Elaine J. Harrison - Oakland - Berkeley - Divorce for Men     

Experienced East Bay Area family law attorney Elaine J. Harrison provides dependable advice and effective representation for men in divorce and other family law issues. Contact her in Alameda for a consultation regarding your legal needs in divorce.

Areas of Practice

Divorce — Oakland divorce lawyer Elaine Harrison can advise you on all aspects of divorce from moving out of the family home to dealing with restraining orders. She will fight to protect your interest in your separate property, such as an inheritance. Her goal is to maximize your interest in the fair division of the community property estate, including a detailed analysis of comingled funds invested in the family residence. She handles complex valuation of family businesses, substantial retirement or investment portfolios, and professional practices. She can also guide you through the court mediation and child custody evaluation processes.

Division of Property — Property division in a divorce can be a particularly contentious issue. Elaine Harrison guides clients through the equitable division of property in divorce, determining separate vs. community property, as well as the division of debts.

Child Custody and Support — Whether you're seeking modification of an existing child support order or trying to obtain a child custody order consistent with your objectives as a father, Elaine Harrison provides dependable advice and committed representation. Additionally, she represents unmarried fathers with child support enforcement or child visitation problems.

Visitation — In the past, mothers were often favored in child custody and visitation proceedings. Today, the courts realize the importance of the father's role in the life of a child, and determine visitation / parenting time accordingly.

Other Family Law Issues — Alameda prenuptial agreement attorney Elaine Harrison can advise you before marriage about the formal requirements of a prenuptial agreement, and make sure that your agreement will hold up in court. She also defends paternity suits and asserts fathers' rights to children of unmarried mothers. Both within and outside of divorce cases, Oakland domestic abuse defense attorney Elaine Harrison defends men accused of domestic violence in motions for restraining orders.

With over 16 years of Family Court experience, Elaine Harrison provides sound and practical advice, as well as energetic courtroom representation. To arrange an initial consultation, contact East Bay Area divorce lawyer Elaine Harrison.

Law Offices of Elaine J. Harrison
Redwood Square, Suite F
1336 Park Street
Alameda, California 94501
Toll Free: (888) 830-5109
Telephone: (510) 629-4045
Fax: (510) 865-4462
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