Family law matters like divorce or child custody can uproot your life and your family. Making critical decisions that can affect your life for years to come is difficult without the help of a strong advocate by your side. The seasoned Mountain View family lawyers at Moradi Saslaw are here to help make sense of your situation and compassionately guide you through the process.
At Moradi Neufer, we understand how important it is to protect your family and your financial interests. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a CEO, an executive, or a dedicated parent, we can help you through any family legal issue. Call or contact our office in Palo Alto today to discuss your case with compassionate and knowledgeable legal counsel.
Family Legal Matters Our Mountain View Lawyers Handle
Our knowledgeable Mountain View lawyers are prepared to help you with any family law matter, including:
Divorce
During a divorce in Mountain View, California, you and your spouse can generally enter into a settlement agreement about all aspects of your divorce, including:
Child custody and parenting plans
Property and debt division
Child support
Spousal support
If you and your spouse are not able to reach an agreement, the court will decide these matters.
Property and Debt Division
High-net-worth couples may have more complex estates to settle before they can divide their property. They may own assets such as:
Business holdings
Stock options
Securities
Trusts
Your marital estate
Rental properties
Classic vehicles
Fine art pieces
Valuable collections
Our team of highly-qualified lawyers has ample experience evaluating business interests, getting expert appraisals from third parties, and uncovering hidden assets. We are ready to help you sort out complex financial arrangements and untangle business interests.
Child Custody
Child custody is one of the most hotly contested issues in California family law cases. Your relationship and access to your child hinges on the outcome of this case. If child custody is in dispute, the court considers various factors to determine what is in the child’s best interest, including:
The child’s health, safety, and welfare
Any history of domestic violence against the child or the other parent
The nature of the relationship between the child and each parent
The amount of contact the child regularly has with each parent
Any history of drug abuse
The child’s opinion if sufficiently old and mature enough to express a preference
Any other factor the court deems relevant
Spousal Support and Partner Support
California courts have the power to order one spouse or domestic partner to pay the other financial support. Support may be ordered while the case is pending or permanent in nature. When permanent support is considered, the court evaluates factors such as:
The length of the marriage or domestic partnership
The standard of living the couple established during the marriage
The earnings and earning capacity of each spouse
The age and health of both spouses
The effect that raising children or supporting the other partner’s career had on the dependent spouse’s earning potential
Each partner’s financial needs
Child Support
California recognizes that it is up to both parents to provide financial support to their children, regardless if they are no longer together as a couple. The court will order support based on the parents’ incomes and parenting income.
Paternity Disputes
Before child support is ordered, paternity must be established. Paternity can be established by legal presumption, voluntarily by signing a declaration of paternity, or through a paternity action.
Contact Our Mountain View Family Lawyers Today
Moradi Saslaw focuses on providing high-quality legal services to individuals with complex needs. Whatever family legal issue you are confronting, we are here to help. Contact us today by calling (415) 625-4587.