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Most divorced couples would prefer to begin the process of moving on without constantly being in contact with their exes; that can be difficult for divorced couples with children, as many parents attempt to put aside their differences to implement a co-parenting plan that is best for their children. Co-parenting […]
California is a community property state. What this means is that property that is part of the marital estate — generally, property acquired by either spouse during marriage or purchased with money earned while married — is divided equally between the spouses upon divorce. The division of property after marriage […]
Every year on January 1, a spate of new laws go into effect touching on nearly every subject imaginable, including family law. 2024 is no different. California, long known for being at the cutting edge of legal trends, frequently updates its family laws to take into account a variety of […]
Parental custody is by far the most common form of child custody in California and nationwide. However, it is by no means unheard of for children to live full-time with people who are not their parents, such as their grandparents, aunts and uncles, and even close family friends. In some […]
Property division is one of the most complex and potentially contentious issues in any divorce. Especially in high-asset divorces, the division of the marital estate can require extensive property valuations, forensic accounting, and negotiations between both parties. One asset that can cause property division to become even thornier than normal […]
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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