- Child SupportThere are a number of factors used when determining child support. In California, the child support guideline is based on a complicated math formula and the Court uses a computer program called Dissomaster to determine the amount. The main factors used in calculating support include gross income; number of children; percent of time that each parent physically has responsibility for the children; your income tax filing status, deductions, other hardships. We have the same Dissomaster program that the court uses so when you meet with her she can tell you what the calculations based on your circumstances. An important fact to remember is that the court CANNOT change child support retroactively. This means that if you lost your job or became disabled you have to file a request to modify your child support immediately. Contact Us if you need further assistance with child support.
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Paternity
- Premarital Agreement
- Spousal Support
- Legal Separation
- Sex CrimesDarlene R. Kemp is an attorney with a long history of working in the legal field. She is experienced in both criminal and civil litigation. Her legal career began with the Santa Cruz District Attorney's Office. She worked for five years in investigations with the Sexual Assault Team and in the victim witness department where she assisted victims of violent crimes. During this same period of time, she volunteered at Women's Crisis Support and Walnut Avenue Women's Shelter.
- Assault
- Restraining Order
- Real Estate LitigationI provide residential real estate legal services surrounding landlord/tenant law. Whether faced with a habitability issue or a failure to pay rent, California law in this field is extremely detailed and complex. I have handled hundreds of evictions many of which resulted in court trials successfully resolved. Real estate law is constantly evolving which is why it is important to retain knowledgeable experienced counsel.
- Personal InjuryHer civil experience began at the law firm Cartwright, Fulton & Adams where she handled personal injury cases. In 2000, she was hired as an associate at the law firm of Grunsky, Ebey, Farrar & Howell expanding her civil litigation training by handling a myriad of cases involving insurance defense, medical malpractice, employment law and other civil matters. She developed excellent negotiating skills handling numerous mediations and was a successful advocate for her clients in many civil trials. She also introduced the area of family law to the law firm and handled all family law matters. In addition, she was responsible for all Landlord/Tenant legal matters.
- Medical Malpractice