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Child custody can be a fraught topic for any divorcing couple. One of the most pressing questions on any parent’s mind is “where will our children live during and after the divorce?” Traditionally, both parents share legal custody of the children, but the children physically reside with one parent or […]
Divorce is less common than it used to be. According to recent studies, the divorce rate in the United States hit a 50-year low in 2019, down from its peak in 1980. However, marriage rates have also declined precipitously since the 1970s, and even the 50-year low in divorce rates […]
Family law is a branch of law that concerns relationships among family members. One of the largest practice areas within family law is divorce and all of the issues that go along with it — the division of assets, alimony, child support, child custody and visitation, etc. But family law […]
Testifying in a divorce or child custody proceeding can be nerve-wracking and intimidating. This is especially true in high-emotion family law cases where the future of the witnesses’ marriage, family structure, and financial assets are in play. While you generally should speak to the court in the same conversational tone […]
When closing a property sale, buyers and sellers need to work with a real estate attorney or a title review company to handle paperwork and finalize the transaction. A title review company is often already lined up by the title insurer, so this may seem like the easiest route to […]
I had a very vicious divorce that took over 3 years. My ex-wife went through 3 attorneys trying to keep up and gain the upper hand…It was a hard road, but I’m very thankful I stayed the path with John, he knew what he was doing and his strategy worked flawlessly.
I have worked with John as co-counsel and against John as opposing counsel. There is no one more ethical and hard-working.
Brett is a consummate professional who is very well versed in the area of land use law. He brings a general affability and substantive acumen to his legal practice. Clients uniformly have a high regard for his passionate and credible representation.
We contacted Megan to update our family trust and found her very knowledgeable on the subject. She was able to give us a clear and detailed explanation of the complexities of the family trust. We highly recommend her.
Exciting News
We are thrilled to welcome partner TRENTON M. DIEHL to our team as we join forces, effective
July 1, 2026. Our new name reflects the combined strength of our attorneys and our continued commitment to serving clients from both our Stockton and Lodi offices.
McKinley, Conger, Jolley, Diehl, Galarneau & Diel, LLP
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