Stephanie L. Matherne

About Stephanie

Stephanie represents clients in a wide range of family law matters. Her experience in family law matters includes: Child support Custody Divorce Mediations Pre- and postnuptial agreements Property division Protective orders Spousal maintenance Stephanie has handled complex property division matters, including business valuations and tracing of separate and community property. She also has experience in complex child custody cases, including matters involving the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act and the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.

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Is a Spousal Support Attorney Worth It in California?

Spousal support in California turns on Family Code Section 4320, a discretionary statute with no fixed formula — which means the order often reflects how well your case is presented, not just the underlying facts. This guide breaks down when hiring an attorney is worth it, what one costs, and how to decide.

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