Family Law Overview

Providing a Full Range of Family Law Services

Marital dissolution, as it is called in California courts, has become such a sprawling subject, affecting so many lives. All kinds of details and lasting ramifications can extend well past the conclusions of even the most amicable divorce settlements.

This maze of legal difficulties should not add to your emotional wear-and-tear. At the Law Offices of Gary W. Kearney, rest assured that our attorneys handle the full range of family law situations.

We will be in charge of the various filings and negotiations that come with a divorce. We offer input on child custody and visitation issues, and assist in determining appropriate child support if there are children in the marriage. We will know what to suggest in the areas of alimony and spousal support, if they apply to your situation. We have experience with issues relating to domestic partnerships and can prepare or advise you about prenuptial and cohabitation agreements. We also assist clients with obtaining modifications of support and custody orders.

We excel at the appellate level as well, if an appeal of any aspect of your divorce case looks likely. We have extensive trial experience with both writs and appeals. Notably, we served as appellate counsel in the case of In re Marriage of Laudeman, which established the circumstances in which a child support order may be modified.

Collaborative Family Law

Collaborative family law is a way for people who are divorcing to reach a resolution without resorting to costly litigation. We provide mediation of your marital differences as well, in the event you have not yet decided on divorce. Meetings can occur in office or home settings, with representation for both sides and mental health professionals in attendance.

Contact Us

For timely help from a family lawyer with any of the issues outlined above, you should call, fax, or e-mail the Law Offices of Gary W. Kearney in Pasadena, California, as soon as possible to arrange for an initial consultation. You can discuss your specific domestic problem online as well, in writing, and we will be back to you promptly.