Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Palo Alto
Our firm specializes in family law, providing dedicated legal representation for clients navigating divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division. With decades of combined courtroom experience, our team prioritizes early resolution through strategic settlement negotiations while maintaining the ability to litigate complex cases effectively. We emphasize compassionate client service, understanding the emotional and financial stress these matters entail.Our attorneys bring specialized expertise in high-conflict family law cases, including domestic violence and restraining orders, while maintaining a commitment to ethical advocacy. We serve clients across multiple California locations, leveraging our collective experience to achieve favorable outcomes tailored to individual needs.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Restraining Orders
Property Division
Mediation Services
Domestic Violence Cases
Spousal Support
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined experience in family law representation
- Resolution-oriented approach with early settlement strategies
- Exceptional client service with personalized attention to sensitive cases
- Team of certified legal professionals with courtroom advocacy expertise
- Compassionate support during high-stress legal proceedings
What people say
Feel like part of their family
Remarkable victories
Compassionate support
Successful results
Dedicated team
Services
Divorce Representation
Our experienced attorneys handle complex divorce cases involving property division, spousal support, and child custody matters. We combine courtroom expertise with strategic negotiation skills to protect client interests while minimizing emotional distress. Our team provides comprehensive guidance through all stages of the divorce process.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in child custody disputes, focusing on children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our attorneys help establish custody arrangements, visitation schedules, and modification requests with compassionate yet assertive representation in negotiation or litigation settings.
Restraining Orders
Our firm provides urgent legal protection for clients facing domestic violence or harassment. We assist with emergency and permanent restraining orders while offering ongoing legal support for related family law matters in a safe, confidential environment.
Mediation Services
We facilitate early resolution of family law disputes through structured mediation processes. Our trained professionals help clients reach mutually beneficial agreements on divorce terms, custody arrangements, and support obligations while avoiding prolonged litigation costs.
Property Division
Our attorneys handle complex property division cases involving real estate, business valuations, and high-asset divorces. We ensure equitable distribution of marital assets while protecting separate property interests through thorough financial analysis and strategic advocacy.
People
Paul Donsbach
Managing Partner
With over 30 years of legal experience, Paul specializes in family, business, and property law. He has successfully resolved hundreds of complex cases for diverse clients while maintaining a strong courtroom advocacy focus.
Zelikha Dost
Partner
Zelikha focuses exclusively on family law, combining academic excellence with practical experience in high-conflict custody cases. She has practiced since 2015, advocating for parents' and children's rights with compassion and strategic insight.
Allison L. Gotsch
Attorney
Allison brings 25+ years of experience in family law, estate planning, and business law. A law review editor and Order of the Coif member, she handles complex custody, support, and property division cases with comprehensive legal expertise.
Amanda M. Jaeger
Family Law Attorney
Licensed since 2019, Amanda specializes in complex divorce cases involving custody, property characterization, and spousal support. She prepares clients thoroughly for negotiations and court proceedings while prioritizing early settlement opportunities.
Gisele Martinez
Attorney
Gisele focuses on complex family law cases, including juvenile law and receiverships. With three years of practice experience and CALI award recognition, she emphasizes early settlements while maintaining strong litigation capabilities.
Questions
What family law areas do you specialize in?
We handle divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, domestic violence cases, and restraining orders with specialized legal expertise.
How do you approach divorce cases?
We prioritize early resolution through strategic negotiations while preparing thoroughly for litigation when necessary to protect client interests.
Do you handle emergency family law matters?
Yes, we provide urgent legal assistance for domestic violence cases and emergency custody situations with immediate attorney availability.
What locations do you serve?
We serve clients in Palo Alto, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, and surrounding California areas from our multiple office locations.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our attorneys have 3-30+ years of experience handling complex family law cases, with specialized training in courtroom advocacy and settlement negotiations.
