Kenney Family Law - San Mateo, CA

Dedicated Family Law and Divorce Advocacy in San Mateo

Family law conflicts are among the most stressful and vulnerable life events an individual can experience. At Kenney Family Law, based at 1600 West Hillsdale Boulevard in San Mateo, clients discover an empathetic yet authoritative legal ally. Led by attorney Thomas M. Kenney, a seasoned trial attorney certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, the firm exclusively focuses on resolving critical family law matters throughout San Mateo County and Santa Clara County. If you need to hire a divorce lawyer who balances aggressive courtroom advocacy with calm, personalized counsel, Kenney Family Law delivers exceptional results.

High-Asset Divorce and Marital Property Division

Divorcing spouses in Silicon Valley and the greater Peninsula frequently hold intricate asset portfolios that demand forensic analysis and sophisticated litigation tactics. Kenney Family Law regularly represents venture capitalists, technology professionals, medical practitioners, business owners, and their spouses. The firm works alongside leading forensic accountants and valuation professionals to ensure complete financial transparency during dissolution proceedings. Core legal services include:

• Characterization and accurate valuation of business equity, startup interests, and private equity investments.
• Detailed analysis and equitable distribution of restricted stock units, stock options, and executive compensation packages.
• Comprehensive tracing of separate property contributions, commingled accounts, and real estate holdings.
• Structuring realistic and enforceable spousal support agreements that reflect standard of living criteria.
• Handling post-judgment modifications and the enforcement of existing dissolution decrees.

Protecting Parental Rights in Child Custody and Support Matters

Few aspects of a dissolution are more significant than safeguarding your relationship with your children. When parents decide to find a family law attorney in San Mateo, Kenney Family Law provides reassuring guidance through every phase of child custody negotiations and court hearings. Attorney Thomas M. Kenney helps parents establish fair parenting schedules, joint custody arrangements, and sole legal guardianship structures when necessary. The practice also represents clients in sensitive domestic violence restraining order proceedings, child support determinations, and complex parental relocation disputes.

Strategic Mediation and Amicable Dispute Resolution

While trial-ready in every case, Kenney Family Law recognizes that private resolution often produces better emotional and economic outcomes. As a trained mediator and collaborative advocate, Thomas Kenney offers clients alternative dispute resolution pathways that preserve privacy, avoid public courtroom friction, and save valuable time. Whether mediating an amicable marital settlement or litigating contested issues before a family court judge, clients benefit from clear, consistent guidance at every stage.

Why Clients Rely on Kenney Family Law

Clients who hire a family lawyer from Kenney Family Law work directly with an accomplished specialist recognized on the Northern California Super Lawyers roster. With a deep commitment to treating every client with empathy, respect, and meticulous attention to detail, Kenney Family Law provides the steadfast guidance needed to overcome divorce hurdles and build a confident path forward.