Handling Family Law Matters with Sensitivity
The firm of Stephanie E. Foreman provides clients with compassionate legal representation for family law matters. An essential part of the firm’s mission is to bring a high level of personal service to each client. The family law matters that we represent include:
- Pre and postnuptial agreements and separation agreements
- Domestic partnership agreements
- Domestic violence/protective orders
- Divorce, marital property rights and alimony/spousal support
- Child custody, visitation rights and child support for both fathers and mothers
Giving You an Edge in Your High-Asset Divorce
The legal representation you choose has an impact on the type of agreement you obtain in a divorce, and with so much at stake, the impact should be a positive one. Stephanie Foreman is both seasoned and skilled in complex divisions of assets including property, investments and retirement benefits.
Cutting Through the Conflict
Due to the often complicated and sensitive issues surrounding family law, it is essential to work with a legal team that is sympathetic to the situation you find yourself in. The outcomes of family law cases can dramatically impact family members’ lives, so it is imperative that the attorney you choose is experienced in handling high-conflict situations.
We know that it’s hard to choose a family law attorney when you have so much at stake. That is why we offer a comprehensive, one-on-one consultation with an attorney to discuss your case. During this meeting, you explain your situation, your goals and your concerns and we advise you of your legal options so you can take the next steps.
California family Law changes in 2024
Some family law changes in California for 2024. Here are a few key updates:
- Child support calculations: The state updated its guidelines for calculating child support, taking into account changes in the cost of living and other economic factors.
- Domestic partnership: California expanded the rights of domestic partners, making them more closely aligned with those of married couples in areas such as property division and spousal support.
- Remote court appearances: Building on pandemic-era practices, California made permanent some provisions allowing for remote appearances in family court for certain proceedings, aiming to increase access to justice.
- Custody and visitation: New provisions were introduced to address the impact of domestic violence on custody and visitation arrangements, providing additional protection for victims and children.
- Divorce waiting period: The mandatory waiting period for finalizing a divorce remained at six months, but new streamlined procedures were introduced for uncontested divorces.
Resources
An interesting article: Prenups Aren’t Just for Rich People Anymore | The New Yorker