San Diego Family Law Attorney

A professional approach to family law in San Diego

Family law attorneys in San Diego can help you handle a variety of complex legal matters, from ironing out a divorce agreement to seeking increased alimony or child support through the court system.  The types of matters routinely handled by the Law Offices of Steven M. Bishop include the following:

• Divorce law
• Legal separation
• Child custody and visitation
• Child and spousal support
• Paternity matters
• Issues facing unmarried parents
• Non-parental custody and visitation (such as grandparents and siblings)
• Modifications to child custody, visitation, and spousal support

Mr. Bishop is a sole practitioner.  As a Certified Family Law Specialist, his practice is devoted exclusively to family law matters.  He has more than 30 years of diverse family law experience, handling everything from multi-million dollar cases representing famous athletes and well-known business and community figures, to far less complex matters for the "average" man or woman.

He does not limit his clientele based on the economic circumstances of those who seek his assistance.  Mr. Bishop fights to protect anyone needing the highly skilled services of a San Diego family law lawyer. 

Family law in San Diego

Some family law attorneys in San Diego shy away from the courthouse and will negotiate away the rights of their clients in order to avoid litigation.  Other attorneys are rabidly litigious and will not even speak with the opposing attorney, insisting that every minute detail be determined by a judge.

Either extreme can be costly to the client and does not necessarily accomplish his or her goals.  Mr. Bishop is as comfortable and effective with highly contested, litigated cases as he is with those in which the parties work out their own agreement and simply need an attorney to formalize the settlement.   He always tailors his approach to the needs of his clients and the circumstances of the case.

Matrimonial lawyer in San Diego

Mr. Bishop believes that well-informed clients make the best decisions for themselves, so he educates his clients at every step of the divorce process.  He provides a handbook with a comprehensive overview of the system and the procedures.  He draws his clients a time line and helps them develop realistic expectations.  If there child custody or visitation issues, he prepares his clients thoroughly for the court-mandated mediation process, ensuring that all the relevant information is available to the court.

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Contact a family law lawyer in San Diego today

When you need the skilled guidance of an experienced attorney familiar with family law in San Diego, the Law Office of Steven M. Bishop is here to help.  To speak with a family law attorney in San Diego today, please contact our office, toll free, at 888-549-1551, or fill out our online contact form.