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Family Law Overview & Practice Areas
Moira A. Hogan and the Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan are ready to assist you in any of the following specialty areas:
Divorce & Family Law
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan understand that divorce and family law issues are emotional and difficult. We do not want you to go through your divorce alone and we know that what happens early in the case often sets the stage for what comes later. We are ready to help you with all of the issues in your case, to educate you about your options, and to represent your interests throughout the divorce process. Even if your case is already started, we are fully prepared to handle all remaining issues related to divorce, nullity and/or separation. In addition to being highly experienced, our attorneys are caring and compassionate. We even offer a discounted initial consultation to provide you with an overview of the divorce process.
Child Custody & Visitation
Child custody disputes are often the most difficult issues that parents have to face in a divorce proceeding. The Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan recognizes the sensitive nature of these issues and we strive to help our clients to informally resolve any and all custody disputes early and in the best interests of all concerned. When this is not possible, it is important to have a competent lawyer advising you and protecting you rights so that you don’t eventually wind up with a situation that you may regret. Our attorneys are fully prepared to represent clients throughout the custody evaluation process that is overseen by the court and to assist if and when any changes need to be made.
Child Support
California law requires that all parents provide financial support to their children. The amount of child support that is required to be paid is determined by the relative income of the parties and the time each parent spends with their child/children. The Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan is ready to explain California's child support determination factors and to assist with all related child support issues. In addition, our attorneys are ready to help you to modify support based upon any changes in circumstances that relate to your particular circumstances and to help you to achieve the right child support amount that is owed.
Spousal Support
In California, spousal support (also sometimes called alimony) is usually based on the length of the marriage as well as the respective incomes of the parties. California courts will also consider such factors as the education, training, and experience of the party receiving support, the difference in income between the two parties, whether one party stayed home to care for children, and the income and standard of living experienced during the marriage. The Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan is dedicated to meeting your requirements regarding support.
Contempt & Enforcement of Orders
Sometimes legal action needs to be taken when one side is ordered to do something (e.g., pay support) but fails to do so. The experienced litigation team at the Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan is ready to take the necessary action to protect and enforce your rights.
Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders
Your physical and emotional safety as well as the safety of others in your household is extremely important to us. Obtaining and maintaining restraints on another person is serious business and such cases must be handled accordingly. The Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan wants to help you to understand the court process and the remedies that are available to you if you need protection. We also want to assist and represent those who have been accused of domestic violence or some other type of conduct and to defend against restraining orders that are not appropriate.
Domestic Partnership
California law recognizes the community property rights of same-gender partners who reside together and who have registered as domestic partners. The Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan is ready to help you identify your contract rights relating to property, assets, and obligations as well as your child custody and other rights under the law.
Marital Settlement Arrangements
The Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan works hard to help you and your spouse informally resolve as many of the issues in your case as quickly as possible. We are ready to take whatever steps are necessary to assist you in reaching an agreement on which you can both agree and which will be approved and adopted by the family law court.
Marvin Actions (Cohabitation Agreements)
While common law marriage is not recognized in California, unmarried parties who have a relationship over a period of time may be able to enforce promises about property and support based on contract theories of law. Unmarried parties seek their property rights and spousal support (called palimony) through a civil court action rather than in the family law court. If there are children, however, all child custody and support issues will be addressed in the family law division of the superior court. The Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan is an experienced civil litigation law firm with a specialty family law practice, our attorneys are fully prepared to handle all of your claims under the same roof.
Mediation
Mediation is a voluntary process where parties come together to try to resolve their disputes without the intervention of the court. Parties who wish to try to resolve their issues in this manner still need the assistance of an attorney to help them to understand their rights and to reach a final agreement. The Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan is ready to help you to mediate with your spouse/partner to resolve the issues in your case quickly and efficiently.
Parental Move-Away Issues
Jobs, family, and other life factors sometimes give rise to a situation where one parent wants or needs to move out of the area. The Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan is prepared to educate you about your rights in this type of a situation and to assist you with achieving the best result for you and you children.
Paternity Actions
Paternity actions are specific legal proceedings that are time sensitive and which require great attention to detail. The Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan understand like with all family law related issues, people are sensitive and emotional. Contact us to help you through this process to maximize and protect your rights under the law.
Post-Trial & Appeals
The Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan is a full service personal law firm that that is dedicated to serving all of your legal needs. We have the requisite skill and experience to help you through all aspects of the legal process, including post-judgment proceedings and appeals. In addition to our specialty family law practice, our lawyers understand the complexities of litigation, and we our attorneys handle our own appeals as well as those of other law firms. Regardless of the stage you are at in your case, the Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan is prepared to assist you.
Pre & Post Nuptial Agreements
If you want to protect your separate property assets in the event of a divorce, please meet with the attorneys at the Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan to discuss your options.
Property Division
California is a community property state. In the case of a divorce, this means that property accumulated during the marriage belongs equally to both parties and it must be divided. Debts and obligations incurred during the marriage also must be considered and fairly allocated. The mandatory property division process pursuant to a divorce can be a much more complex process than people realize. The Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan is ready, willing and able to help you to maneuver through this process whatever your situation is to achieve the most equitable results.
Tax Issues Related to Divorce
Most people don’t realize that legal issues often overlap and that truly competent attorneys have experience in a variety of areas. This type of experience is critical to the successful handling of any divorce case. Unlike most family law firms, the Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan specializes not only in divorce issues but also has a full service business law and tax practice. Our team of attorneys are qualified to help you to evaluate your individual tax situation and to work with you to make the best decisions for your case.
CONTACT US TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR DIVORCE TODAY
Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan
1475 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 115
Campbell, CA 95008
Phone: (408) 559-8990
Fax: (408) 559-7860
maynardlawoffices@earthlink.net
The Law Offices of Maynard & Hogan represents clients throughout
Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties
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