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San Francisco Divorce Lawyer
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Sonja Sandeman has been practicing law for more than four decades. She devotes her practice exclusively to family law, helping clients with legal matters including:
Divorce
Divorce is common in the United States, but that makes it no less stressful or emotionally charged for the parties involved. Divorce cases often involve complex legal matters—such as the division of assets and child custody—and these matters are only made worse when the divorce is contested. Some people try to work these issues out through mediation, although this is not always possible. Regardless of the circumstances of the divorce, each party should seek the counsel of attorney to ensure their rights and interests are protected.
Child Custody
One of the more thorny issues that frequently comes up in divorce cases is child custody. While some couples are able to agree on a child custody arrangement, many require the help of an attorney and, in some cases, the court must intervene. Child custody cases also involve related issues such as child support. For this and other reasons, it’s always important to have an experienced attorney on your side to represent—and maximize—your legal interests.
Alimony
Some divorce cases raise the question of spousal maintenance, or alimony. Alimony is meant to maintain a certain level of economic equilibrium after a divorce by requiring the spouse with higher earnings to provide financial support to the spouse with a lower income. When it comes to awarding alimony, courts generally have some discretion—particularly when it comes to the amount and the length of time it must be paid.
To arrange a consultation to discuss your family law matter, please call Sonja Sandeman: (800) 791-5856.