Family Law Agreements

California Family Law Agreements Lawyer

Family law agreements can define and protect your rights, assets and interests in the event of a divorce. They also establish the clear recognition of a legal relationship between two people—such as a domestic partnership agreement or a step-parent adoption.

The Law Office of William R. Fuhrman in San Diego, California, assists with preparing, filing, reviewing, and negotiating family law agreements. We will look out for and protect you against potential and unforeseen problems. An attorney will listen to your concerns and will represent your best interests during the creation of a family law agreement.

Prenuptial Agreements

Prior to your marriage, you and your spouse will sit down with an attorney and decide how you wish to handle assets and debts during the marriage. You will also discuss what to do in the event of divorce. How would assets and liabilities be divided? Would there be a spousal support waiver or provision?

By drafting a prenuptial agreement, you are not “setting your marriage up for failure.” You are protecting yourself, your spouse and your family from a potentially bitter and costly trial to determine property and debt division incident to a divorce. Contact us for information about how we can help you.

Domestic Partnerships

Domestic partnership law is ever-changing. In California, it is legal for two people of the same sex to enter into a domestic partnership, which carries some but not all of the rights established through marriage.

We represent heterosexual and homosexual couples in the creation and dissolution of a domestic partnership agreement. This includes drafting and reviewing all legal documents and resolving issues that arise when cohabitation arrangements do not work out.

We also file restraining orders on behalf of victims of domestic violence.

Mediation

William R. Fuhrman is a trained mediator who will work with you and your fiancée or spouse to develop a family law agreement on your own terms. Mediation can help you save money on attorneys’ fees and court costs. However, mediation is not right for everyone. To learn more about whether mediation is right for your situation, call (760) 479-2525.

With more than 30 years of law practice and trial experience, William R. Fuhrman has the knowledge and skills necessary to guide families through every facet of divorce and family law. Contact the Law Office of William R. Fuhrman in San Diego, California to learn more about how we can help you. Call (760) 479-2525 to schedule a free 30 minute consultation.