Business Details
26 Years
experience
Emergency
services
San Diego Family Law Attorney
Shana J. Black has been passionately advocating for clients in San Diego since 2000, specializing in family law matters with unwavering dedication. With a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law and cum laude honors, she combines academic excellence with hands-on experience in complex divorce proceedings, child custody battles, and property division cases. Recognized for her legal acumen through awards like the Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Service, she brings both technical expertise and compassionate counsel to every case. Her practice emphasizes strategic representation in dissolution of marriage, restraining orders, and adoption proceedings, ensuring clients receive personalized attention backed by proven results.Over two decades of courtroom experience have honed her ability to navigate emotionally charged disputes while maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards. Clients consistently praise her responsiveness, thorough preparation, and relentless advocacy, which have secured favorable outcomes in even the most contentious family law matters. The firm's central Mission Valley location provides convenient access to clients across San Diego County seeking trusted legal guidance.
Services
Dissolution of Marriage
Legal Separation
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Restraining Orders
Property Division
Adoptions
Paternity Cases
Conservatorships
Annulments
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized family law experience
- Our team provides 24/7 emergency legal consultation
- We guarantee transparent communication throughout your case
- Our firm maintains a 95% client satisfaction rate
- We combine courtroom experience with personalized attention
What people say
Aggressive advocate
Knowledgeable attorney
Reliable representation
Professional service
Excellent results
Services
Dissolution of Marriage
California family law practice specializing in no-fault divorce proceedings. Handles asset division, child custody arrangements, and spousal support negotiations. Provides strategic guidance through litigation and mediation processes. Protects clients' interests in complex property settlements and parenting plan development.
Child Custody
Comprehensive child custody representation including physical and legal custody determinations. Develops enforceable parenting plans and visitation schedules. Advocates for clients in modification proceedings and emergency custody disputes. Prioritizes children's best interests while protecting parental rights.
Legal Separation
Guides couples through legal separation proceedings as an alternative to divorce. Establishes binding agreements for property division, child support, and custody arrangements. Provides pathway for eventual dissolution while maintaining marital status for religious or financial reasons.
Restraining Orders
Secures emergency protective orders and permanent restraining orders for domestic violence victims. Handles ex parte hearings and evidentiary trials. Provides comprehensive safety planning and related family court representation.
Spousal Support
Calculates and negotiates temporary and permanent spousal support payments. Challenges or defends against modification requests. Analyzes tax implications and employment factors in support determinations.
People
Shana J. Black
Attorney at Law
Admitted to California bar in 2000 with cum laude Juris Doctorate from University of San Diego. Recipient of Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Service. Specializes in family law with focus on divorce and child custody cases.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce, child custody, legal separation, spousal support, and protective orders.
How are child custody decisions made in California?
Courts determine custody based on children's best interests, considering physical and legal custody arrangements.
Can I modify an existing child support order?
Yes, modifications are possible with significant changes in income or custody arrangements.
Do you handle emergency custody situations?
Yes, we provide immediate legal assistance for urgent custody and protective order matters.
What's the difference between divorce and legal separation?
Legal separation maintains marital status while establishing binding agreements for property and custody.
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