Business Details
14 Years
experience
San Jose Family Law Attorney & Divorce Lawyer
The Law Office Of Matthew J Rudy has provided dedicated family law representation in San Jose and the Greater San Francisco Bay Area since 2012. Our practice focuses on delivering personalized legal solutions for divorce, child custody, spousal support, and complex property division while prioritizing clients' emotional and financial well-being. With extensive litigation experience across Santa Clara, Alameda, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties, we combine assertive advocacy with strategic problem-solving to achieve efficient resolutions.Founding attorney Matthew J. Rudy, a certified family law specialist candidate, brings over 15 years of legal expertise and a client-centered approach to every case. Our team understands the profound impact of family law matters and remains committed to transparent communication, ethical representation, and protecting clients' rights throughout the legal process.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Legal Separation
Property Division
Domestic Violence
Prenuptial Agreements
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of family law experience with a certified specialist candidate
- Our team provides personalized strategies for complex property division cases
- We maintain transparent communication throughout all legal proceedings
- We combine litigation expertise with cost-effective settlement approaches
- Our local knowledge serves clients across the Greater Bay Area
Associations and certifications
- California State Bar Family Law Specialist
What people say
Compassionate and experienced
Personalized legal strategies
Effective courtroom advocacy
Transparent communication
Successful case outcomes
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce representation addressing asset division, child custody, and spousal support. We combine litigation expertise with settlement strategies to protect clients' interests while minimizing emotional conflict. Our approach focuses on achieving practical solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in child custody matters, developing parenting plans that prioritize children's well-being. Our experience includes navigating mediation requirements and court proceedings across Bay Area counties. We help establish custody arrangements that balance parental rights with children's best interests.
Spousal Support
Our practice handles temporary and permanent spousal support cases, considering factors like marital standard of living and financial capabilities. We analyze each situation's unique circumstances to pursue fair support arrangements while protecting clients' financial futures.
Property Division
We specialize in complex property division cases involving business interests, real estate, and investment portfolios. Our approach includes accurate asset characterization and valuation to ensure equitable distribution while protecting clients' financial interests during divorce proceedings.
Legal Separation
We guide clients through legal separation proceedings addressing similar issues as divorce while maintaining marital status. Our services include advising on separation agreements and potential conversion to dissolution proceedings when appropriate for clients' long-term needs.
People
Matthew J. Rudy
Founding Attorney
A San Jose native and Santa Clara University School of Law graduate, Matthew has practiced family law since 2007. He passed the California Family Law Specialist Exam and brings extensive litigation experience to complex divorce and custody matters.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, spousal support, legal separation, property division, domestic violence cases, and prenuptial agreements with personalized legal strategies.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free one-hour consultations to discuss your family law matter and legal options.
How are child support amounts determined?
California child support calculations consider both parents' income and custody time shares using state guidelines.
Can you handle complex property division?
Our firm specializes in complex property characterization and division, including high-value assets and business interests.
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients throughout Santa Clara, Alameda, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties.
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