Resources

Trial Partnership

At ADZ Law, we are committed to advancing social justice by partnering with fellow legal professionals. Our expertise in California family law, domestic violence, and sexual assault cases allows us to offer advisory, coaching, and trial support services to other attorneys and firms.

By partnering with us, you gain access to a dedicated ally committed to advocating for victims’ rights and delivering justice in the courtroom. Whether you’re seeking guidance on case strategy, assistance with witness preparation, or support during trial proceedings, we are here to provide the support and resources you need to achieve a successful outcome for your clients.

Learn more about our Trial Partnership services.

Collaborative Law Professionals

Collaborative divorce is a dispute resolution model where clients agree not to go to court, and instead to work with a team of professionals to find mutually agreeable solutions.

• San Mateo County
• San Francisco and Marin Counties
• Santa Clara County
• Alameda and Contra Costa Counties

Associations of Family Law Professionals (with Attorney Directories)

• Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS)
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)

California Courts

• California Courts
• San Mateo County Superior Court
• San Francisco County Superior Court
• Contra Costa County Superior Court
• Santa Clara County Superior Court
• Alameda County Superior Court

Free or Low-Cost Legal Services

• Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
• Bay Area Legal Aid
• Legal Services for Children

Supporting Your Children

• Helping your children through the divorce process
• What should I know about divorce and custody?
• Children and Family Services of San Mateo
• Family Services of San Francisco
• Kids’ Turn: Workshops for Parents and Children
• California Child Care Resource Center

Supervised Visitation Support

• California Courts Guide to Supervised Visitation
• California Association of Supervised Visitation Providers

Reading Lists For Parents

• The Batterer as Parent: Addressing the Impact of Domestic Violence on Family Dynamics, 2nd Edition, by R. Lundy Bancroft, G. Silverman and Daniel Ritchie
• When Dad Hurts Mom: Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse by Lundy Bancroft
• Why Does He Do That: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy Bancroft

Reading Lists For Children

• My Body Belongs to Me From My Head to My Toes
• Once I was Very Very Scared
• A Terrible Thing Happened

Other Family Resources

• Our Family Wizard: Co-Parenting Website and App
• Coparenter: Co-parenting Website App
• California Judicial Council online family law forms and pleadings
• Department of Child Support Services online child support calculator

Free Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinics

• San Mateo and Bay Area
• San Francisco

Evidence and Safety Apps

• eBodyGuard
• VictimsVoice App
• myPlan

Support for Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

• CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse)
• NCVC (National Center for Victims of Crime)
• CPEDV (California Partnership to End Domestic Violence)
• San Francisco Domestic Violence Consortium (DVC) Agencies

Al-Anon Information

There is a correlation between substance abuse and intimate partner violence (IPV). If you think your partner may have a drinking problem, you can find help at Al-Anon, a group formed to help families and friends of alcoholics.