Belinda Hanson

PARTNER | CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST

Skilled in Silicon Valley's unique economic ecosystem, Belinda Hanson protects her clients in high-asset dissolutions during divorce and separations so they can move forward positively with their lives.

Belinda has resolved some of the most complex and financially sophisticated matters during more than 20 years of family law practice. She works discreetly and assertively on divorce and marital issues for clients who are (or are the spouses of) leaders and innovators in technology, venture capital, hedge funds, private equity, privately held companies and real estate.

As a Certified Family Law Specialist, Belinda is among an elite group of recognized experts in California. She is a trained and proven advocate in all divorce forums, including in negotiated settlements, before private judges and when pursuing litigation in court. Belinda tailors clients' legal strategies to their goals, priorities and individual values—because divorce is more than legal, it is highly personal.

Expert Counsel in High-Stakes Divorces

High-stakes divorce, custody and marital agreements require a nuanced, focused and integrated approach. Belinda strengthens clients' positions by collaborating with experts and specialists in business, tax and estate planning.

She supports clients with a network of resources that include forensic accountants, investment advisors, corporate counsel, estate planners, equity compensation experts and tax advisors, who specialize in the financial foundations and practices fueling Silicon Valley. Belinda offers a holistic and future-facing approach when navigating clients through divorce with a “hands on” approach. 

Top Negotiator and Family Lawyer of the Year

Belinda honed her negotiating skills at Harvard's Program on Negotiation. She is a Fellow and past president of the Northern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Belinda was recognized twice by U.S. News Best Lawyers as "San Francisco Area Family Lawyer of the Year" and has been named among Northern California’s “Super Lawyers” since 2004.

A graduate of Wesleyan University and Santa Clara University School of Law and mother to two children, Belinda currently serves on the board of directors of Caminar, a nonprofit, community agency focused on mental health wellness and resilience.