Business Details
San Jose Family Law Attorneys
Argyris Mah, LLP is a dedicated family law firm with extensive experience guiding clients through complex legal matters. Our team prioritizes client needs, combining legal expertise with compassionate support to achieve favorable outcomes. We specialize in divorce, child custody, asset division, and other family law issues, offering both mediation and litigation services. With a focus on transparency and efficiency, we strive to minimize stress while protecting clients' rights.Our attorneys bring decades of collective experience and a deep understanding of California family law. We are committed to personalized representation, ensuring clients are informed and empowered throughout the legal process. By emphasizing clear communication and strategic problem-solving, we help families navigate transitions with confidence and clarity.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Child Support
Asset Division
Prenuptial Agreements
Postnuptial Agreements
Mediation Services
Spousal Support
Parentage Establishment
Restraining Orders
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined experience in family law advocacy.
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.
- We prioritize mediation to reduce costs and emotional stress when possible.
- Our attorneys have extensive local court experience in Santa Clara County.
- We maintain transparent communication and client-focused decision-making throughout cases.
What people say
Extremely attentive
Professional expertise
Expeditious service
Cost-effective solutions
Compassionate support
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys provide comprehensive divorce representation, handling contested and uncontested cases with equal dedication. We guide clients through property division, spousal support negotiations, and court proceedings while minimizing emotional stress. With deep knowledge of California's community property laws and child custody standards, we protect clients' financial and parental rights throughout the process.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients' parental rights while prioritizing children's best interests in custody matters. Our team helps establish custody arrangements, visitation schedules, and decision-making authority through negotiation or litigation. We address complex issues like relocation requests and modification of existing orders, ensuring custody agreements remain workable as family circumstances evolve.
Asset Division
Our firm handles complex asset division cases involving real estate, business interests, retirement accounts, and hidden assets. We identify and value marital property while protecting separate assets acquired before marriage. Through forensic accounting and expert testimony when needed, we ensure equitable distribution of financial resources while safeguarding clients' long-term economic stability.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review enforceable prenuptial agreements that protect individual assets and clarify financial responsibilities. Our attorneys ensure agreements comply with California law while addressing property division, spousal support, and inheritance rights. We help clients understand legal implications and negotiate fair terms that provide future security without undermining relationship foundations.
Mediation Services
Our certified mediators facilitate cooperative solutions for family law disputes outside courtroom settings. We help couples reach mutually beneficial agreements on divorce terms, child custody, and financial matters. This cost-effective approach preserves relationships while maintaining legal protections, with attorneys available to review final agreements before court submission.
People
Arlette Argyris
Partner
Arlette Argyris brings extensive family law experience to complex divorce and custody cases. She focuses on protecting clients' rights while minimizing conflict through strategic negotiation and mediation. Her practice emphasizes child custody, asset division, and high-asset divorces.
Andrea Mah
Partner
Andrea Mah specializes in family law litigation and mediation with particular expertise in child support and spousal maintenance cases. She combines aggressive advocacy with compassionate client support to achieve favorable outcomes in contested matters.
Questions
What documents should I bring to my initial consultation?
Bring identification, marriage certificate, financial records, and any existing court documents related to your case for effective legal assessment.
How long does a typical divorce take in California?
Minimum six months for uncontested cases, with complex matters often taking 12-18 months depending on court schedules and negotiation complexity.
Can child custody arrangements be modified after divorce?
Yes, custody orders can be modified with substantial changes in circumstances like relocation or parental fitness concerns.
What factors determine spousal support amounts?
Courts consider marriage duration, income disparity, living standards, and each spouse's future earning capacity when determining support.
How do you handle high-asset divorce cases?
We employ forensic accountants and financial experts to accurately value complex assets and ensure equitable distribution of business interests and investments.
