Welcome to The Law Office of Shana J. Black
San Diego Family Law Attorney
Shana J. Black will aggressively represent your interests to obtain any and all relief. Shana Black’s clients refer to her as the best attorney in San Diego, a pit bull in heels, a gladiator, and a passionate and aggressive advocate in the court room. She takes pride in the results she achieves for her clients, and the confidence they place in her, and is committed to representing you in the same outstanding manner.
Practice Areas
Dissolution of Marriage
Divorce is never easy, but if you understand the requirements and the options available to you, then the divorce process can often proceed smoothly and with little interruption or disruption.
Legal Separation
A “Legal Separation” is one of the options that are available for couples who are not ready to terminate their marriage but want to be considered separate for legal and tax liability purposes.
Annulment
An Annulment may be sought in certain situations where marriages are considered void under California’s Family Code. There are a few different and valid reasons for seeking an annulment.
Child Custody & Visitation
For parents who are amicable, custody decisions can be reached quickly and without unnecessary strife. However, for couples that do not agree, the courts may need to be involved in the process.
Child Support
Under California family law, all child support is calculated using uniform state guidelines. While a court ultimately decides the child support amount for each case, your lawyer can calculate an estimate.
Spousal Support
f you and your partner have decided to separate, you may be entitled to receive financial support each month. If you are married, then the court may order you or your spouse to pay spousal support/alimony.
Adoptions
Attorney Shana Black offer compassionate, high-quality legal representation to individuals involved in every aspect of adoption, including adopting parents, birth parents, and children. There are a variety of adoption processes your attorney can help you explore.
Guardianships
A Guardianship is when a judge gives a responsible person who is not the parent the custody of a child under the age of 18. A guardianship is sometimes needed when, no matter how much parents love their children, they are not able to parent for a variety of reasons.
Conservatorships
Every family situation is different. And as families age, situations arise that need attention. Once such situation is that of an adult that can no longer care for himself or herself, or cannot manage their own finances. In the state of California, there is a legal remedy for this.
