Whipple, Mercado & Associates, LLP

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The thought of filing for divorce or a restraining order can be daunting. California has specific domestic violence laws to protect people who suffer from domestic abuse. At Whipple, Mercado & Associates, LLP, our experienced divorce and family law attorneys are familiar with domestic violence laws.

Our extensive legal knowledge, sensitivity to your goals and thoughtful personal service can pave the way for your family’s brighter future.

Our attorneys have a wealth of experience handling matters that include the following: - Premarital agreements - Domestic violence restraining orders - Paternity rights

California is one of nine community property states. Under community property law, both spouses are treated as equal co-owners of property acquired during the marriage, no matter who actually acquired the property. Exceptions to this rule pertain to property acquired during the marriage by inheritance, bequests, devise, and gift. Community property includes income and any benefits accumulated due to work or efforts expended during the marriage. For example, a retirement account that has been accumulated during the marriage is considered community property. This is a general rule, and many things can alter community property law. Premarital and postnuptial agreements can transcend community property laws.

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Premarital agreements determine how assets, debts, and support will be divided and managed if a marriage ends in divorce.

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Mary C. Whipple is a certified mediator. However, her extensive family law litigation background can benefit you if your matter does go to court. Most of her experience is in family law, which includes divorce, complex matters of child custody, support, prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence restraining orders. Tammy J. Mercado’s years of experience have built a reputation for positive results in hundreds of complex family law cases as well as civil matters. She offers straightforward, sound, honest advice in a professional manner, with integrity and excellence.

Our San Ramon family law office provides free initial consultations. Call Whipple, Mercado & Associates, LLP, today 925-344-5050. We respond promptly to all email messages.

Our attorneys have a wealth of experience in handling matters that include the following: Premarital agreements, which determine how assets, debts, and support will be divided and managed if a marriage ends in divorce. Domestic violence restraining orders, to ensure the safety of family members who feel threatened by physical and verbal abuse.... Paternity, benefiting mothers and fathers pursuing financial support for a child and biological fathers willing to undergo DNA testing to establish parental rights.

At Whipple, Mercado & Associates, LLP, our experienced child support attorneys will strive to assist you in obtaining the most favorable result possible regarding child support obligations, no matter if you’re the payer or the payee. We can thoughtfully advise on any occasion when a child support matter arises whether you are unclear about income-based state guidelines for payment responsibilities, modifications that may be needed when income has changed, or enforcements from a court when support obligations are repeatedly overlooked.

I was fortunate to find Mary after interviewing four other attorneys. I knew my husband was going to be difficult, but he managed to exceed my expectations. Mary was dignified, ethical, compassionate, and accessible throughout the entire process. Mary handled it all with a lot of patience and a great deal of knowledge, literally walking me through an awful time and making sure I received a fair judgment. I highly recommend her as an attorney. She has a wonderful staff to work with, and you won’t find a better advocate. D.C.

Our extensive knowledge of mediation allows us to serve as third-party neutrals or represent clients, as advocates, who use a third-party mediator to resolve issues. As mediators per se, we do not represent either party we are neutrals who attempt to assist parties in reaching agreements, facilitating rather than having an actual voice in decision-making. #WhippleMercadoAssociates #CALaw #CaliforniaLawyer #Mediation #ThirdParty

At Whipple, Mercado & Associates, LLP, our law firm will work hard to smoothly navigate the complex legal process for you at a difficult time in your life. We want to be your home for focused, detailed representation, thoughtful recommendations, aggressive advocacy when needed, and attentive personal service that brings you peace of mind.

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From start to finish, as we work together, we will strive to achieve all of your goals. You can count on us to be responsive, accessible, open to your ideas, and sympathetic to your situation. As you look back on this experience, you can be confident that your rights were thoroughly protected.