Business Details
We have dedicated our practice exclusively to California Family Law since 1993. Our founding attorney Joseph H. Wolch brings over three decades of continuous courtroom experience. We maintain leadership roles in the Contra Costa Family Law Section and local bench-bar committees. Our associate attorneys Christie Saenz and Kathryn Mignani add specialized expertise in complex asset division and custody litigation. We leverage a network of financial and forensic experts to secure optimal outcomes in high-value cases. Our paralegal team provides over twenty years of dedicated family law procedural support.
We prioritize candid advice and transparent communication throughout every stage of representation. Our firm has earned consistent Super Lawyers recognition for professional excellence and peer endorsement. We resolve disputes through skilled negotiation and aggressive trial advocacy tailored to each client. Our commitment extends to community involvement and continuing legal education for superior service. We guide clients through divorce, support, and custody matters with strategic precision and compassion. Our goal remains achieving just resolutions efficiently while protecting our clients' futures.
We prioritize candid advice and transparent communication throughout every stage of representation. Our firm has earned consistent Super Lawyers recognition for professional excellence and peer endorsement. We resolve disputes through skilled negotiation and aggressive trial advocacy tailored to each client. Our commitment extends to community involvement and continuing legal education for superior service. We guide clients through divorce, support, and custody matters with strategic precision and compassion. Our goal remains achieving just resolutions efficiently while protecting our clients' futures.
Highlights and features
- We have practiced California family law exclusively since 1993.
- Our attorneys lead the Contra Costa Family Law Section.
- We utilize forensic experts for complex high-asset property division.
- Our paralegal team offers twenty years dedicated procedural support.
- We have earned consistent Super Lawyers recognition for excellence.
Services
Divorce Representation
We guide clients through every stage of California divorce proceedings with strategic legal counsel. Our attorneys handle contested and uncontested dissolutions while protecting financial interests and parental rights. We prioritize efficient resolution through negotiation or trial advocacy tailored to your unique circumstances.
Child Custody Litigation
We advocate for parental rights in contested custody disputes throughout Contra Costa County courts. Our team develops evidence-based parenting plans addressing legal and physical custody arrangements. We collaborate closely with child specialists to ensure outcomes serve the child's best interests.
Spousal Support Negotiation
We negotiate and litigate spousal support orders reflecting California guideline calculations and marital circumstances. Our attorneys analyze income, earning capacity, and standard of living to secure fair terms. We modify existing orders when material changes affect financial obligations substantially.
High-Asset Property Division
We manage complex high-value asset division including businesses, real estate, and retirement accounts. Our firm engages forensic accountants and valuation experts to trace separate and community property. We protect client wealth through meticulous characterization and aggressive courtroom presentation strategies.
Marital Agreement Drafting
We draft enforceable premarital and postmarital agreements customized to protect individual assets and define spousal rights. Our attorneys ensure full financial disclosure and voluntary execution per California statutory requirements. We provide ongoing counsel to amend agreements as life circumstances evolve.
