Alameda / East Bay Family Law Attorney
My work as a family law attorney began in 1976. Although family laws, dynamics, and the landscape of the traditional family have changed, I find that my clients' concerns have remained consistent. My clients are interested in reaching workable, practical, and reasonable solutions to their legal concerns. I help clients achieve these solutions by listening to what is important to their futures and promoting my clients' goals. Please contact my firm to arrange a free consultation to discuss your concerns in any of the following areas.
Divorce
My firm represents clients in various aspects of divorce matters including property division, support, and custody/visitation issues. I offer full and limited-scope representation to divorce clients. Limited-scope representation involves lawyer representation that is limited to one particular issue.
Child Custody and Visitation
In Alameda County, mediation is required in child custody cases. Mediation can be an effective and less-adversarial method for parties to agree to a parenting plan that is in the best interests of their children. I thoroughly prepare clients for the mediation process to ensure their concerns and goals are fully addressed. I am an advocate for children, striving to find custody arrangements that provide for the best interest of the children.
Paternity
There is a presumption of paternity when a child is born to a married couple, but not when a child's parents are unmarried. My firm represents parents of both genders who need representation in a paternity suit. When parentage is established, it can affect child support, custody, and visitation. Having an experienced family law attorney will insure that your rights as a parent are protected.
Child Support
Child support is based on a guideline that uses parents' incomes and time share to determine the amount of support. Child support is designed to provide for the needs of the children, and is an important issue in divorce or paternity cases.
Domestic Violence
This is a complicated issue that can involve valid claims of abuse as well as misuse of the domestic violence statutes. Abuse and allegations of domestic violence alike can impact divorce decrees, including decisions made about time spent with children. I take a very aggressive approach, pursuing my client's claims and striving to fully understand their unique circumstances.
Stepparent Adoptions
As new families form through remarriage, a new spouse may become interested in adopting a stepdaughter or stepson. I provide legal services that facilitate this exciting and rewarding process for new parents.
Post-Decree Modifications and Enforcements
Various issues can arise after a final divorce decree has been reached. I represent clients who are interested in changing divorce orders and those who are contesting requested changes. I represent clients in modification and enforcement of existing orders that can include child support, time share with the children, and property division.
Contact my firm to speak with an experienced lawyer about your family law questions.
Free initial consultation. Easy access from Oakland and Highway 880.
Law Offices of Steven G. Rosenberg
Professional and diligent representation since 1976.
1826 Clement Avenue
Suite 150
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: 510-865-5016
Fax: 510-523-8318
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The Law Offices of Steven G. Rosenberg is a family law firm located in Alameda, California. The firm represents clients in cities such as Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Berkeley, Piedmont, Dublin, Fremont, and Martinez, and throughout Alameda County and Contra Costa County.
