Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Advocates in Marin County
Warren Major LLP believes that stellar legal representation involves delivering positive results while reducing client anxiety during the legal process. As a top-rated Marin County family law firm, we prioritize compassionate, expert legal representation and earn trust through referrals from past clients and attorneys in the San Francisco Bay Area community. We focus on resolving cases amicably through mediation and alternative dispute resolution rather than contentious litigation, which minimizes fees and preserves relationships, particularly when children are involved. When litigation is necessary, we provide fierce and skillful courtroom advocacy.Our practice areas include all aspects of family law, serving clients in Marin, Sonoma, and San Francisco Counties. We combine over a decade of experience with a holistic approach that prioritizes client well-being alongside legal outcomes. Our team includes recognized Super Lawyers Rising Star attorneys with expertise in complex cases, high-asset divorces, and elder abuse litigation. We create customized, cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances while maintaining a strong reputation for reliability and ethical practice.
Services
Divorce
High Asset Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Spousal Support
Property Division
Legal Separation
Annulment
Paternity
Restraining Orders
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of family law experience with Super Lawyers recognition
- Our team creates customized, cost-effective legal solutions for unique situations
- We prioritize amicable resolutions through mediation and alternative dispute resolution
- Our attorneys combine legal expertise with compassionate, client-centered representation
- We serve Marin, Sonoma, and San Francisco Counties with local market knowledge
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers Rising Star
What people say
Compassionate representation
Legal expertise
Successful outcomes
Personalized attention
Highly recommend
Services
Divorce
Our divorce attorneys guide clients through the complex legal process of ending a marriage. We specialize in both uncontested and contested divorces, focusing on minimizing emotional stress while protecting client interests. With expertise in property division, spousal support, and child custody matters, we provide strategic representation tailored to each client's unique situation. Our approach emphasizes amicable resolutions through mediation while maintaining readiness for courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Child Custody
We help parents establish custody arrangements that prioritize children's best interests. Our attorneys assist with creating comprehensive parenting plans covering visitation schedules, decision-making responsibilities, and dispute resolution strategies. We represent clients in contested custody cases and modify existing arrangements when circumstances change. Our experience includes handling complex issues like parental relocation and international custody disputes while maintaining focus on children's well-being.
High Asset Divorce
Our firm specializes in resolving complex financial matters in high-net-worth divorces. We handle intricate asset division involving real estate portfolios, business valuations, retirement accounts, and international assets. With experience in tracing separate property and calculating spousal support for affluent clients, we provide strategic guidance to protect financial interests. Our attorneys work with forensic accountants and valuation experts to ensure accurate assessment of all assets and liabilities.
Child Support
We help establish and modify child support arrangements based on California's income guidelines. Our attorneys calculate support amounts considering both parents' financial circumstances and children's needs. We handle enforcement actions for delinquent payments and defend against unfair modification requests. Our experience includes complex cases involving self-employed parents, variable income streams, and international child support obligations while always prioritizing children's best interests.
Legal Separation
We provide legal guidance for couples seeking formal separation agreements while remaining married. Our attorneys handle property division, spousal support, and child custody arrangements for legally separated couples. We advise on the implications of maintaining marital status for insurance benefits and tax considerations. Our approach focuses on creating clear agreements that address financial responsibilities and parenting arrangements while preserving flexibility for future modifications.
People
Marissa Major
Founding Partner
Marissa Major, founding partner of Warren Major LLP, has practiced family law since 2013. Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, she specializes in divorce, custody disputes, and complex family law matters with a compassionate, strategic approach.
Hillary Warren
Founding Partner
Hillary Warren, co-founding partner, focuses exclusively on family law with experience from global law firms. A Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2020, she provides strategic solutions for divorce, custody, and high-asset cases while prioritizing client peace of mind.
Christina Sherman
Family Law Attorney
Christina Sherman is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist with a Master of Laws in Taxation. She guides clients through divorce and custody disputes with problem-solving focus, combining legal expertise with compassionate representation in San Rafael.
Questions
What types of family law cases do you handle?
We handle all family law matters including divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, legal separation, annulment, and restraining orders across Marin, Sonoma, and San Francisco Counties.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we offer free initial case evaluations with no obligation. This allows us to understand your situation and discuss potential strategies for your family law matter.
How do you handle child custody disputes?
We focus on creating parenting plans that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights. We use mediation when possible and provide strong courtroom advocacy for contested custody cases.
Can you modify existing child support orders?
Yes, we help modify child support arrangements when circumstances change significantly, ensuring adjustments reflect current financial situations and children's needs.
What's the difference between divorce and legal separation?
Legal separation maintains marital status while dividing assets and establishing support arrangements. Divorce terminates the marriage. We help clients choose the appropriate option based on their personal and financial circumstances.
How are high-asset divorces handled?
We employ forensic accounting and valuation experts to ensure accurate division of complex assets including businesses, real estate portfolios, and retirement accounts in high-net-worth divorces.
