Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted San Jose Family Law Attorney
At The Law Office of Matthew J. Rudy, we provide comprehensive family law solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client. With over a decade of experience serving San Jose, Santa Clara County, and the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, our practice focuses on resolving divorce, child custody, spousal support, and complex property division cases. We prioritize individualized strategies that minimize emotional conflict while achieving efficient, cost-effective outcomes through negotiation or litigation. Our founder, Matthew J.Rudy, brings specialized expertise from his academic achievements at Fordham University and Santa Clara University School of Law, combined with extensive courtroom experience in counties including Alameda and San Mateo. We are committed to transparent communication, guiding clients through legal nuances and court processes while advocating for their rights and family well-being. Our approach balances thorough preparation with practical solutions, ensuring clients understand their obligations and options throughout their case.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Property Division
Domestic Violence
Legal Separation
Child Support
Prenuptial Agreements
Grandparents Rights
Same Sex Dissolution
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.
- Our founder is a certified family law specialist with extensive litigation experience.
- We prioritize cost-benefit analysis to ensure efficient case resolution.
- We provide free one-hour consultations for all family law matters.
- Our team has resolved cases in four Bay Area counties since 2012.
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce representation addressing asset division, child custody, and spousal support. We combine courtroom expertise with negotiation skills to protect client interests while minimizing conflict. Our approach focuses on achieving practical solutions tailored to each family's unique circumstances.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in child custody matters, creating parenting plans that prioritize children's well-being. Our experience includes complex custody disputes and modification cases across multiple Bay Area counties. We help establish visitation rights and decision-making responsibilities aligned with family needs.
Spousal Support
Our practice handles temporary and permanent spousal support cases, ensuring fair financial arrangements. We analyze income, living standards, and marriage duration to advocate for equitable support solutions while considering clients' long-term financial stability.
Property Division
We resolve complex property division issues involving real estate, businesses, and retirement assets. Our team provides accurate property characterization and valuation services to ensure equitable distribution of marital assets while protecting separate property interests.
Domestic Violence
We assist clients in obtaining and challenging domestic violence restraining orders. Our representation includes emergency protective orders and court hearings to ensure client safety while navigating the legal process with sensitivity and urgency.
People
Matthew J. Rudy
Founding Attorney
A San Jose native and certified family law specialist, Matthew Rudy has practiced since 2007. He graduated from Santa Clara University School of Law and gained extensive litigation experience before establishing his practice in 2012. He focuses on practical, cost-effective family law solutions.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, domestic violence cases, prenuptial agreements, and same-sex dissolution matters across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free one-hour consultations to discuss your family law case and explain your legal options.
How are child custody decisions made?
Courts prioritize children's best interests when determining custody arrangements. We help clients develop parenting plans addressing visitation schedules and decision-making responsibilities.
Can you handle complex property division?
Yes, we resolve complex property disputes involving real estate, business assets, and retirement accounts, ensuring fair distribution of marital assets.
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients in San Jose, Santa Clara County, and surrounding Bay Area counties including Alameda, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz.
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