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Family Law Attorney in Larkspur, CA
With over 33 years of dedicated experience in family law, Law Office Of Kristine Fowler Cirby provides compassionate, professional legal representation tailored to the unique needs of each client. Specializing in divorce, paternity, domestic violence, child custody, and spousal support, our practice combines deep legal expertise with a personalized approach to navigate complex family matters. Our commitment to resolving disputes efficiently while prioritizing client well-being has established us as a trusted advocate in Marin County.By leveraging extensive courtroom experience and a focus on out-of-court settlements when possible, we empower clients to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining dignity and stability during life's most challenging transitions.
Services
Divorce
Paternity
Domestic Violence
Step-Parent Adoption
Child Support
Spousal Support
Highlights and features
- We offer 33 years of specialized family law experience in Marin County.
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies tailored to family dynamics.
- We have successfully handled over 150 domestic violence cases.
- Our approach prioritizes resolving disputes outside of court when possible.
- We combine courtroom expertise with empathetic client support.
What people say
Compassionate support
Kept child safe
Professional expertise
Guidance through hard decisions
Steadfast advocacy
Services
Divorce Representation
Our divorce services address child custody, property division, and spousal support with strategic advocacy. We guide clients through complex legal processes while prioritizing emotional well-being and practical solutions. With extensive courtroom experience, we protect client interests during litigation while exploring amicable settlements to minimize conflict and costs.
Domestic Violence
We secure emergency and permanent restraining orders for survivors of domestic violence. Our attorney has successfully represented clients in over 150 hearings, ensuring safety through tailored legal strategies. We handle all protective order types while addressing custody and support modifications to protect victims and their children.
Child Custody
We establish custody arrangements that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our services include modifying existing orders, resolving visitation disputes, and creating parenting schedules. We work with Family Court Services to negotiate agreements or advocate in contested hearings when necessary.
Paternity Establishment
We help parents establish legal paternity to secure custody, visitation, and child support rights. Our services address biological parentage disputes and guide clients through California's paternity determination process, ensuring proper legal recognition and responsibilities for unmarried parents.
Step-Parent Adoption
We facilitate step-parent adoptions by navigating consent requirements and termination of parental rights. Our legal guidance ensures compliance with California adoption laws while protecting all parties' interests. We handle contested cases where absent parents challenge adoption proceedings.
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Law Office Of Kristine Fowler Cirby
Attorney
With 33 years of family law experience, including 26 years in Marin County, Law Office Of Kristine Fowler Cirby represents clients in divorce, custody, and domestic violence cases. She has assisted over 1,500 clients and served as Marin County Bar Association President.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, spousal support, domestic violence restraining orders, paternity establishment, and step-parent adoptions.
How do you handle contested custody cases?
We work with Family Court Services to negotiate agreements or present evidence in contested hearings to protect children's best interests.
Can you help with emergency domestic violence protection?
Yes, we assist with immediate protective orders and long-term safety planning for domestic violence survivors.
What experience do you have with Marin County courts?
Our attorney has practiced exclusively in Marin County family courts for 26 years with extensive trial and settlement experience.
How are child support amounts determined?
Support calculations consider both parents' incomes and custody arrangements using California's guideline formulas.
