Practice Areas
We help clients across San Bernardino County resolve family law matters with clarity, compassion, and a strategy tailored to local courts.
Divorce and Legal Separation
We manage pleadings, financial disclosures, temporary orders, negotiation, and if necessary, trial preparation. We prioritize settlement paths that reduce conflict while safeguarding long term interests.
- Early case assessment and goal setting
- Temporary orders (custody, support, use of home)
- Settlement conferences and mediation coaching
Child Custody and Visitation and Parenting Plans
We build parenting plans that fit family routines, school schedules, and logistics—focused on children’s best interests and stability.
- Legal/physical custody arrangements
- Holiday schedules and exchanges
- Mediation preparation and advocacy
- Collaborative divorce team facilitation (as appropriate)
Child Support and Spousal Support (Alimony)
We analyze incomes, tax effects, and timeshare to model likely guideline child support, then evaluate temporary and post judgment spousal support (alimony) under California law.
- Guideline child support calculations
- Temporary and long term spousal support (alimony)
- Imputation of income and deviations
- Collaborative divorce team facilitation (as appropriate)
Community Property and Division
We help characterize assets and debts, value businesses, and coordinate QDROs for retirement accounts—aiming for fair, workable divisions.
- Tracing and reimbursement claims
- Real estate and business interests
- Retirement division (QDRO coordination)
- Collaborative divorce team facilitation (as appropriate)
Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS)
Certified by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization. We bring focused experience across divorce, custody, support, and property division — tailored to local practice.
Mediation & Settlement
Many cases resolve outside the courtroom. We prepare clients for productive mediation sessions and draft durable, court ready agreements.
- Mediation coaching and brief preparation
- Memoranda of understanding and judgments
- Staged negotiation and decision trees
- Collaborative divorce team facilitation (as appropriate)
Ex Parte / Emergency Orders
When immediate judicial intervention is necessary for safety or asset protection, we move quickly to obtain or defend against emergency orders. We handle ex parte filings for domestic violence, immediate custody risks, and property preservation.
Where we work
We represent clients throughout San Bernardino County, including:
San Bernardino,
Fontana,
Rancho Cucamonga,
Ontario,
Victorville,
Redlands,
Rialto,
Hesperia,
Chino,
Chino Hills,
Upland,
Highland,
Colton,
Loma Linda,
Yucaipa,
Apple Valley,
Barstow,
Big Bear Lake, and more.
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Practice Areas FAQs
How long does a California divorce take?
Six months is the minimum from service of the Petition. Timelines vary with disclosures, complexity, settlement, and local court availability.
What do courts consider for custody?
Children’s best interests: health, safety, continuity, co-parenting history, and Mediation is typically required in San Bernardino County.
How is child support calculated?
Guideline math considers each parent’s income, timeshare, and allowed deductions (taxes, health premiums, etc.). Deviations may apply by agreement or in special cases.