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One of the fears that many people have about divorce is that they will have to go to court. The truth is, very few divorces end up with a trial. Our lawyers resolve the vast majority of cases through negotiation, mediation, and marital settlement agreements. If the parties disagree about one or two issues, we may litigate those issues in family court. However, in these court appearances, your lawyer will be by your side and do most of the talking for you.

There are many myths about divorce that people have heard from family members, co-workers, and friends. At The Law Office of Patricia M. McKinnie in San Jose, California, our lawyers will dispel the myths and help you understand your rights and responsibilities under California law. We serve clients who either reside in Santa Clara County or whose spouse or partner resides in Santa Clara County.

Many of the people who are going through a divorce are hurt and sometimes angry. As lawyers, we spend a lot of time counseling our clients and explaining California divorce law and how it applies to them. By explaining the law, we can help people understand the process they are going through.

Our lawyers help people resolve all issues related to divorce, including property division, child custody and visitation, child support, and spousal support. We also represent clients in Marvin actions (Palimony) and domestic partnership, and paternity actions.

Free Consultation: San Jose attorney Patricia M. McKinnie offers a free 30-minute initial consultation to discuss your family law matter. Please tell us about your case.


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Family law attorney Patricia M. McKinnie serves clients in Santa Clara County, including San Jose, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Milpitas, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Gilroy, and Morgan Hill.