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Atherton Family Law Firm

Atherton Divorce Attorneys Focused on Settlement and Mediation

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Divorce and family law disputes can disrupt finances, daily routines, and long-term family stability. In Atherton, where many households have complex financial arrangements, significant property holdings, and active parenting responsibilities, a strategic, collaborative approach is essential.

Warren Major LLP is based in San Rafael, California, and represents clients throughout San Mateo County, including Atherton, Menlo Park, Redwood City, and beyond. The firm specializes in informal resolution, collaborative negotiation, and mediation, saving clients time, money, and emotional stress. Nearly all of our cases — 99% — settle without courtroom litigation.

Divorce in Atherton: Strategy First

Atherton divorces often involve:
  • High-value residential properties
  • Investment portfolios and retirement accounts
  • Business interests or equity in private companies
  • Custody arrangements for children attending multiple schools
  • Spousal support and complex financial considerations

California is a community property state (Cal. Fam. Code §760), requiring equitable division of assets and debts acquired during marriage. (See California Courts Self-Help: Property Division)

Warren Major LLP approaches each case with strategy-first planning, ensuring accurate financial documentation, clear support calculations, and structured negotiation to maximize settlement potential.

Mediation & Informal Resolution

Litigation is expensive, slow, and often escalates conflict. In contrast, mediation and collaborative law provide families with structured negotiation tools that resolve disputes efficiently.

Key benefits:

  • Reduces attorney and court costs
  • Minimizes emotional and familial stress
  • Preserves privacy
  • Allows flexible, tailored solutions
  • Keeps decision-making with clients
The Judicial Council of California emphasizes mediation and settlement as critical tools for family law cases, noting that disputes over custody, support, and property can often be resolved without trial. (See California Rules of Court, Family Law Mediation)
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Mediation & Informal Resolution
Atherton Divorce Mediation Attorneys

Atherton Divorce Mediation Attorneys

Successful mediation requires preparation. Warren Major LLP ensures clients are fully equipped with:
  • Comprehensive financial records
  • Property inventories and debt summaries
  • Custody and parenting proposals
  • Spousal support projections

Mediation transforms uncertain disputes into controlled, predictable negotiation. Guided by skilled attorneys, clients often resolve issues faster, with less stress, and at a fraction of the cost of litigation.

Property Division with Precision

Property division in Atherton often involves:
  • High-value residential or vacation properties
  • Investment portfolios and retirement accounts
  • Private business ownership
  • Stock options, equity, and deferred compensation
  • Commingled or complex financial assets
Accurate documentation and clear financial modeling are critical. Marissa Major provides structured financial analysis, tracing asset ownership, and preparing settlement proposals designed to reduce conflict and expedite resolution.
Child Custody & Co-Parenting

Child Custody & Co-Parenting

Custody arrangements must prioritize the best interest of the child (Cal. Fam. Code §3011). Judges consider safety, stability, continuity, parental involvement, and the child’s ties to school and community (See California Family Code §3011)

Hillary Warren helps families develop:
  • Detailed residential schedules
  • Holiday and vacation plans
  • Decision-making authority for healthcare and education
  • Communication protocols between parents
  • Conflict-reducing co-parenting agreements
A well-structured custody plan often avoids litigation and ensures predictable, consistent routines for children.
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Spousal Support

Property division in Atherton often involves:

  • Duration of marriage
  • Standard of living during marriage
  • Age and health of both parties
  • Earning capacity and career potential
  • Contributions to family and household

(See California Courts Self-Help: Spousal Support)
Warren Major LLP uses careful analysis to develop realistic support proposals, reducing prolonged disputes and preventing surprise outcomes in court.

Spousal Support

Post-Judgment Modifications

Life changes. Income fluctuations, relocation, or evolving parenting needs may require adjustments to existing court orders. Warren Major LLP assists with:
Support modifications
Custody schedule changes
Enforcement of existing agreements
Preparation and detailed documentation ensure modifications are handled efficiently and fairly.
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Services Offered

  • Atherton divorce mediation
  • Collaborative negotiation
  • Property division & financial planning
  • Child custody & co-parenting agreements
  • Spousal support evaluation
  • Child support matters
  • Post-judgment modifications
  • Divorce & legal separation
Every case begins with a strategy-first approach, focusing on settlement, cost-efficiency, and family preservation. Litigation is only a last resort.
Services Offered

What Our Clients Say

Frequently Asked Questions

Do most Atherton divorces go to court?
No. Most cases settle through mediation or collaborative negotiation with skilled attorneys.
A structured negotiation process where both parties commit to resolving disputes outside of court, supported by legal counsel.
Early consultation allows strategic planning, protects rights, and positions clients for efficient resolution.
Financial statements, tax returns, property inventories, and custody proposals typically form the foundation of mediation discussions.

Begin With Strategy, Not Litigation

Divorce impacts families in multiple ways — emotionally, financially, and socially. Warren Major LLP prioritizes mediation, collaborative negotiation, and settlement, enabling families in Atherton and across San Mateo County to reach resolutions efficiently, avoid costly court battles, and preserve family relationships.

Most cases settle. Most families avoid courtroom conflict. That is strategic. That is intentional.

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