$175,000 of Separate Property recovered

Our client, the wife in a marriage of over 22 years, held separate property claims of approximately $175,000, largely traceable to funds she contributed before commingling. Her husband disputed the claims without good cause, withheld his financial disclosures, and used delay tactics to drain her ability to litigate. We traced her separate property contributions through bank records, title documents, and retirement account statements. At judgment, our client recovered her separate property in full.

Premarital Agreement Challenged | $350,000 Equalization Secured

Our client came to us facing a dissolution in which the enforceability of a premarital agreement was directly at issue. We challenged the agreement and secured a favorable settlement that included a $350,000 equalization, protecting our client's financial position and resolving the matter without a prolonged trial.

DVRO Trial Victory and Motion for Reconsideration Denied

The Geller Firm successfully defended a young man against a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) filed by his ex-girlfriend, and subsequently secured a DVRO against her on his behalf. The opposing party then attempted to overturn the result through a motion for reconsideration, but The Geller Firm's objection prevailed and the Court rejected her motion.

3-Day DVRO Trial Victory

The Geller Firm represented a domestic violence victim whose abusive husband used DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender) to flip the narrative against her. After two years and cross-restraining orders, we took the case to trial, exposing his fabricated evidence and lies under oath. The Court found him not credible, issued a 5-year restraining order against him, and dismissed every claim against our client entirely.

$70,000 in Attorney's Fees Ordered

The Geller Firm successfully obtained an order from the court for $70,000 in attorney's fees for our client in Contra Costa under Family Code Section 2030.

Divorce Settled + DVRO Dismissed + Elder Abuse TRO Dismissed

The Geller Firm successfully resolved three related matters for one client: a divorce involving children, a domestic violence restraining order, and an elder abuse restraining order.

Military Divorce Settled

The Geller Firm successfully settled a complex military divorce case involving the division of military retirement accounts. Our family law attorneys protected our client's rights while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws governing military pensions and other marital assets. The case was resolved through a favorable settlement that secured our client's financial future and avoided the stress and cost of prolonged litigation.

DVRO Dismissed & Divorce Settled

The Geller Firm successfully achieved favorable outcomes in two connected family law matters for a single client: a child custody divorce case was settled and a domestic violence restraining order was dismissed.

$65,000 in Attorney's Fees Ordered

The Geller Firm successfully obtained an order from the court for $65,000 in attorney's fees for our client in Alameda County under Family Code Section 6344.

$3,000 in Sanctions Ordered

The Geller Firm successfully obtained an order from the court for $3,000 in sanctions for our client in Solano County under Family Code Section 271.

$8 Million Divorce Settlement

The Geller Firm served as the mediator in a divorce case helping the parties successfully reach an agreement on child custody, child support, spousal support, and division of $8 million in assets in Lafayette, CA.

$5 Million Divorce Settlement

The Geller Firm served as the mediator in a divorce case helping the parties successfully reach an agreement on child custody, child support, spousal support, and division of $5 million in assets in Contra Costa County.

$4 Million Divorce Settlement

The Geller Firm settled a divorce case in Marin County involving the division of marital assets worth over $4 million dollars.

$4 Million Divorce Settlement

The Geller Firm settled a divorce case in Alameda County involving the division of marital assets worth over $4 million dollars.

$3 Million Divorce Settlement

The Geller Firm settled a divorce case in Santa Clara County involving the division of marital assets worth over $3 million dollars.

$3 Million Divorce Mediation

The Geller Firm served as the mediator in a divorce case helping the parties successfully reach an agreement on multiples issues and division of $3 million in assets in Walnut Creek, CA.

$2 Million Divorce Mediation

The Geller Firm successfully mediated a divorce involving more than $2 million in marital assets, including multiple out-of-state properties. By providing experienced and neutral guidance, we helped both parties reach a fair and comprehensive settlement covering property division, financial accounts, and long-term obligations. Resolving the matter through divorce mediation allowed the clients to avoid costly and time-consuming litigation while maintaining control over the outcome and preserving privacy.

Permanent DVRO Terminated and Set Aside

A 3-year domestic violence restraining order was terminated and set aside in Contra Costa County. The Family Code Section 3044 presumption was also overturned, and joint legal and physical custody was reinstated for our client.

100% of Attorney's Fees Ordered

We previously prevailed at trial and obtained a 5-year domestic violence restraining order against the opposing party. Today, we successfully obtained an order from the court for the opposing party to pay 100% of our client's attorney's fees for winning at trial under Family Code Section 6344.

$20,000 in Attorney's Fees Ordered

The Geller Firm successfully obtained an order from the court for $20,000 in needs-based attorney's fees for our client in Contra Costa County under Family Code Section 2030.