Business Details
Your Trusted Fremont Divorce & Family Law Attorney
The Law & Mediation Office of Lorna Jaynes is dedicated to resolving family law matters through compassionate, client-centered approaches. With over two decades of legal experience since earning my J.D. in 1999, I specialize in collaborative law and mediation, prioritizing out-of-court solutions that preserve emotional and financial well-being. My practice is grounded in the belief that divorce is an emotional challenge requiring legal guidance, not adversarial combat. As a founding member of the International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers and recipient of the 2006 Wiley Manuel Award for Pro Bono Service, I uphold values of respect, equity, and dignity in every case. Our Fremont-based team serves Northern California, offering unbundled services and tailored support to empower clients in crafting sustainable agreements.By focusing on communication and mutual respect, we help families navigate transitions while maintaining relationships, particularly for the benefit of children. Our approach combines legal expertise with emotional intelligence, ensuring clients retain control over decisions affecting their futures. This commitment to holistic resolution has earned recognition from clients who praise our ability to transform conflict into cooperation. We provide initial consultations to explore options like collaborative divorce, mediation, and premarital agreements, ensuring informed choices aligned with individual needs. Through structured problem-solving and ethical practice, we strive to make the legal process as painless and dignified as possible.
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Mediation
Premarital Agreements
Limited Scope Representation
Family Law Litigation
Highlights and features
- We specialize in collaborative law and mediation to minimize conflict and costs.
- Our practice aligns with values of respect, equity, and client empowerment.
- We offer unbundled services for tailored, cost-effective legal support.
- Recipient of the 2006 Wiley Manuel Award for Pro Bono Service.
- Serving Northern California with over two decades of legal experience.
What people say
Guidance through this process
Made it as painless as possible
Kind and considerate
Improved post-divorce communication
Empowering legal support
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative Divorce resolves disputes through cooperative negotiations without court intervention. Couples work with trained attorneys and specialists to create mutually beneficial solutions, focusing on communication and future relationships. This process fosters respect, reduces costs, and empowers clients to control outcomes while addressing financial, emotional, and parenting needs comprehensively.
Mediation
Mediation facilitates structured negotiations between parties with the help of a neutral mediator. This cost-effective alternative to litigation encourages transparency and cooperation, particularly beneficial for co-parenting arrangements. Clients maintain decision-making authority while receiving guidance to craft fair, durable agreements tailored to their unique circumstances and priorities.
Premarital Agreements
Premarital agreements establish clear terms for asset division and financial responsibilities in case of divorce. Our approach prioritizes open dialogue to ensure fairness and mutual understanding, strengthening relationships through proactive planning. These agreements provide security while respecting both parties' interests and future aspirations.
Limited Scope Representation
Limited scope representation offers targeted legal assistance for specific tasks like document review or court guidance. This flexible option provides expert support without full-representation costs, empowering clients to handle portions of their case independently while ensuring critical legal standards are met.
Family Law Litigation
Family law litigation addresses disputes requiring judicial intervention when out-of-court methods fail. While prioritizing alternatives, we provide strategic courtroom representation to protect clients' rights. Our approach balances assertiveness with pragmatism, aiming for efficient resolutions within the formal legal framework when necessary.
People
Lorna Jaynes
Attorney & Mediator
Lorna Jaynes is a family law attorney specializing in collaborative practice and mediation. With a J.D. from the University of Santa Clara (1999), she focuses on out-of-court resolutions to preserve family relationships. Her practice emphasizes ethical, client-centered solutions for Northern California families navigating divorce and related matters.
Questions
What alternatives to litigation do you offer?
We specialize in collaborative divorce and mediation, which prioritize cooperative problem-solving outside the courtroom to reduce conflict and costs.
How does mediation work?
Mediation involves a neutral third party facilitating structured negotiations between spouses to create mutually acceptable agreements while maintaining control over outcomes.
Do you handle complex family law cases?
Yes, we address complex issues like asset division and parenting plans through tailored solutions while prioritizing out-of-court resolutions when possible.
What are limited scope services?
Limited scope representation provides targeted legal assistance for specific tasks, offering expert guidance without full-case representation to suit budgetary and procedural needs.
How are you different from other divorce attorneys?
Our practice uniquely combines legal expertise with holistic principles, focusing on emotional well-being and long-term family relationships through non-adversarial methods.
