California Divorce Laws & Resources

by WomansDivorce.com

When you are getting a divorce in California, you want to make sure you're armed with the best information and resources available. To help you out, we've assembled everything you will need when getting a divorce, whether you want to do your own divorce or use the assistance of experienced divorce professionals. Below you will find a listing of these professionals, as well as online divorce options and separation or divorce papers. You can also look up the relevant laws to understand how everything is decided in a divorce and what your rights are. To determine how much child support might be awarded, we've included child support guidelines and access to an online calculator. You will also be able to look up local domestic abuse services and divorce support groups in your area.

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COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE

Bartholomew & Wasznicky LLP
4740 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
Phone: 916-455-5200
Fax: 916-455-6300
Counties Served: Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, Placer

Helene Taylor
1592 Union St. #262
San Francisco, CA 94123
Ph: 1-800-278-1712
Counties: San Francisco and Marin

MEDIATION

Bartholomew & Wasznicky LLP
4740 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
Phone: 916-455-5200
Fax: 916-455-6300
Counties Served: Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, Placer

Divorce In A Day Mediation
800 Grand Ave., Ste. AG-8
Carlsbad, California 92008
Phone: (760) 720-9324

John Juarez
Pasadena Mediation
Los Angeles

John C. Juarez is a mediator with Pamela Britton White Mediation Services, serving clients in the Pasadena and Glendale areas. Incorporating multiple styles of mediation, Mr. Juarez helps couples negotiate the best settlement for their unique situation.

Fern Salka
Los Angeles

DIVORCE LAWYERS

Bartholomew & Wasznicky LLP
4740 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
Phone: 916-455-5200
Fax: 916-455-6300
Counties Served: Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, Placer

Budris & Van Haren
Patricia Van Haren
3655 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: (310) 377-7283
Email:
Counties Served: Los Angeles, Orange

Budris & Van Haren has been servicing the South Bay area in some of the most complicated areas of law, divorce and family law among them. As you go through the process of divorce, our team of professionals will advocate for you and seek the best possible result in your dissolution. We handle all aspects of family law including guardianship, divorce, parental abductions, custody, visitation, support and property division.

Gerard Falzone
Offices Locations: Alameda (510-521-9500)
San Rafael (415-482-7800)

Famularo & Associates
41690 Enterprise Circle N, #100
Temecula, CA 92590
Ph: (951) 587-0505
Counties: Orange, Riverside

Feinberg & Waller
Counties: Los Angeles & Ventura

With decades of legal experience in Southern California, our firm handles all family law and divorce issues with the dedication and integrity you deserve.

Bruce R. Fink
Counties: Orange

Mari J. Frank
Laguna Niguel, CA
Counties: Orange

California divorce attorney and mediator Mari Frank can help you reach an equitable divorce agreement without compromising your financial resources.

Julia Garwood
San Diego

Julia M. Garwood can help you get the best results from your divorce or family law case. She has over 25 years of experience representing adults as well as the minor children of divorce and is an acting settlement judge, which gives her the insight to know how certain situations would be decided.

MichaelAnne Cahill
Long Beach, South Bay, and the Los Angels Basin

MichaelAnne Cahill is an experienced family lawyer who approaches each case with integrity, honesty and compassion for the individual client. Ms. Cahill's unique combination of personal concern and professionalism gives her the ability to keep her clients informed each step of the way while providing your case the attention it deserves.

Robert Goodman
555 12th St., #1900
Oakland, CA 94607
Ph: (925) 979-9200
Counties: San Francisco, Contra Costa, Alameda, and Solano

Hammers & Baltazar, LLP
1410 2nd St., Suite 302
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Ph: 410-458-0796
email:
Counties Served: Orange county and Los Angeles

Our law firm specializes in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, asset division, business and professional practice issues, paternity, and post judgment modifications. We have offices in Santa Monica and Newport Beach and serve all areas of Los Angeles and Orange county. Our services include litigation, mediation, Collaborative Law, and document preparation. Our staff of attorneys include Certified Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. We handle your Family Law legal concerns with care and compassion and advocate with the strength to protect the interest of you and your children.

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John Harding
Alameda and Contra Costa Counties

Divorce Lawyers Harding & Associates is a family law firm that is committed to protecting our clients. Our compassion, experience, and aggressiveness enable us to get our clients the results they are entitled to.

J. Michael Kelly, Esq .
California Family Law Institute
429 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 120
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone (310) 393-0236

Kendall & Gkikas
Claremont, California

The law firm of Kendall & Gkikas handles all divorce and family law issues with the dedication and determination it takes to defend your rights and do what is best for your children.

Kevin J. Kensik
23150 Crenshaw Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: 310-891-2300
Fax: 310-891-2299
Counties Served: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside

Stephanie L. Mahdavi
Los Angeles and Ventura County

Stephanie Mahdavi is an experienced family law attorney who can assist you in your divorce or other family law issues. Stephanie's aim is to make the divorce process is simple and straightforward as possible, helping her clients reach a fair settlement in their case.

Patrick A. McCall
Orange County

Certified Family Law Specialist Patrick McCall is a prominent California family lawyer who has successfully tried hundreds of family law cases. He takes a strategic approach to each client's cases to ensure they get the best outcome in their situation in the least amount of time, and at minimal stress and cost.

Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein LLP
Steven Mindel
Los Angeles

Based in west Los Angeles, our law firm handles all divorce and family law matters. We provide top of the line legal representation to our clients, with the legal versatility that comes from many years of combined experience and knowledge. You'll get the highest quality service at the most efficient price.

Phillips, Lerner & Lauzon LLP
Stacy D. Phillips
Los Angeles

Phillips, Lerner & Lauzon LLP is one of California's most distinguished Family Law firms, helping their clients achieve effective results in their cases. We have a proven track record of settling cases out of court through mediation and other dispute resolution methods, but are also formidable litigators who will fight for your rights in court.

Richard M. Renkin and Associates
2635 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92108
PHONE: (619) 299-7100
FAX: (619) 299-7178

Providing professional, experienced legal representation to clients in all family law matters, our firm will help resolve your case through negotiation or litigation if necessary. We realize how overwhelmed you may be and will offer the practical guidance and dedicated counsel you need.

Pauline Rosen
Counties: Los Angeles, South Bay, Torrance

The California Law and Mediation offices of Pauline Rosen can help you settle your divorce and custody matters through mediation, collaborative law, and other dispute resolution techniques, but will fiercely litigate your case in court if settlement is not possible.

Vincent J. Russo
5020 Campus Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Counties Served: Orange
Ph: 949-474-7799

Brian G. Saylin
Orange, California Family Law

Brian G. Saylin has the experience you -- and your client -- need for a successful divorce appeal process.

Donald P. Schweitzer
Serving: Pasadena, Los Angeles County, and the San Gabriel Valley

We focus on divorce and family law matters, helping out clients cope with the stress of their situation while helping them make informed legal decisions to achieve the best outcome in their case. With our team of experienced lawyers, financial advisors, and forensic accounts, we can ensure all your legal needs are met.

Thompson Law Office
San Bernadino County/Victorville

Since 1988, Sherry A. Thompson has been representing clients in their divorce and family law matters, striving to achieve the best results possible for each client. With a proven track record, Sherry provides realistic legal advice based on the specifics of your case to help you achieve the fair and positive outcome you want.

Law Office of Carla A. Vandermate
510 North Third Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 480-7088
Counties Served: Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa

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DIVORCE FINANCIAL ANALYSTS AND PROFESSIONALS

Cathleen Collinsworth
Counties Served: Orange and Riverside

The forensic accounting offices of Cathleen Collinsworth can help you reach an equitable divorce settlement by addressing the special financial issues of your divorce. She is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst who has over 16 years of experience assisting her clients achieve optimal results to protect their current and long-term financial interests.

Divorce Financial Solutions
Cinda Jones, CFP, CDFA
11622 El Camino Real - Suite 100
Del Mar, CA 92130
Phone: 619-795-1797
email:
Counties Served: San Diego - Orange - LA

Experienced Divorce Only - Fee Only Divorce Financial Consulting offering step-by-step assistance from beginning to end. Find out how to choose an attorney, information to gather, tax and forensic analysis as needed. If you are debating what to do and there's confusion about how the divorce will affect you financially, you can get the help you need today.

Leininger Divorce Planning Services
Natalie Leininger
3160 Castro Valley Blvd
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Phone: 510-728-3578
Fax: 510-728-3579
email:
Counties Served: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Palo Alto

I work with clients going through divorce to educate them on the short term and obvious as well as the long term and not so obvious financial results of different settlement options. This helps you identify the strengths and weaknesses of different options as well as ferret out any financial pitfalls. I work with individual clients as well as couples in the role of a neutral.

FORENSIC ACCOUNTING

SGI Consulting
895 Dove Street, 3rd Floor
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: 949-278-3599
Counties Served: Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino

FINANCIAL PLANNERS

Paul Toohey
The Planners Network, Inc
Anaheim Hills

Working with a trained, competent financial professional can provide you with the knowledge, information, and confidence to make the important decisions that will have a profound impact on your life.

DIVORCE COACHING

DivorceCoaching.com
Jennifer Horton
6142 Verda Lane
San Diego, CA 92130
Email:

DivorceCoaching.com is a website offering educational divorce related articles, telephone divorce support seminars and one-on-one coaching.

CHILD CUSTODY

Child Custody Coach
Steven Carlson, The Custody Coach™
Counties Served: Focusing on Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino
Email:

Child Custody Coach™ provides exclusive information, online materials, and coaching services for child custody and parenting issues to individuals nationwide. In addition to founding The Child Custody Coach website, Steven is also the author of "How to Win Child Custody", the definitive guide on child custody and visitation issues for parents facing a contested custody case. The premise of Steven Carlson's work is to help parents work through and arrive at a parenting arrangement which reflects the overall best interest of the child or children. For more information please visit our website ChildCustodyCoach.com.

DIVORCE FORM PREPARATION

Have all of your documents completed for you without a lawyer! This service helps you easily prepare your uncontested divorce papers online by walking you through a series of questions. The final papers are accurate and up-to-date for California and you will receive detailed instruction on how to file your papers with the court system. You'll also be able to get free access to a large number of downloadable books (worth more than $750) that discuss all the issues that come up in a divorce. Plus, they offer "Real Person" customer support by phone & e-mail. Get started on your California divorce forms today.

QDRO DOCUMENTS

QDRO Preparation - This service by QdroDesk is for individuals and lawyers alike, offering the ability to prepare a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) for the division of retirement accounts.

PARALEGALS

The Legal Type
Legal Document Assistant
Phone: (408) 298-8656
Office Locations:

560 S. Winchester Blvd., Suite 500
San Jose, CA 95128

510 N. First Street, Suite 204
San Jose, CA 95112

Wallis & Associates
1037 N. Grand Ave., Ste. 116
Covina, California 91724
Phone: (626) 974-1778

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

California Investigation Services
Jay Rosenzweig
22817 Ventura Blvd, Suite 262
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Counties Served: Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, and San Bernardino
Phone: 1-866-572-3463

California Private Investigator
Spousal Infidelity Counseling
Filley & Associates
5758 Geary Blvd, Suite 348
San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone: 415-462-1631
Fax: 415-462-9722
Website: www.filley.com
Email:

Filley and Associates is a San Francisco private investigator firm, with offices in San Francisco and San Rafael, California. We listen carefully to what you have to say. We make strategically sound recommendations, based on our deep experience with investigating spousal infidelity. Our personnel are experienced and well equipped. We bill fairly and work within your budget. We offer free consultation. All information received and provided is handled with complete confidentiality.

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS

Divorce Detox
Andra Brosh, Ph.D. and Allison Pescosolido, MA
212 Marine Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (310) 439-8964
Counties Served: Los Angeles

Look up other local divorce groups in your area. In addition to DivorceCare, there are groups for adults, children, and those supporting survivors of domestic abuse.