San Francisco Divorce Lawyer

Divorce is hard, even when both spouses agree that it’s time to split. Protect yourself with savvy advice and fierce advocacy from Attorney Bernie. As your San Francisco, CA divorce lawyer, we advocate for your interests in the divorce, ensuring that you’re fairly treated, receive a proper share of marital property, and fight for a divorce settlement that gives you the means to build a bright future after the divorce is final. Contact us today for a confidential consultation.

Divorce Lawyer San Francisco, CA

California is a community property state, so each spouse typically receives half the marital assets. Divorce can quickly become complicated when asset ownership is disputed. One spouse may insist that funds in a bank account, a vehicle, or real estate are separate property, leaving you struggling to prove your right to a share. Or, your divorce may be contentious because both parties seek primary custody of the children. If you and your spouse cannot agree on divorce terms, it’s time to call our San Francisco divorce lawyer.

We approach your divorce with personalized attention and a commitment to your best interests. Our legal team often consults with forensic accountants to determine the full extent of marital property and to determine what is and is not divisible in the divorce. We want to make sure that you have the means to build a bright future after the split.

And we know that you want to spend as much time with your children as possible. California courts typically favor shared custody to give the child enough time with each parent to build a strong relationship. However, custody decisions are made in the child’s best interest, and sometimes, split custody may not be the answer. We can prepare a compelling argument in favor of your preferred custody arrangement and present it to the judge on your behalf.

When divorces get emotional and contentious, you need a solid legal ally in your corner, someone who knows how to fight to win, and who is a fierce negotiator. We advise you on mediation, whether you’re ordered to go through it or choose to do so to settle the divorce without a trial. If your spouse will not compromise, though, we’re fully ready to present strong arguments for your preferred divorce settlement to a judge. Trust our team to protect you and fight for you at each step.

Our Experience Matters When You’re Going Through A Divorce

Divorce settlements often come down to negotiations, and you’ll find no better negotiators than Attorney Bernie and his team. We fight for what you want most in the settlement and can represent you in negotiations and advise you in mediation to achieve it.

• Firm founder Bernie J. Kempen is a Family Law Specialist certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
• Our firm maintains a perfect 10.0 rating on AVVO
• Bernie is the recipient of the AVVO Client Choice Award and recognized as an AVVO Top Contributor
• Attorney Bernie previously served as President of the Castro Valley Rotary and Director of the Castro Valley Arts Foundation

When your head is spinning after filing for divorce or getting served with papers, contact our San Francisco divorce lawyer today for a consultation.