Legal Navigation for Life’s Transitions
Families face some of their most emotional moments during legal challenges, and you deserve guidance that feels steady, patient, and compassionate. Our practice is deeply focused on effectively navigating divorce and mediation matters across Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Mateo counties, and we utilize extensive knowledge to create robust premarital and post-marital agreements throughout California
When family matters shift, it can feel overwhelming. At Olsen Family Law, we offer calm, reassuring support so you never have to sort through difficult decisions alone. Our approach is thoughtful and grounded, giving you space to breathe while we help organize the path ahead.
We work closely with professionals, parents, couples, and families who want clarity, privacy, and a process that protects their wellbeing. Every conversation is met with empathy and respect, because your story deserves careful handling and a team that understands how personal this moment is.
Your Trusted Santa Clara County Family Law Firm
A court-free approach, helping parties work together to achieve a satisfactory settlement.
COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE
Facilitating communication and assisting parties in reaching a mutually beneficial settlement.
Mediation
SPOUSAL & CHILD SUPPORT
Guidance on calculating, modifying, and navigating support arrangements.
Personalized assistance for unique family dynamics, ensuring a child-centric custody arrangement.
CUSTODY & VISITATION
Establishing clear agreements on asset division, debts, and spousal support to protect financial interests.
Premarital and Post-Marital Agreements
Support for ending marriages, addressing property division, child custody, spousal support, and more.
Divorce & Legal Separation
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HOW WE CAN
Thoughtful conversations lead to healthier outcomes than court-driven battles.
Your concerns are met with patience and understanding, without judgment or pressure.
Your family’s needs are unique, and your legal path should be too. We create plans that support your goals with care and practicality.
Clarity Over Conflict
Respect in Every Step
Solutions That Fit You
Every decision is shaped around their routines, stability, and emotional wellbeing.
Children Come First
We provide the compassionate and empathetic counsel necessary to navigate these challenging solutions, ensuring our clients never feel alone.
Compassionette and Empathetic Council
Core Values
OUR
We begin with a warm, supportive conversation where you can share your story at your own pace. This meeting helps us understand what matters most to you so we can start building a grounded plan that reflects your goals, including whether a Collaborative Divorce approach may be a good fit for your situation.
Divorce Guidance That Respects Your Family, Finances, and Future
Premarital Agreements That Strengthen Trust and Clarify Expectations
Talking about finances before marriage may feel uncomfortable, but it can actually strengthen your relationship. We create premarital and post-marital agreements built on fairness and clear expectations, so both partners feel secure about the future. The goal is not to create distance, it is to protect your relationship from future disagreements and uncertainty.
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The length of the divorce process varies depending on the complexity of the case and the level of cooperation between the spouses. There is a mandatory waiting period of six months from the date the respondent is served with divorce papers before a divorce can be finalized in California. However, parties can resolve the entirety of their case before the six-month time period, but you will not be returned to the status of single before then.
How long does it take to get a divorce in California?
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California is a community property state, meaning that all assets and debts acquired during the marriage are generally divided equally between the spouses. Separate property, which includes assets and debts acquired before the marriage, inheritances, and gifts, remains the separate property of the spouse who acquired it.
How is property divided in a California divorce?
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In California, child custody decisions are based on the best interests of the child. Factors considered include the child’s age, health, emotional ties to both parents, the ability of each parent to care for the child, and the child’s wishes if they are of a sufficient age and maturity.
How is child custody determined in California?
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Spousal support, or alimony, is determined on a case-by-case basis, considering various factors such as the length of the marriage, the earning capacity of each spouse, the standard of living during the marriage, and the needs of each spouse. The goal of spousal support is to ensure that both parties can maintain a similar standard of living to what they experienced during the marriage.
How is spousal support determined in California?
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"I had the good fortune of being one of Callan Olsen's clients recently. She was an absolute delight to work with, from the initial phone consult to the project coming to a successful conclusion. Callan listened patiently, communicated clearly, understood the nuance of what I hoped to achieve, and explained how the process would work, and how much it would cost. Callan was always highly responsive to me and to the other attorney involved. She was friendly, professional, and has a good sense of humor."
"Callan listened patiently, communicated clearly, understood the nuance of what I hoped to achieve, and explained how the process would work, and how much it would cost."
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Family transitions can feel heavy, but you do not have to face them alone. We begin by offering calm, compassionate guidance so you feel supported from the very first conversation. Couples across California rely on us for prenups and post-marital agreements, while families in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Mateo counties turn to us for help with divorce, mediation, and child-focused matters.
There is no perfect timing for family change, but there is a steady way through it. Start with a conversation and leave with direction, options, and peace of mind.