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About Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri is an established law firm that is conveniently located in San Jose, California. It was founded in 1994 by Michael Lonich and David Patton and has earned its reputation as one of the most respected family law and estate planning firms in California. Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri continues to serve San Jose, the Silicon Valley and Northern California. Our attorneys take a genuine interest in our clients' matters and understand their objectives and provide strong legal representation in a timely, effective, and efficient manner. Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri focuses exclusively on family law and estate planning.

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How Is Property Divided After Divorce?

September 6, 2019 in Family Law /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Financial issues following a separation can be complicated. Proper divorce planning and record-keeping can be invaluable to a smooth divorce proceeding. Determining what is community property and what is separate personal property can become complicated very easily. For example, you may ask “What happens to my house after divorce?” Seemingly simple issues such as who […]

GAVRON WARNING – BE SELF-SUPPORTING OR RISK LOSING SPOUSAL SUPPORT

June 29, 2018 in Family Law /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Part of the divorce process will require both parties to divide the assets acquired during the marriage, and one spouse is often required to support the other after divorce. How long will the support order last? Will the court allow the supported spouse to remain supported for the rest of his or her life? In […]

THE EFFECTS OF A LITIGANT’S DEATH DURING A DIVORCE PROCEEDING

June 22, 2018 in Family Law /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Life is unpredictable and sometimes one of the parties dies before the final judgment is made in a divorce case. Naturally, the salient question is: “How will property be divided when one spouse dies during the divorce?” Assuming the death of the spouse was not criminally expedited by the other, the answer to that question […]

GETTING A PATERNITY JUDGMENT FOR A CHILD BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK

March 19, 2018 /1 Comment/in Family Law /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Establishing paternity can be an overwhelming time for many parents. There are many situations in which a want or need to establish paternity arises from. One example being a child born out of wedlock, or during a time where the two parents were not married. Even if unmarried, the two can sign a voluntary declaration […]

The “Brangelina” Custody Battle

November 14, 2016 in Family Law /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

After more than a decade together and six kids, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are getting divorced. Aside from the challenges presented by the division of their purportedly very high value estate, the parties also face a potentially very challenging custody battle over their six children, who are all under the age of 16 years […]

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LONICH PATTON EHRLICH POLICASTRI

Phone: (408) 553-0801
Fax: (408) 553-0807
Email: contact@lpeplaw.com

1871 The Alameda, Suite 400
San Jose, CA 95126

Located in San Jose, Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri handles matters for clients in northern California, specifically San Jose and Silicon Valley. Our services are available to anyone within the following counties: Santa Clara, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, and San Francisco. For a full listing of areas where we practice, please click here.

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