Trusted Divorce & Family Law Attorney in Santa Maria

Valley families from Orcutt northward get the complete 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.

North county family law matters, including divorce, custody, and restraining orders, are heard at the Cook Division on East Cook Street, and traffic citations go to the Miller Division in the same complex. Having both venues in one place keeps local cases efficient, and we appear there regularly.

California support formulas use income averaging when earnings swing with the seasons, so a peak harvest month never becomes the permanent number. Documentation matters most: pay stubs across the cycle, multiple years of returns, and honest declarations. We prepare child support and spousal support cases with exactly that record.

Genuine local roots. Our attorney was raised here and went to Righetti High School, so valley clients are neighbors, not case numbers. Add pricing without surprise fees, free consultations, and direct attorney contact, and families know both the cost and the person handling their case from day one.

Yes. The county child support agency represents the county, not either parent, and it does not address custody or property at all. A private attorney protects your side of the calculation and coordinates the rest of the case, which matters when a divorce or custody matter is running at the same time.

Call or use the contact form and we will set up a free consultation about your situation. You will leave knowing your options, the realistic timeline, and how predictable pricing would apply before committing to anything. Get a free consultation.