A Dedicated Family Law Attorney Serving San Francisco And Beyond
Whether you are experiencing the frustrations of marital or partner conflict, considering a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement or facing a different family law issue, it is important to seek experienced legal counsel for these delicate and often emotionally charged matters. That’s why you should contact Katherine Shlaudeman Law and Mediation Practice. Founded in 2007, my firm has been providing a wide array of family law services to clients in the San Francisco area for over 15 years. I regularly work with same-sex as well as opposite-sex couples, and I take the time to understand the unique needs and goals of each client.
Ready To Help You Find Solutions To Nearly Any Family Law Issue
I am ready to help you address nearly any family law need you may have, including those related to:
Divorce: Throughout your divorce, I will stand by you, whether you are in mediation, litigation or collaborative law/practice. I can help you obtain a fair distribution of assets and debts, make decisions about the marital or family home, establish child support payments and protect your child custody rights.
Complex division of assets: Divorce tends to be much more complex for high net worth couples, business owners and corporate professionals. My in-depth knowledge of tax law and my considerable experience allow me to provide targeted representation in cases involving high-asset divorce and complex property division, including retirement accounts and other forms of deferred compensation.
Alimony: Divorce should not lead to a financial crisis for either spouse. I can help you establish an equitable amount of alimony, known in California as spousal support.
Child custody and visitation: For most parents, child custody is the most difficult part of a separation or divorce. I will work tirelessly to protect your parental rights so that you can raise your children in an appropriate and supportive home.
Child support: Parents share the responsibility of raising and financially supporting a child. My job is to ensure that your child receives an appropriate amount of financial support so that they can grow up in a healthy, happy environment.
Child support modifications and enforcement: Child support payments do not change unless they are modified by a court order or agreement of the parents (which then needs to be formalized by a court). If the financial circumstances of one parent change significantly, I can guide you through the process of seeking a modification of the current child support order. If your co-parent is consistently violating the order, I can also help you understand your enforcement options.
Pre- and postnuptial agreements: When you decide to get married, you may not be able to foresee the consequences of a divorce. I, Katherine at Katherine Shlaudeman Law and Mediation Practice, expect the unexpected and draft premarital agreements that protect your interests and may reduce the stress of a breakup should you ever divorce. If you are considering a prenup or postnup, I can guide you through the process and help ensure that the final agreement is valid and enforceable.
Litigation Alternatives Can Streamline The Legal Process And Reduce Stress
Traditional litigated divorce is an option, but it is no longer the only option. My practice emphasizes using what are known as alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, including family law mediation and the collaborative divorce process. Compared to litigation, ADR methods tend to be cheaper, faster and less stressful. They give you the power to make the decisions rather than a judge, which means the results are often more predictable than those of a trial. Mediation of other disputes and of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements provides couples with a nonadversarial and productive way of reaching agreements.
I understand that litigation is sometimes necessary, and I am prepared to represent your interests in court, if needed. But for many couples who wish to part ways without burning bridges, mediation or collaborative divorce may be the ideal solution.
Contact Me Today To Discuss Your Legal Options
Katherine Shlaudeman Law and Mediation Practice serves clients in San Francisco and through San Mateo, Santa Clara and Alameda counties. All out-of-court sessions are virtual, saving you time and travel expenses. To learn more about how I can help you with your divorce or other family law matters, contact me to schedule an initial consultation. Just call 415-413-4488 or reach out online.