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Mediation & Law Offices of Vivian L. Holley

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Domestic Partnership Agreements

California's domestic partner law provides a simple registration process to create a domestic partnership. Once registered, domestic partners have the same rights and responsibilities toward one another as married couples. Often, former domestic partners are treated as former spouses under the law and family law and divorce law applies to registered domestic partners. The simple registration process belies the complexities that underlie a legally-binding relationship.

A mediation or collaborative approach can ensure that both parties enter or leave the partnership with a full understanding of the legal benefits and duties involved. In addition since many domestic partners have children together, Ms. Holley, as a skilled family therapist, can help with parenting plans involving some of the unique issues same sex partners encounter. Mr. Blackman assists domestic partners in litigated matters.

Let Us Help

Since 1978, the Mediation & Law Office of Vivian L. Holley has been finding better ways to resolve family and legal disputes, successfully resolving over 2000 cases, including mediating over 1,500 disputes.  As a licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist, trained Mediator and Collaborative Law Practitioner, and State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist, Vivian L. Holley has the training and experience to help your family find a resolution that satisfies all the parties involved.  For a free phone consultation regarding your case, contact the Mediation & Law Office of Vivian L. Holley today.


"When my domestic partnership needed to be dissolved, I hired the Holley Law Firm. Jim Blackman was the attorney who went to court for me and finished the case with the best possible resolution. I found both Jim and Vivian caring and committed to a fair resolution. Vivian and Jim are experienced and tough, exactly what I needed for my difficult legal matters. A divorce is a difficult experience for anyone, gay or straight. Having a lawyer who was experienced in the nuances of family law was critical to reaching the best outcome possible."

- Denise L. San Mateo