Indy Colbath is a licensed California attorney who has focused the entirety of her legal career on family law issues, including: divorce, annulment, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence restraining orders. Indy has a breadth of courtroom experience she relies upon when assessing her clients’ family law matters, as well as strong relationships with the local legal community and bench. Indy has effectively represented her clients in an array of complex family law litigation, many of which involving high net worth individuals. Even though Indy has a passion for courtroom advocacy, she understands that every family law case is different, and in certain matters it is more appropriate to settle than it is to engage in costly litigation. Indy consistently advises her clients of the costs and benefits of compromising versus fighting in court. But in matters that are litigated, Indy vigorously and effectively represents her clients’ interests. In addition to her focus on outstanding advocacy, Indy strives to provide excellent service to her clients by making herself consistently approachable and available. As a solo practitioner, Indy personally supervises each of her cases from their outset to completion, and keeps her clients well informed of their case status.
- Family Law
- Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Credit Cards Accepted
- California
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Attorney / Partner / Shareholder
- Bay Area Family Law Center
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- Associate Attorney
- Family Law Group, LLP
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- California Western School of Law
- J.D. (2013) | Child, Family and Elder Law
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- Activities: The Child, Family and Elder Law Society
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- University of California - Davis
- B.A. (2008) | Sociology with emphasis in Law and Society
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- Honors: Graduated with Honors
- Activities: ASUCD Gender and Sexuality Commission; Campus Violence Prevention Program; Women Escaping a Violent Environment crisis line counselor; Kappa Alpha Theta
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- Wiley W. Manual Pro Bono Award
- San Diego County Bar Association
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
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- Eastern Alameda County Bar Association
- Board Member
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- Activities: Member of the Eastern Alameda County Bar Association
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- Alameda County Bar Association
- Member
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- Alameda County Family Law Association
- Member
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- State Bar of California # 292680
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- San Diego County Bar Association
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- Q. I filled for parentage and 50/50 custody, then the mother filed for child support. What do I do? Which takes precedence
- A: Child custody is decided first, because child support is calculated by looking at the time share percentages per each parent, each parent's incomes, tax filing status, and tax deductions.
Answering this question does not constitute legal advice; does not guarantee any outcome, nor does it constitute the formation of an attorney-client relationship.
- Q. How long does spousal support typically continue in cases of long-term marriages?
- A: Post-dissolution litigation of spousal support is one of the most difficult and expensive undertakings in family law. For long term marriages, the law states that there is a presumption of permanent support, until the death of either party, or the remarriage of the supported spouse. Courts do recognize that circumstances change, including but not limited to the paying spouse retiring, the recipient spouse moving in with a new partner, the recipient spouse earning more money, etc. Ultimately, the trial judge has discretion on whether or not to order a modification or termination. You should consult with a local attorney to obtain their opinion about your matter.
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- Q. Would contempt of court filing help me get property? We have ongoing dissolution family law case and she has been order
- A: If the order says that she must sign the deed but fails to do so, you can file a motion to request an "elisor" which is the court clerk signing in her place. You should contact an attorney to assist you in preparing this motion.
