I have been practicing law in Los Altos and Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties since 1973. I emphasize family law and have done extensive work in general litigation, wills and trusts, probate and real estate law. Turn to ABOUT DIVORCE if you want a quick description of what you need to do to get started if you are contemplating divorce. Give me a call to discuss what you need to get started if you wish to investigate an issue or concern in other areas of the law.
If I can help you, I will, and if your issue or concern is outside my area of practice, I may be able to refer you to an experienced attorney in that area. Refer to HOW I WORK if you want a quick description of my work style. I joined Gordon Eustice, one of Los Altos' early post-war attorneys, in that same year, and opened my own practice in 1988.
I am experienced in the various aspects of family law, including but not limited to spousal and child support, determination and division of community property, business interests, stock options, the family home, and custody/visitation.
If I can help you, I will, and if your issue or concern is outside my area of practice, I may be able to refer you to an experienced attorney in that area. Refer to HOW I WORK if you want a quick description of my work style. I joined Gordon Eustice, one of Los Altos' early post-war attorneys, in that same year, and opened my own practice in 1988.
I am experienced in the various aspects of family law, including but not limited to spousal and child support, determination and division of community property, business interests, stock options, the family home, and custody/visitation.
Services
A dissolution of marriage ("Divorce" hereafter) demands a lot from parties and lawyers alike, and at the very beginning, a divorce demands organization.
If you meet this immediate challenge, your divorce will cost less and be over sooner, and you will achieve a better outcome.
Let me share with you three keys to help you organize the facts of your divorce quickly and efficiently so that, when you meet me for the first time, you and I can get a fast start on beginning and completing the organization of your divorce.
If you meet this immediate challenge, your divorce will cost less and be over sooner, and you will achieve a better outcome.
Let me share with you three keys to help you organize the facts of your divorce quickly and efficiently so that, when you meet me for the first time, you and I can get a fast start on beginning and completing the organization of your divorce.
California law allows you to keep your separate property.
For example, your premarital downpayment on your marital residence remains your separate property.
There may be some truth to this legend.
If the marriage is under 10 years through date of separation, there is a statute that comes close to saying that.
If the marriage is over 10 years, there is great variation, depending on circumstances.
You are taking a risk.
Earned income after separation is usually separate, so is your spouse paying you out community savings while building up his or her own separate account?
For example, your premarital downpayment on your marital residence remains your separate property.
There may be some truth to this legend.
If the marriage is under 10 years through date of separation, there is a statute that comes close to saying that.
If the marriage is over 10 years, there is great variation, depending on circumstances.
You are taking a risk.
Earned income after separation is usually separate, so is your spouse paying you out community savings while building up his or her own separate account?
Experience combined with local knowledge and wealth of resources allow me to give my clients added value.
1.
One of the properties needed to be sold for tax purposes.
Timing in the real estate world is critical.
My insistence that everyone involved act swiftly allowed the realtor to do her job without delay.
The property sold in one week with multiple offers, over the asking price and closed within 45 days.
My "insider's" familiarity with the local real estate industry and negotiating skills netted the estate more money.
1.
One of the properties needed to be sold for tax purposes.
Timing in the real estate world is critical.
My insistence that everyone involved act swiftly allowed the realtor to do her job without delay.
The property sold in one week with multiple offers, over the asking price and closed within 45 days.
My "insider's" familiarity with the local real estate industry and negotiating skills netted the estate more money.
My office is located on the second floor above BK Collections, across the street from Valet Closets and Peete's Coffee, between First Street and Second Street.
Park along State Street and enter through the front staircase or in the public lot in the back and enter from the back staircase, next to Salon Monet.
If you have a legal matter you wish to discuss with me, it's best that you call my office for an appointment.
I provide an initial consultatioin free of charge.
I can determine quickly if I am the right attorney for you.
Park along State Street and enter through the front staircase or in the public lot in the back and enter from the back staircase, next to Salon Monet.
If you have a legal matter you wish to discuss with me, it's best that you call my office for an appointment.
I provide an initial consultatioin free of charge.
I can determine quickly if I am the right attorney for you.
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