Family Law

I focus my practice solely on family law and the issues associated with divorce, legal separation, and parentage cases including child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and the division of community property, separate property and debts.

• Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Restraining Orders

• Child Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Sexual Abuse

• Adoptions
• Child Support
• Custody
• Paternity
• Visitation

• Living Together/Cohabitation
• Marriage
• Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Divorce

I focus my practice solely on family law and the issues associated with divorce, legal separation, and parentage cases including child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and the division of community property, separate property and debts.

• Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
• Annulment

CA, Dec 1982
Bar Number: 104407

I do not have any Bar specialization certifications (yet).

State of California, all Courts
Federal Court, Northern District of California

Member, California State Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member, Contra Costa Bar Association, Family Law Section and Custody Issues Subcommittee
Past Member, San Francisco Bar Association, Family Law Section
Past President, Contra Costa Bar Association, Barristers' Section

The State Bar requires attorneys to complete 36 hours of continuing legal education every 3 years. Over the last three years, I have completed 116 hours, of which 98 hours were in various areas of Family Law.

I have not published.

Generally, I have taken dissolutions, parentage, step-parent adoptions from inception to completion. These have included custody issues, child and spousal support, domestic violence, restraining orders, property division, etc. Due to the nature of this work, and the general privacy concerns of my past and current clients, I am unwilling to list any cases by client name.

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California

Walnut Creek Lawyer
My divorce practice at the Law Office of Robert K. Famulener, has this philosophy: "I hope you never have to contact me; but if you do, I will use all of the knowledge and skills I have gained through my years of education and experience to represent you and get a good result." During my twenty years of serving California divorce clients, I have seen nearly every situation and set of circumstances that can arise in a family law case.

Child Custody and Support Attorney
Being a divorced father myself, I personally know that California divorce and child custody proceedings can be very challenging. I am committed to helping my clients go through the process, understanding all the steps and associated options. I try to take the mystery out of court proceedings including hearings involving temporary custody and support orders. I make sure my clients know what all the court documents and family law forms pertaining to their case mean and what effect they may have on all the issues in their family law matter.

California Property Division and Spousal Support
Financial issues in a divorce can often be very contentious and lead to expensive litigation. I am committed to assisting my clients in understanding that today's decisions will affect tomorrow's income, assets, debts and overall quality of life.

I think it's important for me to provide guidance in helping clients see how the consequences of one course of action can compare to another course of action. I know this helps my clients make better, wiser and longer-lasting divorce settlement decisions during what is often an emotional and stressful life transition. Whether you are thinking of filing for a divorce yourself, or your spouse has already notified you of an intent to file divorce papers, contact me by clicking on the "Contact Information" bar above or go directly to my website at http://www.walnutcreekdivorcelawyer.com.

Law Office of Robert K. Famulener, Principal Attorney and Owner, 1989 - present.
Brown & Finney, Associate Attorney, 1984 - 1989.
Silverman, Ballard & Landey, Associate Attorney, 1983 - 1984.

Pro Bono Activities: Ask-A-Lawyer Program, 1996 - 1999
Honors and Awards: Certificates of Commendation, 1993 - 1994; Contra Costa Superior Court Certificate of Appreciation; Battered Women's Alternatives - Indigent Client Services, 2001

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(925) 975-5999

Office hours are 9-5 and voice mail is available 24/7.

Some weekend and evening appointments are available on a limited basis and may be scheduled when necessary.

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I do not have a "fixed-price" for any family law services and fees.

I charge $ 300 - $ 350 per hour.

I generally qualify a case by telephone before scheduling an appointment. This generally takes 5-15 minutes. I do not charge for this. I do charge for all other consultations.

Typical retainer ranges from $ 4,000 to $ 8,000 or more and includes a retainer upgrade ("evergreen provision") should it fall below one-half of the initial retainer or other agreed amount, or should a trial be set.