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Family Law Lawyer Serving Concord

We welcome Concord clients seeking help with divorce, custody, support, and related family law matters. Our office is in Walnut Creek, and Contra Costa County is the primary focus of our practice.

Understand the divorce questions

California’s no-fault divorce system does not require a spouse to prove that the other caused the marriage to end. Financial, parenting, and other issues still require attention based on the circumstances.

Bring any filed papers and a list of the questions you want to address. We can discuss the stage of the case, information needed, and possible next steps.

Prepare for custody and parenting decisions

A parenting discussion should account for the children’s routines, care, and safety. Identify the arrangements already in place and the specific changes or clarifications being considered.

Existing orders matter. Bring them to your consultation, along with a practical calendar of school, work, and transportation commitments.

Organize support information

Support questions benefit from accurate financial records and a clear understanding of the parenting arrangements. Gather recent statements, income information, and any support orders.

If circumstances have changed, explain what changed and when. We can discuss the questions raised by a possible request to modify an order rather than assuming an informal change is enough.

Choose a practical next step

Some questions call for more information; others may require a response to a deadline or court request. We help clients separate those priorities and prepare for the work ahead.

We also welcome Alameda and Solano County matters. Explore our family law services or contact us to discuss your circumstances.

Discuss your next steps

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Consultations are paid appointments.

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