witnessed the strengths and weaknesses of a larger law firm, and thus determined she could best provide her clients with the personalized attention and service that they deserve by starting her own practice. Lucy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with an emphasis on Public Law in only 3 years, from the University of...
(408) 638-7006 800 N. 1st St., Suite 201
 San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 638-7006 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100
 San Francisco, CA 94105
Yelda Mesbah Bartlett
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 11 years experience
(510) 318-6313 1939 Harrison Street
9th Floor, Suite 921
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce, Business, Family and Personal Injury
University of California Hastings College of the Law
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Evelyn Herrera
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Oakland, CA Divorce Attorney with 24 years experience
(510) 893-3711 1970 Broadway
Suite 625
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Immigration
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Robert Alan Goodman
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 21 years experience
(510) 987-7800 555 12th Street
Suite 1900
 Oakland, CA 94607
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
University of San Francisco, School of Law
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Ian M.A. Van Leer
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Oakland, CA Divorce Attorney
(510) 645-1533 1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
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Erin A. Levine
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Emeryville, CA Divorce Lawyer with 12 years experience
(510) 595-4112 5801 Christie Ave.
Suite 387
 Emeryville, CA 94608
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
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Stuart I. MacKenzie
Stuart I. MacKenzie
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For over 20 years I have provided exceptional legal representation focused on the unique needs of those going through a divorce. Visit my website for reviews and information about your rights. Call for a consultation.
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Kevin J. Ramey
Kevin J. Ramey
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Santa Clara University School of LawCalifornia
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Suzanne E. Ahlport
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer
(510) 541-4344 1730 Franklin St., Suite 212
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce
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Aggie Dolores Rose-Chavez
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 32 years experience
(510) 451-0204 1407 Webster St.
Suite 218
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce, Civil Rights, Family and Social Security Disability
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Judith Dilley Gough
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 43 years experience
(510) 832-3411 11 Embarcadero W
 Oakland, CA 94607
Divorce and Family
San Francisco Law Sch
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Garrett Clark Dailey
Oakland, CA Divorce Attorney with 41 years experience
(510) 465-3920 2915 McClure St
 Oakland, CA 94609
Divorce and Family
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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Dennis Rothhaar
Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 46 years experience
(510) 763-5611 1300 Clay St
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce and Family
Harvard Univ Law School
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Donna Tsifrin Gibbs
Oakland, CA Divorce Attorney with 21 years experience
(510) 465-3927 1939 Harrison St
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce and Family
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Eileen Preville
Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 42 years experience
(510) 893-4000 1939 Harrison St
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce and Family
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Deborah Jeanne Marx
Oakland, CA Divorce Attorney with 37 years experience
(510) 763-5611 1300 Clay St
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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Ronald Wagner
Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 58 years experience
(510) 763-3395 1939 Harrison St
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce and Family
Stanford Univ Law School
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Lorin Bruce Blum
Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 55 years experience
(510) 465-3927 1939 Harrison St
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce and Family
UC Hastings COL
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Sabi Mand is a zealous advocate for his clients. He works vigorously to provide effective representation and results for his clients. Sabi has worked for several Bay Area law firms handling all aspects of... Read More »
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Quynh Chen
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Oakland, CA Divorce Attorney with 5 years experience
(510) 764-8880 101 Broadway
Suite 306
 Oakland, CA 94067
Divorce, Family, IP and Trademarks
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Quynh (“Quinn”) Chen is a bilingual solo attorney located in Jack Oakland Square Oakland. She has been admitted to practice in the Ninth Circuit of the United States Appellate Court. Her practice areas primarily focus on family law, entity formations, and intellectual property. Her interest is in software patents and helping underrepresented clients in her community.

As part of her interest in software patents, Ms. Chen is proficient in programming in Ruby on Rails, MEAN stack Javascript, and working with various databases. While at Golden Gate University, School of Law, she served as Vice President of Asian Pacific American Law Student...
Howard Elliot Kane
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Alameda, CA Divorce Attorney with 27 years experience
(510) 292-0193 2425 Webb Avenue, Second Floor
 Alameda, CA 94501
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
UC Hastings COL
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1983-1987 UCLA, B.A. History
1987-1990 UC Hastings College of the Law, Juris Doctor

Law Offices of Howard E. Kane 1990-present
Offices in Alameda & Walnut Creek

(510) 292-0193 2950 Buskirk Avenue, Ste. 300
 Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Ariel Winger
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Berkeley, CA Divorce Lawyer with 21 years experience
(510) 564-0585 2832 College Ave.
 Berkeley, CA 94705
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
New College of California
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I began practicing family law in 1999 and worked for a non-profit for 5 years where I successfully represented survivors of domestic violence and their children in court. In 2007 started my own family law practice to offer services for those who want to divorce using a non-adversarial model. I offer Mediation, Collaborative Practice, and other forms of settlement oriented methods of divorce that seek to find a mutually agreeable resolution for both parties.
Gerard Alan Falzone
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Alameda, CA Divorce Attorney with 36 years experience
(415) 482-7800 2233 Santa Clara Ave.
Suite 7
 Alameda, CA 94501
Divorce and Family
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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I will do my best to resolve your case as quickly, easily, inexpensively, and amicably as possible. Through competent, caring and empathetic representation, as aggressive as necessary, I will keep you fully informed and in control of every step of the process. I invite you to read the many excellent reviews contained on the Client Testimonials page of my website. I treat my clients the way I would want to be treated if I needed a family law attorney. My service to you includes providing the most cost effective alternatives to resolving your case or situation. I provide full legal representation,...
(415) 482-7800 747 B Street
Suite 7
 San Rafael, CA 94901
Elizabeth Principato-Phipps
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Alameda, CA Divorce Lawyer with 35 years experience
(510) 814-0575 536 Kings Rd
 Alameda, CA 94501
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Quinnipiac Univ School of Law
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Ali Shahrestani, Esq.
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 11 years experience
(800) 510-3916 505 14th Street
Suite 900
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
University of California Hastings College of the Law
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Offering exclusive representation for discerning clients, Attorney Ali Shahrestani accepts individual, corporate, high-stakes, and high-conflict litigation and transactional matters in (1) Business & Contracts, (2) Criminal Defense, (3) Divorce & Child Custody, and (4) Education Law. He offers clients his passionate advocacy, clear and consistent communications, and true professionalism. Phone Consultations available daily.

"Mr. Shahrestani demonstrates a high level of expertise, and knowledge. His cost is reasonable and I have found him to be an extraordinary advocate for those in need of his services. You will not find better representation….as he is the best.” 
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(800) 510-3916 One Embarcadero Center
Suite 500
 San Francisco, CA 94111
(800) 510-3916 276 Fifth Avenue, Suite 704
 New York, NY 10001
(800) 510-3916 555 West Fifth Street
31st Floor
 Los Angeles, CA 90013
(800) 510-3916 100 Cambridge Street
14th Floor
 Boston, MA 02114
(800) 510-3916 177 Park Avenue
Suite 200
 San Jose, CA 95113
(800) 510-3916 1420 Fifth Avenue
Suite 2200
 Seattle, WA 98101
Paul Henry Nathan
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney with 9 years experience
(866) 414-4091 540 Pacific Avenue
 San Francisco, CA 94133
Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Paul Nathan has built a practice based on giving women the representation they deserve in matters of divorce and custody cases and representing the injured. After graduating cum laude from the University of San Francisco then attended and graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law. Paul honed his skills a a trial lawyer at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. A fifth generation San Franciscan, Paul was named "Top Attorneys in California by San Francisco magazine and also named "Rising Star" by SuperLawyers in 2013-2017.
1000 Fourth Street
Suite 800
 San Rafael, CA 94901
Stacey Poole
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 19 years experience
(415) 391-6000 535 Pacific Ave
2nd Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94133
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
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Esther R. Lerner
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 38 years experience
(415) 391-6000 535 Pacific Ave
2nd Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94133
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Nathaniel Dowds Esq.
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney
(415) 312-5495 404 Bryant Street
 San Francisco, CA 94107
Divorce and Family
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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We are a small law office offering family law and divorce related services to the people of the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide individuals and families with the help they need to resolve family law issues surrounding dissolution of marriages or domestic partnerships (divorce), adoption and surrogacy, prenuptial agreements, child custody, spousal support (alimony), and offer counsel and legal services to couples contemplating marriage or domestic partnership. We pride ourselves in being able to offer resposive and personalized service at affordable rates. By eliminating the crippling overhead and high management salaries that are common among larger Bay Area law firms,...
Debra Schoenberg
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney
(415) 834-1120 575 Market Street
 San Francisco, CA 94105
Divorce and Family
University of New Hampshire School of Law
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Skilled Legal Representation for All California Families At the Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C., we recognize that divorce and other family law matters are complex, sensitive issues that can have a lasting impact on individuals, families, finances and futures. To achieve the very best outcomes for our San Francisco family law clients we apply a comprehensive approach to family law cases. By working closely with psychologists, appraisers, accountants, economists and other professionals, we ensure that legal strategies developed for each case reflect our own skills and valuable additional perspectives. Whether a case is best resolved by vigorous negotiation or powerful litigation, we have...
Maxwell Charles Livingston Esq.
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Albany, CA Divorce Lawyer with 7 years experience
(510) 860-5919 1050 Kains Ave. #A1
 Albany, CA 94706
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Elder and Entertainment & Sports
Marquette University Law School and Marquette University Law School
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Angela N Bryant
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Berkeley, CA Divorce Attorney with 7 years experience
(510) 922-0904 2222 Martin Luther King Jr Way
 Berkeley, CA 94704
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of California - Davis
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My approach to each family law case is specifically tailored to the needs of each client. Some cases require aggressive litigation, while other times, settlement is the best (and cheapest) choice for all involved. As your attorney, you can expect me to give you guidance based on the law, and to be transparent with you about your options. My role is to advise you, but not to make decisions for you. I enjoy partnering with my clients to get them their desired outcome. I am also very responsive to client communication. I pride myself on keeping you...
Ariel Sosna
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 11 years experience
(415) 274-2530 601 Montgomery St
#525
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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Shelley M. Kennedy
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Lafayette, 94549
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
University of California Hastings College of the Law
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Shelley M. Kennedy is a family law attorney and private mediator with Lawhon Law & Mediation, P.C.

Shelley's mediation practice includes high-asset dissolution of marriage matters including division of property, preparation of complex financial models, calculations for various settlement options, as well as determination of support. In addition to Shelley’s experience in financially complex matters, her practice also includes mediation for couples with smaller estates.

Shelley serves as a Settlement Conference Master for the San Francisco Unified Family Law Courts and as a volunteer attorney for the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Pro Bono Family Law Project.

Shelley has participated in over 200...
(415) 398-3400 870 Market Street
Suite 1151
 San Francisco, CA 94102
San Rafael, 94901
Christine Ann Pham
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 14 years experience
(415) 273-9220 388 Market Street, Suite 1300
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Domestic Violence and Family
Southwestern University School of Law
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Christine Pham is a San Francisco, Bay Area native with over 10 years of litigation experience. She now focuses her practice on helping families and couples in a range of matters, including child custody and support, spousal support (alimony, guardianship, dissolution of marriage (divorce), legal separation, and division of property.

Christine is also dedicated to helping individuals throughout the Bay Area gain their financial freedom through filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In the past, she was the managing attorney of the San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, Fairfield and Stockton offices of the nation’s largest consumer bankruptcy...
Katherine Harris Reder
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San Franicsoc, CA Divorce Lawyer with 12 years experience
(415) 648-3097 88 Kearny Suite 1475
 San Franicsoc, CA 94108
Divorce, Appeals and Family
University of North Carolina School of Law
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Kate Reder is an associate attorney at Wald & Thorndal. She specializes in family formation, divorce, and dissolution for both traditional and non-traditional families. Firm practice areas include: Divorce, Dissolution & Contested Parentage Actions for all families; Custody Disputes; Mediation; Marvin Actions. Legal services provided at both the TRIAL and APPELLATE level. Assisted Reproduction; Adoptions of All Kinds; Family Contracts; Parenting Law including Surrogacy; Donor Contracts for Egg and/or Sperm Donations; Pre-Nupital Agreements; Co-Parenting Agreements; Domestic Partnership Agreements; Name Changes.
Sarah Arnott
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 10 years experience
(415) 274-2530 601 Montgomery St
#525
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Sarah Van Voorhis
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 17 years experience
(415) 274-2530 601 Montgomery St
#525
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Stanford Law School
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Paul W. Thorndal
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney with 23 years experience
(415) 648-3097 88 Kearny Suite 1475
 San Francisco, CA 94108
Divorce, Appeals and Family
UC Hastings COL
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Paul W. Thorndal is a partner at Wald & Thorndal. He specializes in divorces of all kinds with an emphasis on gay divorce. Mr. Thorndal is a Certified Family Law Specialist (The State Bar of California Legal Specialization). Wald & Thorndal's practice areas include: Divorce, Dissolution & Contested Parentage Actions for all families; Custody Disputes; Mediation; Marvin Actions. Legal services provided at both the TRIAL and APPELLATE level. Assisted Reproduction; Adoptions of All Kinds; Family Contracts; Parenting Law including Surrogacy; Donor Contracts for Egg and/or Sperm Donations; Pre-Nupital Agreements; Co-Parenting Agreements; Domestic Partnership Agreements; Name Changes.

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If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.

Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.

Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.

Divorce lawyers also handle child custody issues, including multi-state and international child custody situations. Some divorce lawyers may be certified by their states as being family law specialists. Certification often requires that a lawyer meet certain experience and educational criteria.

Legal Custody: A parent with legal custody has the right to decide on the child's upbringing, education, and medical care. A court may grant legal custody to one parent (sole legal custody) or both parents (joint legal custody).

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