Practice Areas
Marriage and Domestic Partnerships
Our firm specializes in providing comprehensive legal services for marriage and domestic partnerships under California law. We are dedicated to protecting your rights and guiding you through every step of the legal process, whether you are entering into a marriage or registered domestic partnership, or navigating the complexities of separation or dissolution.
We assist clients with a wide range of family law matters, including:
* Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
* Registration and Dissolution of Domestic Partnerships
* Property Rights and Division
* Spousal Support (Alimony)
* Legal Separation and Annulment
* Parental Rights and Responsibilities
California law recognizes both marriage and domestic partnerships, each with unique rights and obligations. Our firm will ensure you understand your legal options and responsibilities, and we will tailor our approach to fit your specific relationship and family dynamics.
Our goal is to provide clear, compassionate, and effective legal counsel, whether you are planning for the future or facing a dispute.
Child-Related Matters
At Gasparini Law, we understand that nothing is more important than your children. We provide experienced and compassionate legal representation for all child-related matters under California law. Whether you are navigating custody, support, or parental rights, we are here to advocate for your child’s best interests and ensure your voice is heard.
We assist clients with a full range of child-related issues, including:
* Child Custody and Visitation (Parenting Time)
* Legal and Physical Custody Arrangements
* Child Support Establishment and Modification
* Move-Away and Relocation Requests
* Paternity and Parentage Actions
* Guardianship Matters
* Enforcement and Contempt Proceedings
California courts prioritize the best interests of the child in all family law matters. Our role is to help you navigate this process with clarity and confidence—whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. We work closely with you to develop parenting plans and support solutions that reflect your child's needs and your family’s unique circumstances.
When your children’s well-being is at stake, trusted legal guidance matters. Let us help you protect what matters most.
Financial Issues
Financial matters are often among the most complex and contentious aspects of family law cases. Our firm offers skilled representation to resolve the full range of financial issues that may arise under California law, both during and after the breakdown of a relationship. We are dedicated to protecting your financial interests and helping you achieve fair and lasting outcomes.
We handle a wide array of financial family law matters, including:
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Spousal Support (Alimony): Establishing, modifying, and enforcing support orders.
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Child Support: Guideline calculations, deviations, and enforcement.
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Property Division: Identification, characterization, valuation, and division of community and separate property.
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Business Valuations and Complex Asset Division
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Reimbursement and Tracing Claims
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Debt Allocation
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Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
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Hidden Asset Investigations and Forensic Accounting
California is a community property state, which generally means that spouses equally share assets and debts acquired during the marriage. We work to ensure your rights are protected in both settlement negotiations and litigation. Whether your case involves high-value assets, business interests, or support disputes, we bring experience, precision, and strong advocacy to every financial issue.
You have worked hard for what you have—let us help you safeguard your financial future.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a serious issue that can have immediate and long-term effects on your safety, your children, and your legal rights. Our firm provides strong, compassionate legal representation for individuals seeking protection from abuse, as well as for those who have been wrongfully accused under California's domestic violence laws.
We assist clients with a wide range of domestic violence matters, including:
* Temporary (Emergency) and Permanent Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs)
* Protecting Victims and Children from Abuse, Harassment, or Threats
* Defense Against False or Exaggerated Allegations
* Requests for Move-Out Orders, Custody Orders, and Support
* Representation at Restraining Order Hearings
* Modifications and Enforcement of Protective Orders
* Impact of Domestic Violence Findings on Custody and Visitation
California law broadly defines domestic violence to include physical abuse, threats, stalking, harassment, and coercive control between current or former spouses, partners, co-parents, or household members. While a restraining order can offer vital legal protections, it can also significantly affect custody, support, and property rights.
Whether you are seeking a restraining order or defending against one, our goal is to advocate for your rights and ensure your safety, dignity, and legal interests are protected.
Adoption & Surrogacy
Building a family through adoption or surrogacy is a deeply meaningful journey, and it involves complex legal steps to ensure clarity, security, and peace of mind for all parties. Our firm provides knowledgeable and compassionate legal guidance in all aspects of adoption and assisted reproduction under California law.
We assist clients with a full range of services, including:
* Independent, Stepparent, and Relative Adoptions
* Agency and International Adoptions (in coordination with licensed agencies)
* Adult Adoptions
* Surrogacy Agreements (Gestational and Traditional)
* Egg, Sperm, and Embryo Donation Agreements
* Parentage Judgments and Pre-Birth Orders
* Same-Sex and LGBTQ+ Family Formation
California is a leading state in the protection and recognition of diverse family structures, including those formed through surrogacy and adoption. Whether you are prospective parents, a surrogate, a donor, or a relative seeking to adopt, we ensure that your rights and responsibilities are clearly defined and legally enforceable.
Our goal is to make your family-building process as smooth, secure, and joyful as possible—because every family deserves a strong foundation.
Other Family Matters
At Gasparini Law, we handle a wide range of family law matters beyond our core practice areas. These issues often arise during or after a family law proceeding and are just as crucial as those involving marriage, children, or finances. We are dedicated to providing strategic, effective representation tailored to your unique needs.
Our services include, but are not limited to:
* Grandparents’ Rights and Third-Party Visitation
* Name Changes for Adults and Minors
* Guardianship of Minors
* Dependency Court Support and CPS Involvement
* Post-Judgment Modifications and Enforcement
* Contempt Proceedings
* Mediation and Private Settlement Agreements
California family law is broad and nuanced. Whether you are looking to modify an existing order, establish legal parentage, or address a unique situation involving extended family or court intervention, we are committed to helping you navigate the legal system with clarity and confidence.
No matter the family law issue, we are here to provide the experience, advocacy, and guidance you need.
Contact Us
35 Miller Avenue, Suite #700
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-685-0558 ext. 800
k@gasparini-law.com
