Your Family Law Partner
Diana Ruth James, Esq.
Attorney Diana James fights for the future you deserve. This is a critical time for making
the best decisions, including selecting your legal partner.
Working hard to ensure a favorable outcome
when confronted with new family issues.
when confronted with new family issues.
Legal Practice Areas
Child Custody and Support
Whenever minor children are involved,
who will be their primary caretaker?
Child support issues are always highly
sensitive topics, requiring an attorney with
compassion, knowledge and expertise.
who will be their primary caretaker?
Child support issues are always highly
sensitive topics, requiring an attorney with
compassion, knowledge and expertise.
Mediation/Collaborative
Intended to be two non-adversarial paths, the main difference is each party is required to have their own representation for a collaborative process, and thus can be very costly. For agreeable parties who just want minimal guidance and proper documents filed with the court, mediation may be the way to go. Again, we can customize and provide you with only what you need.
Prenuptial Agreements
Agreements entered into prior to the
date of marriage are prenuptial
agreements. These agreements are
beneficial for both parties – as they
remove the uncertainty of a separation
and protect valuable assets. California
allows for prenuptial agreements with
very specific requirements.
date of marriage are prenuptial
agreements. These agreements are
beneficial for both parties – as they
remove the uncertainty of a separation
and protect valuable assets. California
allows for prenuptial agreements with
very specific requirements.
Stipulated Judgments and Modifications
California Family Law allows parties to enter into their own stipulated divorce judgments, as well as for post-judgment modifications but it is highly recommended the parties consult with an expert to review the terms and minimize the possibility of costly and inconvenient changes later.
Divorce / Summary Dissolution
The primary difference between divorce and
summary dissolution is length of marriage,
community assets and debts, and whether or
not there are minor children.
summary dissolution is length of marriage,
community assets and debts, and whether or
not there are minor children.
Community Property
Generally all property, whether real or
personal property, acquired during a
marriage is recognized as community
property including retirement accounts.
This is one of the main areas of Family law
which require a knowledgeable attorney.
personal property, acquired during a
marriage is recognized as community
property including retirement accounts.
This is one of the main areas of Family law
which require a knowledgeable attorney.
Why You Need
Diana Ruth James, Esq.
By Your Side
For all your family matters, Diana James, Esq. is knowledgeable and primed to help with your specific and unique challenges at home.
Ms. James will help resolve your family disputes with a path toward a brighter future. She welcomes your query and the opportunity to discuss your case.
Domestic
Partnership
A domestic partnership is a legal relationship, equivalent to marriage, extending the rights and benefits of marriage to heterosexual and same-sex couples. Domestic partnerships legally afford couples who choose not to marry the same rights, protections and benefits, including the same responsibilities, obligations and duties under law as married spouses. As domestic partnerships, like marriages, must be legally dissolved – an experienced lawyer will fight for your interests.
Criminal Defense
Next to her Family Law practice, Diana James, Esq. offers Criminal Defense representation – a vital extension of her work when Family Law and defense issues collide. This is often the case when there is domestic violence, allegations of child abuse and restraining orders.
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Bringing each client a combination of Family Law solutions
for staying on top of difficult times at home.