Do You Need a Chatsworth Family Law Lawyer?
Family Law and Divorce Services in Chatsworth, California
The Law Offices of Seth C. Bowen provides personalized family law services to residents of Chatsworth, California. Located in the northwest San Fernando Valley, Chatsworth families face diverse challenges during divorce and custody disputes. The firm is committed to protecting your rights and achieving fair outcomes.
Chatsworth offers a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and proximity to open spaces. The firm understands the community’s character and provides thoughtful legal representation.
Businesses and Employers in Chatsworth, California
Chatsworth’s economy includes logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and service industries. The area benefits from transportation corridors and industrial parks.
Major employers in Chatsworth:
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- Los Angeles Unified School District facilities
- Distribution and logistics companies
- Manufacturing facilities
- Chatsworth Transportation Group
- Retail along Devonshire Street
- Healthcare and medical practices
- Professional services
- Construction and trades
- Small business community
Law Offices of Seth C. Bowen Chatsworth Family Law Services
The practice includes:
- Divorce and Family Separation – Comprehensive representation
- Property Division – Fair distribution of assets
- Child Support – Calculations under California guidelines
- Spousal Support – Appropriate support determinations
- Custody Arrangements – Protecting children’s interests
- Prenup and Postnuptial Agreements – Asset protection
- Domestic Violence – Restraining orders and defense
- Paternity – Establishing parental rights
- Modifications – Updates to existing orders
Representation for Chatsworth Families
If you need help in Chatsworth, California, the Law Offices of Seth C. Bowen brings experience serving San Fernando Valley families. The firm understands the practical challenges families face and works toward efficient resolutions.
The office has handled cases involving:
- Family homes and San Fernando Valley real estate
- Small business interests
- Retirement accounts and benefits
- Custody with LAUSD school considerations
- Support calculations for various income levels
- Property division in contested cases
- Financial disclosure for Los Angeles County
The firm provides clear guidance and keeps you informed throughout the process.
What Do I Need to Go to Court for Divorce in Chatsworth, California?
To file for divorce in Chatsworth, residency requirements apply: six months in California and three months in Los Angeles County before filing.
California is no-fault. Grounds:
- Irreconcilable differences are causing an irretrievable breakdown
- Permanent legal incapacity to make decisions (rarely used)
File with the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Required documents:
- Petition for Dissolution (Form FL-100)
- Summons (Form FL-110)
- Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (Form FL-105) if children
- Property Declaration (Form FL-160) when applicable
Mandatory six-month waiting period from service.
Both parties complete mandatory disclosure.
Contact the Office for a Free Consultation
If you’re facing family law matters in Chatsworth, call the Law Offices of Seth C. Bowen for a free consultation.
Call (805) 222-6766 or visit https://sethbowenlaw.com/
Office: 19318 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 102, Tarzana, CA 91356
Directions to the Tarzana Office from Chatsworth, CA
The Tarzana office is accessible from Chatsworth:
- Take the surface streets or the 118 Freeway east to Topanga Canyon Boulevard south
- Or take Ventura Boulevard east
- Continue to Tarzana
- Estimated travel time: 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic
- Parking is available near the office
We Also Serve The Following Areas:
- Beverly Hills
- Brentwood
- Burbank
- Camarillo
- Carpinteria
- Chatsworth
- Culver City
- Encino
- Glendale
- Hollywood
- Long Beach
- Montecito
- Ojai
- Oxnard
- Pasadena
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Monica
- Sherman Oaks
- Thousand Oaks
- Van Nuys
- Ventura
- West Hollywood
- Westlake Village
- West Los Angeles
The Law Offices of Seth C. Bowen is dedicated to providing high-quality family law services throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, including Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Simi Valley, Moorpark, North Hollywood, Studio City, Valley Village, Toluca Lake, and all surrounding communities. With a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges facing families throughout Southern California, the firm is committed to providing compassionate and effective legal representation to clients.