Whether you're navigating a divorce, fighting for your kids, seeking protection, or dealing with a custody crisis across borders — the right legal strategy depends on the specifics of your situation. Find yours below.
Whether you're navigating a divorce, fighting for your kids, seeking protection, or dealing with a custody crisis across borders — the right legal strategy depends on the specifics of your situation. Find yours below.
I handle family law cases across the full range of situations — from amicable agreements that just need to be made official, to urgent protective orders and international custody emergencies. Every case is different. Scroll through the practice areas below to find what fits your situation.
Not sure where you fit? Just reach out — I'll point you in the right direction.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Ending a marriage involves legal, financial, and emotional complexity. I help clients navigate the process clearly — from uncontested agreements to fully litigated cases.
Asset and property division
Spousal support (alimony)
Divorce by agreement vs. contested divorce
Child Custody & Visitation
Custody disputes are often the most emotionally charged part of a family law case. I help parents build parenting plans that protect their relationship with their children — and hold up in court.
Legal and physical custody arrangements
Parenting plans and visitation schedules
Custody modifications
High Priority
Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders
These cases move fast and carry serious consequences. I represent both parties — those seeking protection and those defending against allegations — with urgency and precision.
Emergency protective orders
Defending against a restraining order
Impact on custody, housing, and firearms rights
High Priority
International Child Abduction
When a child has been taken across international borders without permission, time is critical. I have direct experience with Hague Convention cases, U.S. State Department coordination, and cross-border legal proceedings.
Hague Convention petitions and defenses
Emergency court filings
Coordination with U.S. State Department and foreign governments
International Child Abduction
When one parent wants to relocate with a child — to another county, state, or country — the other parent has the right to contest it. I've successfully prevented unlawful and pretext relocations and helped parents navigate complex move-away requests.
Opposing a proposed relocation
Petitioning to move with your child
Modifying custody orders after a move
Agreements & Order Modifications
Already have an arrangement worked out? I help clients formalize agreements, draft court-enforceable orders, and modify existing arrangements when circumstances change.
Drafting and filing divorce or custody agreements
Modifying child support, custody, or visitation orders
Converting verbal agreements into enforceable orders
Practice Areas
Divorce
Ending a marriage involves legal, financial, and emotional complexity. I help clients navigate the process clearly — from uncontested agreements to fully litigated cases.
Asset and property division
Spousal support (alimony)
Divorce by agreement vs. contested divorce
Child Custody & Visitation
Custody disputes are often the most emotionally charged part of a family law case. I help parents build parenting plans that protect their relationship with their children — and hold up in court.
Legal and physical custody arrangements
Parenting plans and visitation schedules
Custody modifications
High Priority
Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders
These cases move fast and carry serious consequences. I represent both parties — those seeking protection and those defending against allegations — with urgency and precision.
Emergency protective orders
Defending against a restraining order
Impact on custody, housing, and firearms rights
High Priority
International Child Abduction
When a child has been taken across international borders without permission, time is critical. I have direct experience with Hague Convention cases, U.S. State Department coordination, and cross-border legal proceedings.
Hague Convention petitions and defenses
Emergency court filings
Coordination with U.S. State Department and foreign governments
International Child Abduction
When one parent wants to relocate with a child — to another county, state, or country — the other parent has the right to contest it. I've successfully prevented unlawful and pretext relocations and helped parents navigate complex move-away requests.
Opposing a proposed relocation
Petitioning to move with your child
Modifying custody orders after a move
Agreements & Order Modifications
Already have an arrangement worked out? I help clients formalize agreements, draft court-enforceable orders, and modify existing arrangements when circumstances change.
Drafting and filing divorce or custody agreements
Modifying child support, custody, or visitation orders
Converting verbal agreements into enforceable orders
Additional Services
I also handle the following family law matters. Click any area to learn more.
Child Support
Establishing, calculating, and modifying child support orders based on California guidelines.
LGBTQ+ Family Law
Family law matters with specific considerations for LGBTQ+ couples and parents, including same-sex divorce and custody.
Parentage
Establishing or contesting legal parentage, with implications for custody, support, and parental rights.
Family law situations are rarely clean-cut. Sometimes a divorce involves a restraining order. A custody dispute turns into an international case. Or you're not sure yet what you're even dealing with. Just reach out and tell me a little about your situation. I'll help you understand your options and whether I'm the right fit.
Todos los servicios están disponibles en español.
All practice areas are available in English and Spanish.
Ready to Talk Through Your Situation?
Every family law case is different. Let's figure out what you're dealing with and what comes next.
Bilingual family law support for people navigating divorce, custody, and protection orders in San Diego.
1420 Kettner Blvd., Ste. 300 San Diego, CA 92101 619-752-0125
The information on this website is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Serving the following Southern California counties: San Diego, Imperial, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino.
