Trusted Divorce & Family Law Attorney in Santa Barbara

South Coast clients get the complete family law and estate practice. That includes divorce, uncontested divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, restraining orders, QDROs, estate planning, traffic ticket defense, divorce mediation, prenuptial agreements, and document preparation. View all of our services.

The fundamentals stay the same, but valuation drives everything: appraisals for real estate, professional valuation analysis for businesses and investments, and complete disclosure enforced firmly. Support weighs the marital standard of living, which runs high here. Thorough property division preparation is what protects both sides of a large estate.

South county family law matters are heard at the Anacapa Division on Anacapa Street downtown, while traffic citations go to the Figueroa Division around the corner. We handle filings and appearances in both, so representation does not depend on where you happen to live along the coast.

Pricing without surprise fees is rare in high-asset family law, and it changes the experience: you know the cost before committing, and the meter never runs on a phone call. Add direct attorney contact and free consultations, and sophisticated cases get handled without the sophisticated billing.

They matter most where separate property, businesses, or family wealth need clear boundaries, which describes many local marriages. California enforces properly made agreements and voids rushed ones, so timing and disclosure are everything. Well-drafted prenuptial agreements, coordinated with estate planning, prevent the disputes that make headlines.

A short message or phone call is all it takes to begin. We will schedule a free consultation, in person or by phone, give you careful answers and a realistic strategy, and explain predictable pricing before you decide anything. Get a free consultation.