Areas of Practice

Divorce

A divorce creates two households where one once stood. During a divorce, a spouse or parent confronts insecurity, guilt, and anxiety about the future. Read More...

Separation

A Legal Separation does not end a marriage or domestic partnership. You cannot marry or enter into a partnership with someone else while legally separated (not divorced). Read More...

Child Custody

If child custody is involved, it is best to have legal counsel who is understanding enough to provide support and informed enough to pull you along. I offer a free 30-minutes consultation.* Read More...

Child Support

Child support is very formulaic. Two primary factors determine the amount of child support: how much each parent earns, and how much time each parent spend with the child(ren). Read More...

Spousal support

Temporary Spousal support is also formulaic.   Temporary support may be requested by either party after a petitioner for dissolution, legal separation, or annulment has been filed; or a domestic violence restraining order is in place. Read More...

Post-judgment modification of court orders

A person may modify a judgment after the dissolution is complete. The law surrounding post-judgment modifications has recently changes and is about to change once again. Read More...

Domestic Violence

If you feel you need a restraining order, please call my office. I will provide to you a free phone consultation to discuss your chance of success and what it means to be a protected party. Read More...

I want to move-away and take my child(ren) with me

A request to move may also involve a custody evaluation by a third-party professional who will submit a recommendation to the court. Read More...

Dependency Court

This process usually begins when someone reports suspected child abuse or neglect or when a minor is left without support or parent unwilling to provide care. Read More...

Divorce on a Budget / Limited Scope

It is difficult to estimate how much a divorce will cost. Many factors contribute to the ultimate cost of dissolution, such as the complexity of the family estate and cooperation of each household. Read More...

Santa Barbara Landlord-Tenant Law

Santa Barbara is one of the most difficult places to be a tenant. Read More...