Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in San Mateo
Kenney Family Law specializes in complex family law litigation for high net-worth clients with intricate financial structures. Our practice focuses on resolving disputes involving asset division, child custody, spousal and child support, and enforcement of existing family law orders. We collaborate closely with clients and financial experts to identify and value community property, developing tailored solutions to protect client interests. Our approach emphasizes client involvement, transparent communication, and detailed guidance throughout every legal process stage. With extensive experience in high-stakes litigation and access to specialized tax, financial, and estate planning resources, we provide strategic representation in San Mateo, San Francisco, and Santa Clara counties.Our founder, a certified family law specialist, brings over 15 years of dedicated practice and military service discipline to every case. We balance legal expertise with compassionate understanding of clients' emotional needs during challenging transitions. Our track record includes handling complex financial issues like executive compensation structures, business valuations, and reproductive rights disputes. We prioritize practical outcomes while maintaining readiness for trial advocacy when necessary. This combination of technical proficiency and client-centered service establishes our firm as a trusted advisor in family law matters.
Services
Asset Division
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Mediation
Marriage Planning
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in complex family law cases involving high net-worth clients
- Certified family law specialist with 15+ years of dedicated practice experience
- Personalized approach with transparent communication at every legal process stage
- Access to specialized tax, financial, and estate planning resources
- Proven track record in high-stakes litigation and complex financial disputes
Associations and certifications
- State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Services
Asset Division
We handle complex marital asset division for high net-worth clients, specializing in valuing businesses, professional practices, and executive compensation structures. Our team works with financial experts to ensure fair distribution while protecting client interests. With experience in high-stakes cases, we develop creative solutions for complicated property estates.
Child Custody
Our child custody practice focuses on creating long-term parenting plans that serve family best interests. We help clients navigate high-conflict custody disputes while prioritizing children's well-being. Through collaboration with experts and courts, we develop practical solutions for post-divorce family transitions.
Spousal Support
We represent clients in complex spousal and child support matters, ensuring appropriate financial obligations are upheld. Our experience includes handling high-income support calculations and enforcement of existing support orders through California courts.
Mediation Services
Our firm provides mediation services and acts as consulting counsel for clients pursuing out-of-court resolutions. We help negotiate settlements that reduce litigation risks while maintaining preparedness for trial when necessary. This approach often lowers costs and stress for our clients.
Marriage Planning
We advise clients on legal implications of marriage and premarital agreements. Our services cover protecting assets before marriage and understanding legal rights changes. This includes tailored guidance for first-time marriages and remarriages later in life.
People
Thomas Kenney
Founder & Principal Attorney
Certified family law specialist with 15+ years of experience handling complex divorce cases. Former Marine Corps sergeant with expertise in asset division, child custody, and spousal support. Graduated magna cum laude from Tulane Law School and practices exclusively in family law since 2007.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in complex family law matters including asset division, child custody, spousal support, mediation, and prenuptial agreements for high net-worth clients.
How do you handle complex financial issues in divorce cases?
We work with financial experts to value businesses, professional practices, and executive compensation structures. Our experience includes handling high-asset divorce cases with complicated property estates.
What sets your firm apart from other family law practices?
Our founder is a certified family law specialist with military service discipline and 15+ years of dedicated practice. We combine litigation expertise with personalized guidance and access to specialized financial resources.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, we provide mediation services and act as consulting counsel for clients pursuing out-of-court resolutions while maintaining readiness for trial when necessary.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve San Mateo, San Francisco, and Santa Clara counties with convenient office locations in San Mateo.
