Addressing Complicated Child Related Issues with Experienced Representation
Child custody and support issues rank high among the most emotionally heated and contested issues relating to a divorce or demise of a relationship. With the well being of children at stake, child custody and support issues can quickly spiral out of control, resulting in lengthy and expensive court battles. Fortunately, the guidance and objective viewpoint of an experienced family law attorney can help in finding satisfactory resolutions to these heated concerns, allowing your family and your children to move on with your lives post-divorce or after paternity has been established.
For more than 15 years, my firm, the Law Office of Shelley A. Gordon, has addressed the complex child custody and support issues of clients in Oakland, California and throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. My knowledge of the law and my negotiation skills allows me to provide efficient and often favorable resolutions for even the most heated of cases, so that your family can move on as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Contact my office online or call 510-213-6672 or toll free 866-409-6217 to schedule a consultation to discuss your unique child custody and support issues.
Focused on Your Children
In my experience, children in families where the parents have split do best when the parents remain cordial and cooperative. Children should not be made to shoulder the burden of their parents' problems. Accordingly, my preferred approach is to handle child custody and visitation issues in a way that reduces the acrimony and hostility.
My approach is designed to assist parents in protecting the best interests of their children. I strive to understand your wishes, and offer an unbiased point of view throughout your proceedings. All too often, some parties can lose site of their children's best interests in trying to control custody proceedings. I can assist in obtaining an effective and workable custody plan and help you evaluate the pros and cons of different arrangements.
I also address issues related to support payments and modifications. California law and statutes are complicated regarding support with the goal that children should not suffer economically because of their parents' divorce or separation. State guidelines balance many factors that can affect the support you can expect to pay or receive.
Contact my office to schedule a consultation today.