Family Law OverviewWith an eye toward cost-effectiveness and efficiency, the divorce attorneys at the Law Offices of Shirley D. Jacobs bring to the table a variety of legal tools to help couples reach successful resolution of their family law issues.
DivorceOur attorneys are prepared to help you with traditional litigation in divorce court. Clients can elect to work with family law lawyers specially trained to help couples reach divorce agreements through mediation or collaborative law. We invite you to review our Web site to learn more about how these alternative dispute resolution processes can work for you. Mediation does not work for everyone. divorce attorneys are prepared for aggressive litigation if the situation demands it. We have litigated thousands of cases, from couples who simply could not agree to cases in which one marital partner was hiding income and assets. Contact our Pleasanton, California office to schedule a free initial consultation to speak with an experienced divorce attorney. Legal Separation and AnnulmentLegal separation is often chosen for religious reasons. However, sometimes a couple will choose legal separation because one partner has an ongoing medical problem and needs medical insurance. Legal separation is not always effective in this regard because some employers do cancel health insurance in these situations. We understand that you may have questions. Please contact our office to discuss your concerns. The family law attorneys at the Law Office of Shirley D. Jacobs handle many separation and annulment cases each year. Changing Support and Custody OrdersCourt orders for child support and spousal support can generally be changed if financial circumstances have changed. Court orders for child custody and visitation can generally be changed as the child's needs change. Many couples will simply institute these changes by themselves, without the court, but you have no legal protections if you do so. Talk to a lawyer to ensure that your legal rights are protected. Guardianship of ChildrenWe provide legal services to assist families with domestic adoption, step-parent adoption, grandparent adoption, and to help adults seeking guardianship of a minor child. To learn more…The attorneys at the Family Law Offices of Shirley D. Jacobs provide comprehensive family law services to residents of the East Bay area in California, including Alameda County and Contra Costa County and the nearby cities of Martinez, Danville, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Livermore, San Ramon, Union City, Hayward, San Leandro, Alameda, Emeryville, Dublin, Berkeley and Oakland. |
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