- DivorceCollaborative divorce allows the parties to resolve the issues in their dissolution proceeding in a private and confidential setting. The parties agree they will not go to court to litigate their case. Instead the parties work together with their attorneys, financial consultants, and child custody specialists to help guide them through the divorce process. Alternate Dispute Resolution
- Child SupportAs a result of Federal law, child support is governed by guidelines in virtually every state. However, the formulas for guidelines differ from state to state.
- Child Custody and VisitationDivorce, also referred to as Dissolution, is typically comprised of four (4) basic parts: Marital Status, Characterization, Valuation and Division of Property, Support (both child and/or spousal) and Child Custody.
- Paternity
- GuardianshipSince 1987, he has maintained a solo practice and became “Of Counsel” (now Retired) to DeVito & Nore, A.P.C. - Family Law & Mediation in May of 2014. Besides conducting in excess of 50 jury trials including Civil, Misdemeanor and Felony charges, Stephen’s primary practice includes all areas of Family Law including Contempt Prosecution and Defense, Support, Child Custody, Child Visitation, Property Division, Debt Allocation, Guardianships, Probate and Juvenile Dependency, “Free From” Custody and Control proceedings, Department of Child Support (DCSS) proceedings including Jurisdiction and Paternity, and ORAP Enforcement proceedings.
- Spousal SupportSpousal support is designed to assist a party in maintaining the marital standard of living. Called "alimony" in many states, and in California until 1970, spousal support is not governed by a formal guideline. If fact, judges are prohibited from using "guidelines" in setting long term support.
- Legal SeparationDivorces require that you have been a county resident for 3 months, and a state resident for 6 months. Sometimes, you can get around these rules by filing for legal separation and later converting the case to a Dissolution of the Marriage.
- AnnulmentThe emphasis of her practice is Alternate Dispute Resolution and Private Judging, each of which is consistent with her solution-seeking approach to resolving Family Law matters of all types. She is frequently hired by other lawyers as a mediator, settlement conference judge, arbitrator, or private judge, to help them resolve their clients' cases, and spends much of each week active in that capacity. As a lawyer, she handles all Family Law matters, including Divorce [Dissolution of Marriage], Legal Separation, Annulments [Nullity], Child Support, Spousal Support, Child Custody and Visitation, Support Arrearages, and Division of Property including high asset valuation and division of assets.
- Criminal DefenseDomestic Violence Crossover Issues in Family Law and Criminal Proceedings Criminal Law Section North San Diego County Bar Association, November 1996;
- Misdemeanors
- Restraining OrderAt the conclusion of almost any Family Law dispute, the court must issue an order setting out the parties’ rights and obligations. This may include orders deciding how property is owned, custody of children, and payment of support, for example. It may also include restraining orders on personal conduct. While the order may simply follow the agreement of the parties, it may also be the result of the judge making a decision where the parties are not in complete agreement.
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- Probate