Experienced California Divorce Attorney
It is not easy to be certified as a family law specialist in California. A lawyer seeking this distinction needs to pass an examination, demonstrate a high level of experience, participate in continuing legal education, and receive positive evaluations from colleagues and judges.
Ventura County family law attorney Susan H. Witting has met all of these criteria and has been certified as a family law specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She personally serves clients in areas such as the following:
- Divorce: If you are considering divorce or have been served with divorce papers, we can help you pursue a positive outcome through negotiations, mediation and/or litigation.
- Community property division: In California, most assets acquired during your marriage must be divided when you divorce. We can help you seek a fair and appropriate division.
- Complex asset division issues: We pay special attention to businesses, professional practices, intellectual property, stock options and other complex assets during divorce.
- Spousal support (alimony): If you are concerned about whether you or your spouse qualifies for temporary or permanent alimony, we will carefully evaluate your situation.
- Child custody and visitation: Determining what to do with the children can be the most difficult part of a divorce. We will work to protect your and your children's interests.
- Parental relocation and interstate custody issues: We can guide you through the issues that arise when a divorced or unmarried parent moves in or out of California.
- Child support and modification: Whether you are going through a divorce or interested in modifying an existing child support order, we will ensure that your rights are protected.
- Military divorce: Ms. Witting is experienced at helping military service members and their spouses address the range of unique issues affecting military divorce cases.
- Domestic violence: Whether you are a victim of domestic abuse or have been accused of domestic violence, it is extremely important to get skilled legal advice right away.
- Paternity: Unmarried parents may need to obtain paternity judgments before they can pursue child visitation or support. We frequently guide clients through this process.
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements: We can help you negotiate and draft a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement that complies with California's restrictive laws.
- Legal separation: If you and your spouse would like to formally separate without getting legally divorced, we can help you pursue a legal separation agreement and decree.
- Domestic partnership dissolution: Under California law, the dissolution of a domestic partnership is similar in many ways to a divorce, but with some important differences.
Our offices are conveniently located right off the 101 freeway in Thousand Oaks, with plentiful free parking. If you need assistance with any family law matter, do not hesitate to call us toll free at 888-413-8293 or e-mail us to schedule a consultation with attorney Susan H. Witting.
