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The logistics of divorce can be complex. Who will live where? Who will care for the children? How will the marital assets be divided? While the divorce process and its associated logistics can be nightmarish for any couple, it can be especially so in military divorces. Service members and their […]
A home is a place where everyone should feel safe. But, unfortunately, that is usually not the case for victims of domestic violence. Instead of being a safe haven, home is the lion’s den — a place where the victim is subject to physical and emotional abuse or constantly on […]
Child custody disputes can get nasty. So nasty, in fact, that it is not uncommon for one parent to accuse the other parent or someone within the other parent’s orbit — say, a friend, relative, or neighbor — of abuse in an attempt to deprive the other parent of custody […]
The word “alimony” strikes fear into the hearts of many. In popular media, the prospect of having to pay alimony is often the impetus behind the commission of unsavory deeds in an attempt to circumvent it. While alimony in real life is rarely so dramatic, it nonetheless represents a significant […]
Married couples in California have a statutory fiduciary duty to each other that lasts the duration of the marriage — including during divorce proceedings. This means that the parties have a legal obligation to act in good faith and to refrain from taking advantage of each other. Unfortunately, not all […]
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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