Family Law

San Francisco Family
Law Attorney

San Francisco Family Law Attorney

The family law attorneys at the Cartwright Law Firm are committed to resolving your dissolution of marriage (divorce), child custody or other family law matters outside of court to avoid the stress of trial. However, when that cannot be accomplished, we will provide the most vigorous and effective representation in court.

Help For Anyone Facing A Serious Family Law Matter

Our clients include all sorts of individuals, including high-income earners, business owners, professionals, homemakers and stay-at-home parents. We are committed to providing the most effective representation at reasonable rates. When you become our client, we will listen closely to your goals and problems and then develop a litigation strategy to achieve the best possible results for you. We can help you with your family law issues, including the following:

  • Divorce, also known as dissolution of marriage. We handle contested and uncontested divorce cases, as well as all related matters. We are committed to protecting your interests during this difficult time.
  • Child custody and visitation, including legal custody and physical custody. Our goal is to obtain parenting time arrangements that protect your relationship with your child.
  • Child support, which is designed to make certain that the financial needs of your child are met. We are well-versed in child support calculation.
  • Spousal support, also known as alimony. This form of support is designed to achieve balance in situations when one spouse has lower income and earning capacity.
  • Premarital agreements, also known as prenuptial agreements. These agreements are designed to protect your interests in the event of a divorce. They are drafted and signed prior to the marriage. We also create postmarital or postnuptial agreements.
  • Mediation and collaborative divorce, which are important alternatives to the traditional contested route and can save time and money.
  • Document preparation services, including preparation of marital settlement agreements to help clients avoid costly legal fees.

At the Cartwright Law Firm, our San Francisco lawyers are ready to help you prepare for the future and resolve your difficult family law matters. We have the experience, support and drive to help you now. Please contact us today to schedule a no-charge consultation to discuss your concerns.

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Our Settlements & Verdicts

Results That Speak For Themselves

"Our successful case results are a true reflection of the values and virtues we believe in and uphold at Cartwright Law Firm. Nothing stops us from pursuing justice on behalf of those who most need it." - Robert E. Cartwright Jr. (Founder and Managing Partner)

  • $4,800,000,000 $4.8 Billion | Vioxx Litigation Heart Attack and Stroke

    The Cartwright Law Firm (TCLF) helped broker the biggest settlement in the history of drug litigation for as many as 20,000 plaintiffs nationwide that were injured or killed after ingesting Vioxx, an anti-inflammatory medication that was made and marketed by Merck.

  • $12,000,000 $12 Million | Deck Collapse

    Plaintiff fractured her femur when a deck upon which she was standing collapsed injuring her, as well as numerous other persons and killing one person. Combined judgment for all plaintiffs was in excess of $12 million.

  • $9,000,000 $9 Million | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Multiple flight attendants sued multiple manufacturers in connection with hand, wrist and arm injuries, primarily carpal tunnel syndrome, related to these food and beverage carts manufactured by a German manufacturer.

Our Satisfied Clients

Get The Justice You Deserve
    “Absolute best decision I made after my accident was hiring the Cartwright law firm.”
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    “Robert Cartwright, Andrew Ratto and the entire Cartwright team went above and beyond to make sure they left no stone unturned.”
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    “They are incredibly compassionate, always focused listening and treating their clients with respect.”
    - Sanjit M.
    “We worked with Andrew on a case and he was so helpful and efficient.”
    - Alex R.
    “From the initial consultation to the successful resolution, Andrew’s expertise and strategic approach were evident every step of the way.”
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    “I highly recommend that you consider the Cartwright Law Firm for their consideration of your personal case and claims!”
    - John H.
    “We wholeheartedly recommend The Cartwright Law Firm to anyone seeking exceptional legal representation that goes above and beyond.”
    - Lakhbir S.
    “Both Dave Yen and Robert Cartwright were a huge help to me when I was injured inside a Berkeley business and needed to get my medical bills compensated.”
    - Christy C.
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