Business Details
San Diego Family Law & Estate Planning Experts
Naimish & Lewis, APC, APC is a specialized San Diego family law firm with decades of combined legal experience. Our team of certified specialists and paralegals provides compassionate yet aggressive representation in divorce, child custody, spousal support, and complex estate matters. We prioritize client education, transparent communication, and tailored solutions while maintaining deep expertise in California family law and probate procedures. Our attorneys have handled thousands of cases involving asset division, move-away disputes, and post-judgment modifications.We combine technical legal proficiency with personalized service to protect clients' interests during emotionally challenging times. The firm maintains strong professional relationships with local courts and consistently achieves favorable settlements and trial outcomes. Our estate planning services focus on probate avoidance through revocable trusts while addressing unique family dynamics like blended families and special needs beneficiaries.
Services
Family Law
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Estate Planning
Probate Services
Trust Administration
Spousal Support
Child Support
Prenuptial Agreements
Highlights and features
- Certified Family Law Specialists with 20+ years of local court experience
- Tailored estate plans incorporating revocable trusts and probate avoidance strategies
- Proven success in complex custody disputes and high-asset divorce cases
- Transparent fee structures with no hidden legal costs
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) legal team for improved client communication
What people say
Exceptional legal guidance
Compassionate representation
Responsive communication
Successful case outcomes
Thorough preparation
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles all aspects of divorce, child custody, and spousal support matters. We represent clients in contested proceedings and negotiate settlements while prioritizing children's best interests. The firm specializes in complex cases involving high assets, business valuations, and interstate custody disputes. Our attorneys maintain strong working relationships with local mediators and court personnel to achieve efficient resolutions.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans using revocable living trusts to avoid probate and maintain privacy. Our services include wills, powers of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives. The firm specializes in planning for blended families, special needs beneficiaries, and multi-generational wealth transfer. We provide detailed guidance on trust funding and asset re-titling to ensure comprehensive estate protection.
Probate Services
Our probate practice guides executors through California's court process for estate settlement. We handle will validation, asset inventory, debt resolution, and tax filings. The firm assists with trust administration including asset distribution and beneficiary notifications. We represent personal representatives in contested probate matters and provide expedited services for uncontested estates.
Child Custody
We specialize in developing custody arrangements that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our services include mediation preparation, custody evaluation coordination, and courtroom advocacy. The firm handles complex cases involving relocation requests, domestic violence allegations, and grandparent visitation rights. We provide strategic guidance on modifying existing custody orders as circumstances change.
Spousal Support
Our attorneys provide comprehensive support in determining and modifying spousal maintenance payments. We analyze tax implications, employment potential, and lifestyle factors to establish fair support arrangements. The firm handles both temporary and long-term support cases, including those involving high-net-worth individuals and self-employed spouses. We also assist with enforcing existing support orders through contempt proceedings.
People
Mary J. Naimish
Partner
Certified Family Law Specialist with 25+ years of experience in San Diego courts. Focuses on complex divorce cases, child custody disputes, and high-asset property division. Maintains active involvement in legal education programs for fellow attorneys.
Robert J. Allison
Associate Attorney
Experienced litigator handling family law matters including spousal support, prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence restraining orders. Provides strategic counsel for clients navigating contested divorce proceedings and post-judgment modifications.
Sunny Elmore
Certified Paralegal
Family law specialist with 15 years of experience preparing legal documents and supporting trial preparation. Manages discovery processes and assists clients with financial disclosures and custody evaluation coordination.
Cynthia Gomes
Certified Paralegal
Estate planning expert responsible for trust administration and probate documentation. Guides clients through asset transfer processes and maintains compliance with California's trust funding requirements.
Questions
What factors determine child custody arrangements in California?
California courts prioritize the child's best interests, considering factors like parental stability, living environments, and the child's relationship with each parent.
How are spousal support payments calculated?
Support considers income disparities, marriage duration, and each spouse's financial needs and earning capacity using California's guideline formulas.
What are the benefits of a revocable living trust?
Trusts avoid probate, maintain privacy, and allow controlled asset distribution while providing incapacity planning protections.
Can child support orders be modified?
Yes, modifications are possible with significant changes in income, custody arrangements, or the child's needs.
What constitutes an emergency family law matter?
Immediate threats to safety, child abduction risks, or urgent medical decision needs typically qualify for expedited court consideration.
