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Thorpe Law

5.0
1 Review

  • 2030 Addison st, Suite 300, Berkeley, CA 94704

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • We’ve moved to the East Bay! Our main offices are now located less than a block from the Bart station in the theater district in downtown Berkeley: 2030 Addison Street, Suite... Read More

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Trevor Thorpe
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Law Offices of Matthew J. Gonsalves

4.0
4 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Family Law, Divorce, Parentage, Child Custody, Spousal Support, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Contract Law, Probate, Wills, Estate Law, Guardianship, Conservatorship, Auto... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersWe Are Able To Assist You With Most Legal Issues, Family Law, and 47 more

Matthew Joseph Gonsalves
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Law Office of Brian Beckwith

4.7
13 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Over 33 Years of Experience. Serving Clients Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in Injury & Family Law Matters.

  • Divorce LawyersAppellate Practice, Family Law, and 59 more

  • Free Consultation

Brian B Beckwith
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John Park Law

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  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers

  • Our Priority Is To Deliver Personalized Legal Representation To All Clients.

  • Divorce LawyersAsset Protection, High Net Worth Estates Nevada, and 9 more

Gary Ebersbach Esq.
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White Oak Law, PC

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  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody & Visitation, and 12 more

James P. White
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Bley and Bley

4.6
2 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • Family Law.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Support, and 4 more

Sophia Wood Henderson
Associate
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Winter & Ross

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Berkeley, CA

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers1 award

  • Family law including Marital Dissolutions, Custody and Post-Judgment Proceedings.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Marital Dissolutions, and 2 more

Janice Jentz Esq.
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Law Office of Cynthia A. Magnus

4.5
6 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Dissolution of Marriage, and 6 more

Cynthia Magnus
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Tierney Law Group, PC

4.9
42 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child & Spousal Support, and 14 more

Kent Tierney Esq.
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Maryann Dresner

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  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Experienced Attorney in Business Litigation, Contract Negotiations and Family Law including Divorce, Child Support and Child Custody

  • Divorce LawyersBusiness Litigation, Construction Law, and 14 more

Maryann Dresner
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Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP

4.7
33 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Specializing only in family law in the San Francisco Bay Area, Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP offers legal advice and representation based on integrity, trust, and understanding.

  • Divorce LawyersCustody, Pre-Marital Agreements, and 6 more

  • Free Consultation

Ariel Sosna
Divorce Lawyer
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Christy, Keith & Donnell Family Law Group, P.C.

4.4
31 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers2 awards

  • Guiding You ThroughFounded in 2007 in the Bay Area of California, Christy, Keith & Donnell Family Law Group, P.C. is an exceptional law firm. Our attorneys provide compassionate... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersChildren, Child Custody and Visitation, and 20 more

Monica Lee
Senior Associate
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Law Offices of Ann Riley

4.5
2 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Certified family law specialist

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Appellate Practice, and 6 more

  • Free Consultation

Ann L. Riley
Divorce Lawyer
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Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP

4.7
33 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Specializing only in family law in the San Francisco Bay Area, Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP offers legal advice and representation based on integrity, trust, and understanding.

  • Divorce LawyersCustody, Pre-Marital Agreements, and 6 more

  • Free Consultation

Ariel Sosna
Divorce Lawyer
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Lawhon Law & Mediation, P.C.

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced divorce mediators in San Francisco at Lawhon Law & Mediation, P.C. work efficiently and compassionately to guide couples through the divorce process as well as... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersDivorce Mediation, Family Mediation, and 17 more

Paula M. Lawhon
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Walter K. Pyle & Associates

  • 2039 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 202, Berkeley, CA 94704-1116

Law and Mediation Office of Judith Joshel

  • 2171 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

Law Offices of Triano & Byrne

  • Berkeley, CA 94707-0489

Korb Law

  • 1609 Solano Ave., Berkeley, CA 94707

Martin James Elmer, Esq.

  • 1915 Addison St., Berkeley, CA 94704

Law Office of Sharon Alkire

  • 1604 Solano Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707

Bartlett Law Firm

  • 2140 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 601, Berkeley, CA 94704

Mediation and Collaborative Practice of Ariel B. Winger

  • 2832 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

Mediation Offices of Martin F. Triano

  • 1831 Solano Avenue, Suite 7489, Berkeley, CA 94707

Evelyn J. Herrera

  • 2832 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

Law Offices of Angela N. Bryant

  • 2222 MLK Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Patrice Truman-Stumpf

  • 949 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94707

Sabharwal Law Offices

  • 1816 Fifth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710

The Law Offices of David Welty

  • 821 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710

Joel H. Tranter, Attorney at Law

  • 2161 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 315, Berkeley, CA 94704

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Divorce lawyers specialize in the legal dissolution of a marriage. They guide clients through the complexities of dividing assets and debts, determining spousal support (alimony), and resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary. These attorneys advocate for their clients’ financial interests to achieve a fair and equitable settlement or court order.

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What is the Supreme Court code for a Motion for Continuance i.e. postpone a trial date in a divorce case to a later date due to medical reasons?

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Answered by attorney Barbara Peyton (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Peyton & Associates
I suggest you get some legal help because the Supreme Court doesn't issue the kind of information you are seeking. Hire a lawyer for limited scope representation only and he/she can help you get a continuance.
I suggest you get some legal help because the Supreme Court doesn't issue the kind of information you are seeking. Hire a lawyer for limited scope representation only and he/she can help you get a continuance.
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What are my rights or standing if the custodial parent is pushing to claim our daughter on taxes every year?

Sarah B. Russo
Answered by attorney Sarah B. Russo (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Law Offices of Russo Prince
There are several issues going on here. I would first point out that mediation might not be the worst thing, particularly if your alternative is a contested court hearing. As to the tax filing status, by the terms of your judgment you are entitled to alternate the child tax exemptions, so that is the order unless or until he files a request for order seeking to modify that provision or you agree to modify the orders.  By IRS rules, he is permitted to claim the child every year, so this is solely a family court dispute.  Is one of you receiving child support? If he claims the child on his taxes that should be reflected in your child support orders as well, either increasing the amount you receive or reducing the amount you pay, whichever applies in your situation.  This is particularly true if he is receiving a pay increase.  In addition, who has to pay for the child's medical insurance should also be governed by your judgment and accounted for in your child support orders.  Usually each parent is required to obtain insurance for the child through their respective employers if it is available at 'little or no cost' and to share the cost of obtaining insurance if it is not.  Finally, if you wish to be more involved in your child's life, or to implement a right of first refusal clause for child care, then you should attempt to resolve that issue in mediation - which I know you are reluctant to do - or file your own request for order.  Keep in mind that there are only two ways to modify your orders in any respect - 1) you come to an agreement and enter into a stipulation, 2) you go to court and the court issues an order.    Best of luck to you. 
There are several issues going on here. I would first point out that mediation might not be the worst thing, particularly if your alternative is a contested court hearing. As to the tax filing status, by the terms of your judgment you are entitled to alternate the child tax exemptions, so that is the order unless or until he files a request for order seeking to modify that provision or you agree to modify the orders.  By IRS rules, he is permitted to claim the child every year, so this is solely a family court dispute.  Is one of you receiving child support? If he claims the child on his taxes that should be reflected in your child support orders as well, either increasing the amount you receive or reducing the amount you pay, whichever applies in your situation.  This is particularly true if he is receiving a pay increase.  In addition, who has to pay for the child's medical insurance should also be governed by your judgment and accounted for in your child support orders.  Usually each parent is required to obtain insurance for the child through their respective employers if it is available at 'little or no cost' and to share the cost of obtaining insurance if it is not.  Finally, if you wish to be more involved in your child's life, or to implement a right of first refusal clause for child care, then you should attempt to resolve that issue in mediation - which I know you are reluctant to do - or file your own request for order.  Keep in mind that there are only two ways to modify your orders in any respect - 1) you come to an agreement and enter into a stipulation, 2) you go to court and the court issues an order.    Best of luck to you. 
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I am the respondent in a divorce. I have been sent a petitioners first request for production of documents. I have looked online for a form for the

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Answered by attorney David Scott Glicken (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at The Glicken Law Firm
In the State of Florida,  where I am licensed,  both the Florida Supreme Court and the State Bar Association provide Forms to use in a dissolution/divorce case. You may want to visit their websites.  You may also want to  consult with a licensed California attorney to ensure you are proceeding correctly.  In Florida, the various  Clerk's of the Court also provides Forms which can be used.
In the State of Florida,  where I am licensed,  both the Florida Supreme Court and the State Bar Association provide Forms to use in a dissolution/divorce case. You may want to visit their websites.  You may also want to  consult with a licensed California attorney to ensure you are proceeding correctly.  In Florida, the various  Clerk's of the Court also provides Forms which can be used.
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