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David Patton

About David Patton

David Patton is a Family Law Specialist as certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, limiting his practice to family law exclusively. He heads the firm’s family law practice.

Mr. Patton has 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer, spending his early years focusing on insurance defense and plaintiff’s personal injury cases. After co-founding Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri in 1994, Mr. Patton developed the firm’s family law practice. Since then, he has become one of Silicon Valley’s top family law attorneys. Mr. Patton is a certified family law specialist. Only attorneys certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization may represent themselves as such.

Entries by David Patton

Key Tips for Amicable Co-Parenting With Your Ex-Spouse

February 10, 2011 in Family Law /by David Patton

Divorces can be very stressful times when soon-to-be-ex spouses are harboring resentment and anger towards one another.  At the end of a divorce, the question remains, how do resentful ex-spouses work together to raise children?  An article published by CBS earlier this year discusses the answer to this question by providing various tips for helping […]

After Paying Out £42 Million in Alimony, Phil Collins Says He is in No Rush to Remarry

February 3, 2011 in Family Law /by David Patton

Famous musician and song-writer, Phil Collins, gave an interview to the UK Mirror about his past and present romances.  With three ex-wives, Collins has paid out over £42 million in alimony.  In the U.S., this would translate to approximately $66.5 million in settlement payments.  Collins is currently dating news anchor Dana Tyler, whom he met […]

California Court Invalidates Dodger Owner’s Postnuptial Agreement

January 20, 2011 in Family Law /by David Patton

Earlier last month, a California court ruled that the postnuptial agreement entered into by Frank and Jamie McCourt, best known in their roles as owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, was invalid.  The invalid postnuptial agreement was alleged to have given Frank McCourt sole ownership of the LA Dodgers. The court held that […]

Something to Consider Before Marriage: Divorce Insurance & Prenuptial Agreements

January 18, 2011 in Family Law /by David Patton

A divorcee, John Logan, knows all too well that divorces bring out the worst in people.  Logan is the founder of “WedLock,” a company providing divorce insurance to couples.  He described his own divorce as “world-class ugly.” Most couples do not plan on getting a divorce in the same way as they plan their wedding […]

What is Domestic Violence? How You Can Get an Emergency Protective Order

December 30, 2010 in Family Law /by David Patton

Note: People can tell what internet sites you have visited on your computer. Be safe, and use the internet at a local library, friend’s house, or at work! Domestic violence is not just physical violence.  It includes spoken, written, emotional, and physical abuse.  It includes hair pulling, sexual assault, breaking into the victim’s home, stealing […]

Visitation Rights May be Affected by One Parent’s Decision to Move Out of the Area

December 17, 2010 in Family Law /by David Patton

Parental custody and visitation can be a contentious issue in divorce proceedings.  In general, the court will grant the noncustodial parent reasonable visitation rights unless it is shown that visitation would be detrimental to the child.  Whether you have visitation rights or primary custody of your children, you should be aware of the implication a […]

Father Connected to 23 Children Sent to Prison in Child Support Case

December 16, 2010 in Family Law /by David Patton

A few months back, a man from western Michigan was sent to prison for failing to pay child support.  He is alleged to have fathered around 23 children with 14 different women, and owed $533,000 in child support.  The mother of two of the children said that it was heartbreaking to have to choose between […]

Different Types of California Child Custody Arrangements Explained

November 22, 2010 in Family Law /by David Patton

There are two types of custody:  legal and physical.  Legal custody is the right and responsibility to make the decisions about your child’s welfare, health, and education.  If one parent has sole legal custody of his or her child, he has the exclusive right to make decisions relating to the child’s health, and education and […]

Lump Sum Payment Allowed as Alimony/Spousal Support Deduction

March 3, 2010 in Family Law /by David Patton

Wife and Husband filed for dissolution of their marriage a couple years back.  Prior to their final judgment of divorce, the couple reached an agreement for a lump sum spousal support payment.  Marital Settlement Agreement called for a payment of approximately $150,000 and the final judgment incorporating the Marital Settlement Agreement was issued by the […]

10 Tips for choosing a Guardian

November 3, 2009 in Estate Planning /by David Patton

Choosing a guardian for your children is one of the most important estate planning decisions you and your spouse can make. Without a guardian, the court will choose one for you if you and your spouse die unexpectedly. This is a big motive for you to choose and have the say in who will care […]

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