Author name: Hepner & Pagan, LLP

Running a business takes years of effort, long hours, and serious financial risk. When a marriage ends, everything you’ve built can feel like it’s suddenly on the table. For business owners in Campbell and throughout Santa Clara County, divorce doesn’t have to become a courtroom battle that threatens your company, your employees, or your income. […]

Divorce is hard enough on its own. Add financial uncertainty into the mix, and the process can feel completely overwhelming. For parents in Campbell and throughout Santa Clara County, one of the most pressing concerns is child support: how much will I owe, how much will I receive, and how is that number actually determined?

Divorce does not have to mean a courtroom battle. For many couples in Campbell and throughout Santa Clara County, an uncontested divorce offers a quieter, more dignified path forward, one where both spouses work together to reach an agreement rather than leaving decisions in a judge’s hands. If you and your spouse are on relatively

When a child is born to unmarried parents in California, the law does not automatically recognize the father. That absence of legal recognition can create real consequences for everyone involved, including the child. Establishing paternity is often the first and most urgent step a family needs to take, and understanding how that process works in

Marriage is a partnership built on love and trust — but it’s also a legal and financial arrangement. Having open conversations about money, property, and future planning isn’t a sign of doubt. It’s a sign of maturity. Whether you’re about to walk down the aisle or you’ve been married for years, a well-crafted marital agreement

Losing a job is stressful under any circumstances. When you have a child support obligation, that stress can feel overwhelming. Bills keep coming, savings start to shrink, and the child support order doesn’t pause just because your paycheck did. If you’re a parent in this situation, you’re not alone — and there are legal steps

Moving to a new city like Campbell often brings a sense of fresh beginnings. Whether you are settling into a home near the Pruneyard or enjoying the local parks with your children, the transition involves many logistical hurdles. For those managing a family law case from another state, one of the most critical tasks is

Walking through the Campbell Farmers Market or spending an afternoon at Jack Fischer Park, you see families of every shape and size. For many parents in our Santa Clara County community, the path to establishing a legal bond with their child is straightforward. But for unmarried fathers, that path often involves a complex series of