Madigan & Lewis, LLP - San Mateo, CA

Premier Family Law and Divorce Counsel in Silicon Valley

Navigating the dissolution of a marriage or resolving complex domestic relations disputes requires legal representation that unites sophisticated financial understanding with empathetic personal guidance. Established in 2009, Madigan and Lewis, LLP represents individuals facing substantial family transitions throughout San Mateo County and Santa Clara County. When you need to find a lawyer who combines litigation prowess with out-of-court dispute resolution methods, this boutique practice offers unmatched dedication and tailored solutions designed to protect long-term financial security and parental rights.

High-Asset Divorce and Marital Property Characterization

Divorces in the Silicon Valley region routinely involve intricate financial structures requiring advanced legal analysis. Madigan and Lewis, LLP excels at untangling substantial estates, including private equity holdings, restricted stock units, tech business equity, real estate portfolios, and deferred compensation packages. If you are preparing to hire an attorney to protect separate property claims or secure an equitable division of community property, their team delivers strategic counsel across every facet of matrimonial finance:

• Identification and valuation of complex marital estates, closely held corporations, and business interests.
• Tracing of separate property contributions, commingled funds, and reimbursement claims under California law.
• Calculation and negotiation of temporary and long-term spousal support orders aligned with local judicial trends.
• Drafting protective prenuptial agreement and postnuptial agreement instruments tailored to high-net-worth professionals.

Child Custody, Visitation, and Support Advocacy

Preserving parental bonds and prioritizing the physical and emotional welfare of children remains paramount during marital breakdown. The attorneys at Madigan and Lewis, LLP guide parents through contentious legal custody and physical parenting time determinations, parental relocation disputes, and parentage proceedings. Utilizing industry standard tools such as DissoMaster, their attorneys calculate accurate child support arrangements while accounting for non-traditional compensation structures, bonuses, and self-employment earnings. Whether your situation calls for negotiating an amicable parenting plan or seeking emergency domestic violence restraining orders in court, their advocates stand ready to safeguard your family circle.

Collaborative Divorce, Mediation, and Private Judging

Recognizing that public courtroom battles can exhaust emotional and financial resources, the firm emphasizes alternative dispute resolution. Founding partners Kimberly A. Madigan and Victoria K. Lewis are seasoned mediators and collaborative divorce practitioners who help spouses resolve disputes in confidential, dignified settings. Additionally, the firm regularly facilitates proceedings before private judges, offering discerning clients accelerated scheduling and enhanced discretion away from public courtrooms. For clients who urgently need a family lawyer to mediate or resolve sensitive parenting or financial matters without unnecessary trial conflict, the firm provides exceptional legal guidance.

Recognized Expertise and Certified Specialists

The firm stands out through remarkable peer recognition and formal credentials. Both Kimberly A. Madigan and Victoria K. Lewis are Certified Family Law Specialists certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Backed by partner Erin J. McCormick and a team of accomplished associates recognized consistently by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America, Madigan and Lewis, LLP offers the strategic clarity, courtroom strength, and personal focus clients require to move forward into the next chapter of life with peace of mind.