Family law is complex — but it doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Our San Jose attorneys pair deep legal expertise with a modern, transparent approach, so you always know where you stand and what comes next.
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Why Modern Family Law
Clarity & Control
You deserve to understand exactly where you stand. We translate complex legal processes into plain language so you can make confident decisions and move forward with certainty.
Compassion & Care
We know this isn't just a legal matter — it's your life. Our attorneys show up with empathy, patience, and genuine commitment to your wellbeing at every step of the process.
Proven Outcomes
Our track record speaks for itself. Award-winning attorneys, thousands of families helped, and a reputation built on results that hold up long after the case is closed.
Local Expertise
Family law is deeply local — courts, judges, and county rules vary. Our attorneys know the landscape in your specific community, giving you a distinct strategic advantage.
At Modern Family Law, we believe how you get through a family law matter is just as important as the outcome. Our San Jose attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, property division and appeals, bringing deep California family law expertise together with a modern, technology-driven approach. Your case moves efficiently, your questions get answered clearly, and your energy stays focused on what matters most: your family's future. From our San Jose office, we serve clients throughout Santa Clara County and the Peninsula, and every new client starts with a free consultation.
We don't just handle cases. We help people start over.
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Rachel McKenzie
Managing AttorneySan Jose, CAMeet RachelSonia Bakshi
Associate AttorneySan Jose, CAMeet SoniaErin Conghuyen
Associate AttorneySan Jose, CAMeet ErinJennifer Cima
Associate AttorneySan Jose, CAMeet Jennifer
Georgi Roll
Associate AttorneySan Jose, CAMeet GeorgiNiraimathi Nagarajan
Associate AttorneySan Jose, CAMeet NiraimathiMaritza Ortiz-Urrutia
Associate AttorneySan Jose, CAMeet MaritzaGabriel Ignacio
Associate AttorneySan Jose, CAMeet GabrielClient reviews
What we handle
Divorce
Whether contested or collaborative, we guide you through every stage of the divorce process with clarity and a focus on resolution over conflict.
Child Custody
We approach custody with your children's best interests at the center, helping build parenting plans that work for your family's real life.
Child & Spousal Support
We help you navigate California's support guidelines and fight for an outcome that reflects your family's financial reality — fairly and clearly.
Property Division
From the family home to retirement accounts, RSUs and stock options, we help you divide assets and debt under California’s community property rules with a clear, fair plan.
Tools & Resources
We're not fans of surprises and we suspect you aren't either. We built these divorce calculators just for you, so you know what to expect every step of the way.
We believe you deserve to know what your case will cost before you commit. Our technology-driven approach keeps costs manageable, and our SimpleStart™ program may allow qualified clients to begin with a reduced retainer. We'll always explain our fees clearly — because reducing conflict includes reducing financial stress.
Where we serve
Our San Jose family law attorneys represent clients throughout Santa Clara County, including Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino, Milpitas, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, and surrounding communities. We also serve families throughout the Peninsula and neighboring San Mateo County, including Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Mateo, San Carlos, Belmont, Foster City, and Atherton.
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Our Calculators
We’re not fans of surprises and we suspect you aren’t either. We built these divorce calculators just for you, so you know what to expect every step of the way.
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