Your California Family Law Attorney

Family law is one of the most sensitive and emotional areas of California law. From divorce and spousal support to child custody and visitation, each aspect of family law has the potential to significantly affect the lives of you and your loved ones. If you are facing family law issues, it is critical that you obtain strong legal support and compassionate guidance from an experienced Fremont family law attorney as soon as possible.

Divorce, Uncontested Settlements And Contested Courtroom Litigation

Separating from your spouse can make for a challenging time in your life, and there is much to consider. This is especially true if you and your spouse have children together, or you have significant assets. It is important that you have someone on your side advocating for your rights and best interests throughout the divorce process. Whether this is through mediation or litigation, we are there for you every step of the way.

Spousal Support, Alimony

In some divorce cases, spousal support is awarded to the lower earning spouse in order to provide them with financial assistance while learning to live autonomously and become self-supporting. Spousal support can be a complicated issue for both the paying party and the party receiving support. Regardless of what side you are on, it’s important to speak with an attorney about your rights and interests.

Property Division: California Is A Community Property State

In a community property state, such as California, it is assumed that both the property and the debt that is obtained or accrued during the marriage belongs to the couple equally. Therefore, it needs to be accurately valued and then divided in a way that is fair. There are exceptions that would make assets or debts acquired during the marriage separate property. Our attorneys can help you work through your assets to determine whether an exception exists for your property.

Our divorce lawyer, Angelo J. Lagorio, will cover every detail regarding complex property valuation and classification. He is ready to help you through the most complex property settlements and litigation, including high-asset retirement accounts, complex business ownership, real estate holdings and securities investments.