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           |  | San Francisco Bay Area Family Law AttorneyThe Walnut Creek, California, Law Office of Maria Caroline Engfelt assists clients in a wide range of family law matters ranging from complex dissolution, custody and paternity matters to stepparent adoptions, and guardianship cases. Please contact them for experienced, compassionate family law assistance concerning: Ms. Engfelt is a warm and empathetic lawyer who will listens to clients and guides them through every step of the divorce process that, on average, takes about one year. She lets them know whether divorce mediation is the right option. Today, the court recognizes that both parents are equally important in a child's life. Ms. Engfelt helps clients in obtaining custody and resolving child custody disputes that can involve such issues as move-away requests and paternity actions. She also handles grandparent visitation matters when a grandparent is being excluded from spending time with their grandchildren. Ms. Engfelt handles all child support and spousal support matters including the determination of child support under California's child support guidelines. She can also help clients obtain modifications and enforcements of child support and spousal support orders. Domestic Violence/Restraining Orders Those victimized by domestic violence may be able to obtain a restraining order offering up to three years of protection for themselves and their children. With the help of a skilled lawyer, a temporary restraining order can be issued without the need for a hearing. Guardianships The firm handles guardianship cases for clients seeking to protect children in their families who are not receiving proper parental care. A case such as this may involve a grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative filing for guardianship because the child's parent is addicted to drugs or otherwise endangering the child. Ms. Engfelt handles all family law matters related to marriage and domestic partnership. She can also help clients file for civil restraining orders when they wish to bring civil harassment charges against a neighbor. Please contact the Law Office of Maria Caroline Engfelt today to schedule a free consultation. Located in Walnut Creek, CA, the Law Office of Maria Caroline Engfelt represents clients throughout the East Bay and the San Francisco Bay Area (Bay Area), including Concord, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Orinda, Danville, Berkeley, Martinez, Pittsburg, Antioch, Orinda, Vallejo, Piedmont, Hayward, Union City, San Leandro, San Ramon, Oakland, Pleasanton, Brentwood, Oakley, Dublin, and Bay Point. Our representation spans Contra Costa County and Alameda County.Credit Cards Accepted ∙ Free Consultation Law Office of Maria Caroline Engfelt The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation. Copyright © 2010 by Law Office of Maria Caroline Engfelt. All rights reserved. You may reproduce materials available at this site for your own personal use and for non-commercial distribution. All copies must include this copyright statement. | |