- DivorceOur award-winning, board-certified legal team has an unmatched 200+ combined years of family law and divorce experience. Over that time, our lawyers have faced and successfully navigated a wide array of different legal issues.
- Child SupportIt can be incredibly frustrating when a parent does not pay legally owed child support. Under California law, the recipient of a child support order has the right to obtain free legal services from the California Department of Child Support Services. These free legal services can include the following...
- Child Custody and VisitationFamily law matters are some of the most sensitive legal issues that a person can face. The most important thing that you need when facing divorce legal issue or a child custody issue is a family law attorney who cares about you, your family or your situation. The Law Offices of Beatrice L. Snider, APC strives to provide highest quality service in a cost effective manner to achieve the best possible result.
- PaternityIt should be noted the Court seals files in paternity cases. Copies of orders or pleadings are released to counsel or the parties only, unless there is a court order to release information.
- Premarital AgreementIf either party has significant assets accumulated prior to marriage, or wishes to protect any later-acquired assets, a properly drafted Prenuptial Agreement is a valuable tool.
- Spousal SupportBLSAPC is the well-known spousal support lawyers in San Diego, having served the community for over 30 years. We have a team of experienced attorneys who understand the sensitive and often complex nature of these cases. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective representation to help our clients achieve the best possible outcomes in spousal support cases.
- Legal SeparationA carefully drafted prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can help to save attorneys’ fees in the event of a dissolution, legal separation, nullity action, or death of one of the parties.
- AnnulmentAn annulment is the process by which a party is requesting the Court make a determination the marriage never existed. This determination can also affect rights to community property that would have existed, if the marriage were valid. The grounds for annulment are strictly defined by statutory and case law. In order to obtain this relief, evidence, including live testimony, is required.
- Criminal DefenseMs. Sickler joined the firm in 1985 after practicing civil and criminal law for nearly a decade. Ms. Snider knew she wanted Ms. Sickler to join her firm after seeing her tenaciously representing her client. Ms. Sickler’s persistence resulted in the Judge ultimately reversing his ruling.
- Restraining OrderThe Family Court has the power to issue domestic violence restraining orders against either party, both during the pendency of a family law action and after a judgment has been entered. A domestic violence restraining order may be obtained when one party alleges the other party has committed acts of physical violence, made threats of violence, or harassed to an unreasonable degree.
- Intellectual Property
- Estate PlanningA well drafted cohabitation agreement can be a valuable tool in high net worth asset protection and estate planning. Contact Law Offices of Beatrice L. Snider, APC if you need assistance creating a cohabitation agreement in San Diego.
- Foreclosure“When the sky fell after more than 30 years of marriage, I knew I would need a family law firm that had the depth of experience and expertise to assist me in forming a new life for my five children and myself. In the midst of this emotional and financial chaos, I reached out to the Family Law Offices of Beatrice L. Snider to guide me through this confusing maze of unpredictable discoveries and extensive court hearings. I could not have predicted the discovery of hidden fraudulent loans, the foreclosure of our home, the difficulty in evaluation of our businesses and the unpaid federal tax lien issues. My attorney’s extensive legal knowledge and perseverance enabled my children and me to emerge from this turbulence with our sense of family still intact, and a clear plan for our future.”
- Tax Law“…My former wife had unrealistic expectations as to the value of our assets and made unreasonable demands. She hired an attorney that was not knowledgeable in family law and practices outside of San Diego. Given Ms. Sickler’s expertise in family law coupled with her knowledge of business valuation and tax issues, we were able to accomplish a settlement beyond my expectations.”