TDC Family Law >> Practice Areas

What We Do

The TDC Family Law specializes and solely works in the area of Family Law.  With Tracy and her great support staff at your side you know you are getting the professionalism and expertise in the area for which you hired us.  The law is constantly changing and we are able to focus on the areas required to help you through your hard time and protect your interests.  Areas included within Family Law include child custody and visitation, spousal support, same-sex marriages, real and personal property rights, as well as business rights and distribution of assets. 

Our philosophy in handling family law matters is to start with efforts to settle rather than plunge into a full adversarial process, while still protecting the rights of our clients. However, should being an adversary become necessary, we are fully prepared to take on that role.

Our goal is to help our clients get through difficult times in their lives with the least amount of emotional pain and financial loss. We try our hardest to bring peace of mind to you and your family. Sometimes litigation is necessary to resolve your family’s disputes. Having a strong litigator by your side can alleviate the uncertainty and stress of the arduous litigation process and can help you obtain a more favorable trial outcome.

By employing effective trial strategies and maintaining a dynamic courtroom presence at all times, skilled litigator Tracy Duell-Cazes has successfully represented clients in adversarial litigation for over 26 years.

We would like the opportunity to meet with you to address any concerns you may have regarding your divorce or your custody issues. Please contact us at 408-267-8484 and speak to us about your needs in family law.

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Divorce

Filing for a Divorce can be a stressful and drastic step in your life.  Responding to a Divorce can be stressful and overwhelming.  We will walk you through every step along the way to take the stress and uncertainty out of the process as much as well can.  We will analyze your case and develop strategies to fit your specific situation.  We will:

• Provide Guidance
• Negotiate on your behalf
• Help evaluate your assets
• Prepare any settlements, agreements or contacts

Whether your legal issues involve child custody and visitation rights, child support rights, spousal support rights, the distribution of personal property, or another family law matter, the Law Offices of Tracy Duell-Cazes helps ensure a beneficial resolution.

Child Custody/Visitation

When there are children involved, the Divorce process becomes much more emotional as everyone wants what is best for the children while protecting themselves as well. Tracy Duell-Cazes will address the Introduction to Parenting Plans determining your rights to custody and visitation of your children as well as:

• Grandparent visitation
• Modification of Court orders involving your children
• Enforcement of Court orders involving you and your children
• Guiding you in the decision making process as to the needs of your children

In order to ensure that your rights are protected when it comes to the custody and visitation of your children, make sure you have an attorney with you that specializes in this critical area of Family Law.  Tracy and her professional staff will afford you the protection you deserve.

Spousal/Child Support

SPOUSAL SUPPORT:  In the state of California, there is temporary spousal support and on-going spousal support.

• Temporary spousal support is usually given while you are going through the Divorce process
• On-going spousal support may be awarded to one spouse at the end of the Divorce proceedings

​CHILD SUPPORT:  Child Support is based on a formula contained in the Family Code. The amount to be paid is based on a formula that the court is required to follow.
Tracy Duell-Cazes will provide you with answers and documentation required to provide to the court to ensure you have a voice in the support process.