Divorce

Santa Cruz Divorce Lawyer | San Jose Marriage Dissolution Attorney

Divorce (dissolution of marriage) forces people with a tremendous amount of emotional and financial stress to make important, life-altering decisions under less than ideal circumstances. Without help, most of these choices will result in less than ideal results. If you are involved in a divorce proceeding or even just considering it as an option, objective and experienced legal counsel is the best asset you can have. For quality legal help, call or contact our law office today.

At Mary E. Conn & Associates, we represent clients dealing with separation and divorce in the Santa Cruz, San Jose, and Silicon Valley areas of Northern California. As a firm, we can guide you through the divorce process and provide you with the information you need to make the best decisions for your future.

The Details of Divorce

When going through a divorce, you need an experienced family law attorney to help you resolve issues such as:

• child custody and visitation
• property division
• child support and spousal support

Although some of these matters, such as child support, are resolved primarily through state-mandated formulas, others, such as alimony or the division of property, should be handled by a knowledgeable divorce attorney who knows how to get the best possible results.

Modifications

The divorce process is rarely over after the final decree. If your circumstances or those of your ex-spouse-change, we will petition the court to modify the order accordingly. Such modifications can include changes in child support payments if either parent's income changes radically. Other changes that require a modification of the original order are events such as the remarriage of one parent, the birth of another child to one of the parents, or a change in residence that affects visitation schedules.

Change of Venue

Our attorney has experience filing for change of venue in divorce cases. If spouses live in different states, it can be advantageous to file for divorce (and obtain orders for custody, support, and visitation) in one state rather than another. At Mary E. Conn & Associates, our divorce lawyer knows how to help you in divorce and related matters.

Property Settlements

Part of divorce is dividing up the marital estate, including assets such as real estate, stocks, savings accounts, retirement accounts and pensions, health insurance, jewelry, and art. Our attorney is skilled at identifying property to be included or excluded from property settlements. If necessary, we retain investigators to find hidden property and establish the true value of the marital estate.

Starting a New Chapter in Your Life?

Contact an experienced Santa Cruz divorce lawyer with the experience and compassion you need at a time like this. Call Mary E. Conn & Associates at 831.471.7103 or 408.293.7103. You can also call us toll free at 877.816.5635. Evening and weekend appointment scheduling is available when necessary.

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