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Family Law and Divorce Services in Hollywood, California

The Law Offices of Seth C. Bowen provides family law services for residents of Hollywood, California. As the entertainment capital, Hollywood presents unique considerations regarding industry employment, creative work, and complex compensation. The firm is committed to protecting your rights during divorce and custody matters.

Hollywood’s diverse neighborhoods include everything from residential areas to entertainment production facilities. The firm understands the local economy’s impact on family law cases and provides knowledgeable representation.

Businesses and Employers in Hollywood, California

Hollywood’s economy is centered on entertainment production, hospitality, tourism, and creative industries. The area includes major studios, production facilities, and entertainment businesses.

Major employers in Hollywood:

  • Netflix Hollywood
  • Paramount Pictures
  • Capitol Records
  • Various production studios and post-production facilities
  • Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
  • Los Angeles Unified School District facilities
  • Entertainment agencies and management companies
  • Hospitality and tourism businesses
  • Retail along Hollywood Boulevard
  • Creative services and production companies
  • Post-production and visual effects studios

Law Offices of Seth C. Bowen Hollywood Family Law Services

The practice includes:

  • Divorce and Family Separation – Entertainment industry expertise
  • Property Division – Including creative work and residuals
  • Child Support – Complex income calculations
  • Spousal Support – Considering variable entertainment income
  • Custody Arrangements – Accommodating production schedules
  • Prenup and Postnuptial Agreements – Protecting creative assets
  • Domestic Violence – Protection and legal defense
  • Paternity – Establishing parental rights
  • Modifications – Changes based on career changes

Representation for Hollywood Families

If you need help in Hollywood, California, the Law Offices of Seth C. Bowen brings experience with entertainment industry cases. The firm understands production contracts, residuals, creative rights, and the unique employment structures common in Hollywood.

The office has handled cases involving:

  • Entertainment industry contracts and compensation
  • Creative work and intellectual property
  • Production credits and backend participation
  • Variable income from acting, writing, and directing
  • Business interests in production companies
  • Custody with irregular work schedules
  • Spousal support with entertainment earnings

 

The firm provides representation that understands Hollywood’s unique circumstances.

What Do I Need to Go to Court for Divorce in Hollywood, California?

To file for divorce in Hollywood, 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 entertainment compensation.

Contact the Office for a Free Consultation

If you’re facing family law matters in Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, CA

The Tarzana office is accessible from Hollywood:

  • Take Highland Avenue or Cahuenga Boulevard north to the 101 Freeway west
  • Continue on the Ventura Freeway
  • Exit Ventura Boulevard
  • Estimated travel time: 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic
  • Parking is available near the office

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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.

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