Dedicated San Francisco Bay Area Family Law and Divorce Lawyer
Disputes among family members can be some of the most difficult and contentious conflicts you experience in life. For your family law issues, turn to the experience of the Law Office of Steven J. Alpers to protect your property and parental rights. For 30 years, I have helped both men and women in Alameda County and throughout the Bay Area resolve their family law disputes effectively.
During difficult times, turn to me for sound, objective family law counsel. Contact me today to schedule an confidential appointment to discuss your specific situation.
For my clients in the Bay Area, including those in domestic partnerships, I handle all aspects of family law and divorce such as:
- Property division
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support
- Alimony
- Prenuptial agreements
- Domestic adoptions
- Paternity disputes
- Post-decree modification and enforcement of support and custody orders, including disputes over the collection of back support
- Domestic violence and civil harassment
Protecting Your Rights in a Divorce
California is a no-fault divorce and community property state. I will take the time to help you understand what these mean to you, and work hard to protect your property rights in a divorce by exploring all possible legal options to best meet your objectives. I will provide you with an honest assessment of where you stand and what consequences your actions may have. Helping you make confident and informed decisions about your, and your family's, future, is my main priority.
Child Support and Spousal Support
In California, the court will apply state-specific child support guidelines for determining the amount of child support to be paid. The amount takes into account a number of key factors, including the relative incomes of the divorcing parties, as well as the amount of time spent with the child. Working with a skilled and experienced attorney can help ensure that the outcome is fair.
Unlike the strict formula that determines child support, spousal support or alimony is awarded at the court's discretion. Alimony can be temporary or permanent and is decided by the court based on many factors including the length of marriage, ability to work and need for support. I will help you understand how the court evaluate these factors and give you a realistic picture of what you can expect.
Child Custody and Visitation
In California, the legal presumption is that there will be joint legal custody between the divorcing parents. This means both parents will make decisions about the child's welfare and day-to-day living, including education, religion, medical care and daycare. Generally, one parent gets primary physical custody while the other parents gets visitation. I work closely with my clients to protect their parental rights and arrive at a parenting plan that puts the best interest of the child first.
Protect your property and your rights as a parent. Contact my office today to schedule an confidential appointment to discuss your family law needs.
Law Office of Steven J. Alpers
39300 Civic Center Drive
Suite 110
Fremont, CA 94538
Telephone: 510-792-5110 | Fax: 510-797-8434
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The Law Office of Steven J. Alpers represents clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area including the cities of Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, San Jose, Pleasanton, Milpitas, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Union City, Newark, Livermore, Redwood City, Alameda, San Leandro, Castro Valley and other communities in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County and Santa Clara County, California.
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