Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Advocates in California
The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer has provided compassionate, objective legal guidance to families in crisis for over 20 years. Our attorneys specialize in family law matters including divorce, child custody, and property division, with a combined 30+ years of experience navigating California's legal system. We maintain three accessible offices in Morgan Hill, San Jose, and Fremont to serve Santa Clara County residents. Our practice combines aggressive litigation capabilities with mediation expertise to protect client interests while minimizing emotional and financial costs.We prioritize accessibility, offering after-hours communication and free initial consultations. Recognized by Avvo and Martindale-Hubbell for legal excellence, our firm maintains an A+ BBB rating through ethical practice and client-focused service. We integrate business law insights to help families secure financial futures through estate planning and succession strategies. Our team remains committed to delivering prompt, thorough representation with transparent communication throughout every case.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Estate Planning
Criminal Defense
Mediation
Child Support
Property Division
Spousal Support
Domestic Abuse
Adoption
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined experience in family law cases
- Our firm maintains three accessible offices in Santa Clara County
- We provide free consultations for all clients
- We maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
- Our attorneys offer after-hours availability for urgent matters
Associations and certifications
- Avvo
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Better Business Bureau
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys guide clients through contested and uncontested divorces, addressing child custody, property division, and spousal support. We combine litigation expertise with mediation capabilities to protect client interests while minimizing emotional impact. Our team helps navigate California's community property laws and custody determinations based on children's best interests.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in legal and physical custody disputes, creating parenting plans that prioritize children's well-being. Our attorneys handle custody modifications and enforcement actions while explaining California's custody criteria, including children's preferences and parental stability factors that influence court decisions.
Estate Planning
Our practice helps families organize financial records and create wills, trusts, and advance directives. We specialize in QTIP trusts for blended families and incapacity planning through living trusts. We ensure assets transfer according to client wishes while minimizing probate complications for surviving family members.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing misdemeanor charges that could impact family law cases, including DUIs and domestic disputes. Our team emphasizes swift resolution while protecting parental rights during criminal proceedings. We help clients understand collateral consequences affecting custody arrangements and employment.
Mediation Services
Our certified mediators facilitate prenuptial agreements, divorce settlements, and postnuptial arrangements. We help clients achieve cost-effective resolutions while preparing for potential litigation. We explain mediation's limitations in cases involving domestic abuse or power imbalances between parties.
People
Steven E. Springer
Founding Attorney
With over 20 years of legal experience, Steven Springer specializes in family law matters including divorce, child custody, and domestic violence cases. He combines courtroom advocacy with mediation expertise to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting client interests throughout Santa Clara County.
Daniel Walter
Attorney
Daniel Walter brings 15 years of family law experience, handling both litigated and mediated divorces. He focuses on negotiated solutions while maintaining litigation readiness, particularly in complex child custody and property division cases across the South Bay region.
Questions
How does child custody affect child support calculations?
Child support considers custody arrangements, with payments adjusting based on each parent's income and time spent with children. The court ensures children maintain consistent living standards through these financial arrangements.
Can unmarried fathers obtain custody rights?
Unmarried fathers must establish paternity first, then can petition for custody. Courts decide based on children's best interests, considering relationships with both parents and living situation stability.
What happens if a parent wants to relocate out-of-state?
Sole custodians may move without permission if it doesn't harm children. Shared custody requires court approval through formal request demonstrating the relocation's benefits for children.
How does California handle inheritance during divorce?
Inheritances remain separate property unless commingled with marital assets. Proper documentation maintains inheritance status, preventing division during property settlement proceedings.
Can prenuptial agreements be challenged in court?
Prenups signed under duress or without proper review time may be invalidated. California requires 7-day consideration period and voluntary signing for enforceable premarital agreements.
