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Family Law, Divorce Mediation

Welcome to the family law offices of James D. Scott, San Diego divorce lawyer. Mr. Scott and his legal staff are dedicated to providing quality in divorce, mediation and family law services throughout San Diego and Southern California. Now recognizing more than 27 years of experience and delivering legal services as a Board Certified Family Law Specialist, specifically in the Murphy Canyon area of San Diego, CA.

If you're looking for a divorce attorney in San Diego, our law firm will help you understand the different forms, processes and issues related to Family Law and the Divorce Process whether it be a complex divorce, spousal support issue, or a divorce mediation.
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Divorce Services Offered

Our San Diego divorce law firm offers the following divorce and family law services:

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Looking for answers in the California Family Code? Updated for 2008!

With over 27 years of experience as a family lawyer working with the California Family Code, I have developed my "100 Most Popular Sections" and updated for 2008 to include "105 Laws of Evidence."   This listing acts as a guide to common family law sections, with references and descriptions and additional information.  Learn more by visiting my favorite California Family Code sections. As a certified divorce specialist, I present the most crucial information on father rights, parents rights, marital support, modification of divorce orders, modification of family support, grandparents right, California custody, military divorce, adoption, prenuptial agreements, substantive rights and liabilites, restraining orders, estate planning, epstein credits, joint credit cards and all aspects of the California dissolution process.

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Are you Concerned?  Don't Worry

Our family law firm has over 27 years of experience and is able to answer all of your questions to settle your nerves, and then we'll win your case!

  1. Will my wife be allowed to move away with the children?
  2. Will my husband be allowed to move away with the children?

    California Family Code Section 7501 states that the parent entitled to custody determines the residence of the child. Recent higher court decisions have recognized the mobility of our culture and agreed to moves by the custodial parent. A parent wishing to block such a move or a non-custodial parent wishing to move with the children has the burden of a change of custody order.
     
  3. How can I change the custody of my children?

    The change of custody burden is a showing of “change of circumstance” such as showing a change of facts that make a change of residence of the children essential and expedient.
     
  4. How do I get the most spousal support or alimony?

    Practice shows that the spouse demonstrating the most need tied to a sincere and thoughtful plan for the advancement of a career will get the highest support from the court.

Do you have more Family Law Questions?  Don't continue until you get the answers.

If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of  going through a San Diego Divorce, and if you need it to be settled, contact James D. Scott now!

 

James D. Scott, San Diego Divorce Attorney

Why does the state bar certify legal specialist?

To help the public identify attorneys who have demonstrated proficiency in specialized fields of law.

This is a highly regarded certificate, not many have it, James D. Scott does . . .

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