Business Details
Expert Family Law Services in San Jose, CA
Founded by Nat E. Hales, Jr. in the 1960s and led today by Michele Elizabeth Hales, our firm offers dedicated family law services rooted in decades of experience. With offices in San Jose and Hollister, we serve clients across Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties. Our team prioritizes personalized legal solutions, focusing on divorce, child custody, spousal support, and complex property division.By combining a boutique-style approach with comprehensive expertise, we ensure clients receive tailored guidance and compassionate representation. Our commitment to honesty and integrity underpins every case, reflecting our deep understanding of family laws complexities and our clients unique needs.
Services
Divorce / Dissolution
Legal Separation
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Property Division
Premarital Agreements
Domestic Violence Cases
Mediation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Unbundled Legal Services
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of family law experience serving Silicon Valley.
- Our boutique-style firm offers personalized attention to each clients unique needs.
- We serve San Jose and South County clients from two convenient locations.
- Our team includes seasoned legal professionals dedicated to client success.
- We resolve cases with honesty, integrity, and tailored legal strategies.
Services
Divorce / Dissolution
We guide clients through California divorce proceedings, addressing residency requirements, temporary restraining orders, and equitable property division. Our approach ensures clarity on legal processes while protecting client interests in asset distribution, child custody, and spousal support negotiations.
Child Custody
Our firm advocates for clients navigating child custody disputes, focusing on the childs best interests while establishing practical visitation schedules and decision-making responsibilities. We provide strategic counsel for modifications and enforcement of custody agreements.
Mediation
We facilitate mediated settlements to resolve family law disputes amicably. This process reduces courtroom conflicts by fostering collaborative negotiations on issues like asset division, parenting plans, and financial support through impartial, structured discussions.
Premarital Agreements
We draft and review premarital agreements to clarify financial rights and responsibilities before marriage. Our customized solutions protect individual assets and establish clear frameworks for property division in the event of divorce.
Unbundled Legal Services
We offer tailored legal support where clients select specific case aspects for attorney involvement, handling others independently. This cost-effective model provides expert guidance on critical issues while empowering client autonomy in manageable case components.
People
Michele Elizabeth Hales
Owner, Attorney
Michele Elizabeth Hales leads the firm with over two decades of family law experience. She specializes in resolving complex divorce cases and child custody matters, emphasizing personalized client representation and ethical legal practices.
Nat E. Hales, Jr.
Retired Founder
Nat E. Hales, Jr. founded the firm in the 1960s, establishing its reputation for dedicated family law services. His legacy continues through the firms commitment to personalized client care and legal excellence.
Julie Corini
Office Manager
Julie Corini manages daily operations and client communications, ensuring seamless coordination of legal services. Her organizational expertise supports efficient case management and client support processes.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, legal separation, child custody, spousal support, property division, premarital agreements, domestic violence cases, mediation, and unbundled legal services.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties, including cities like San Jose, Santa Cruz, Hollister, and surrounding communities.
How do you personalize legal services?
We tailor strategies to each client’s unique circumstances, focusing on their goals and needs through direct collaboration and compassionate representation.
What is unbundled legal representation?
Unbundled services allow clients to handle specific case aspects independently while receiving attorney guidance on chosen issues for cost-effective support.
