Law Office Of Martin Jamie Elmer

read moreA legal matter such as divorce, a custody issue or post-divorce judgment modification isn't something most people face every day. In fact, most people hope to go a lifetime without ever facing a judge or resolving a tough family law problem. But they are also not the end of the world. If you are facing challenging legal matters, you need an experienced Berkeley, California, Family Law Attorney on your side. I am California Family Law Attorney Martin "Jamie" Elmer. I believe that being a good divorce lawyer takes more than just knowing legal procedures and precedents.

read moreDivorce is more than just the end of a bad marriage. It is also the beginning of a bright new future. After the gavel falls on the divorce judgment, many people fail to take into consideration the effects the property settlement and child custody agreement will have on their long-term financial planning. If you are considering remarrying, it is critically important to protect your estate assets with a prenuptial agreement. If you fail to do so, your stepchildren of your second marriage may have the right to claim themselves as beneficiaries to your estate holdings, even if the entire estate was composed of separate assets.

read moreI am California divorce and family law attorney Martin "Jamie" Elmer. I decided to attend law school because I am passionate about working with people. Plus, well, I just happen to like a good argument and being a great problem solver. These qualities have served my clients well during my 30-year career as a California divorce and family law attorney in Berkeley, where I represent clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. I invite you to learn more about my experience and professional credentials at my attorney profile page, below.

read moreAlthough divorce is about far more than child support, custody and child support obligations are important factors that play out in countless divorces and custody disputes every year. How they play out between you and your spouse will likely affect you and your children for years to come. With the help of a skilled family law attorney like me, you can come up with child and spousal support agreements that you can comfortably live with for the near future. My family law practice is balanced between women and men, between people wanting to limit their exposure to child support and people wanting to maximize both.