Do You Need a Culver City Family Law Lawyer?
Family Law and Divorce Services in Culver City, California
The Law Offices of Seth C. Bowen provides comprehensive family law services for residents of Culver City, California. Known for its entertainment industry presence and diverse community, Culver City families face unique considerations during divorce and custody matters. The firm is dedicated to protecting your rights and helping you move forward.
Culver City has transformed into a hub for entertainment, technology, and creative industries while maintaining its historic character. The firm understands the local economy’s complexity and how it affects family law cases.
Businesses and Employers in Culver City, California
Culver City’s economy is driven by entertainment production, technology companies, and professional services. The area has attracted major tech and media companies in recent years.
Major employers in Culver City:
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Amazon Studios
- Apple offices
- HBO offices
- TikTok/ByteDance
- Culver Studios
- Hayden Tract creative offices
- Healthcare providers
- Culver City Unified School District
- Platform retail and dining
- Professional services and agencies
- Tech startups and established companies
Law Offices of Seth C. Bowen, Culver City Family Law Services
The practice includes:
- Divorce and Family Separation – Entertainment and tech industry expertise
- Property Division – Including stock options and equity compensation
- Child Support – Complex income calculations
- Spousal Support – Considering variable compensation
- Custody Arrangements – Accommodating demanding work schedules
- Prenup and Postnuptial Agreements – Protecting assets and earnings
- Domestic Violence – Protection and legal defense
- Paternity – Establishing parental rights
- Modifications – Changes based on new circumstances
Representation for Culver City Families
If you need help in Culver City, California, the Law Offices of Seth C. Bowen brings experience with entertainment and technology industry employment. The firm understands stock options, restricted stock units, production bonuses, and complex compensation structures common in Culver City.
The office has handled cases involving:
- Entertainment and tech company equity compensation
- Production deals and creative work
- High-value real estate in the Culver City area
- Business interests and startup equity
- Custody with private and public school considerations
- Spousal support with variable tech/entertainment income
- Complex financial disclosure requirements
The firm provides personalized representation combining advocacy with a strategic approach.
What Do I Need to Go to Court for Divorce in Culver City, California?
To file for divorce in Culver City, 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, particularly important with tech and entertainment compensation.
Contact the Office for a Free Consultation
If you’re facing family law matters in Culver City, 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 Culver City, CA
The Tarzana office is accessible from Culver City:
- Take the 405 Freeway north toward the San Fernando Valley
- Exit Ventura Boulevard
- Head west on Ventura Boulevard
- Estimated travel time: 20-30 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.