Do You Need a Santa Monica Family Law Lawyer?

Family Law and Divorce Services in Santa Monica, California

The Law Offices of Seth C. Bowen provides comprehensive family law services for residents of Santa Monica, California. This coastal city’s diverse economy and desirable location present unique considerations during divorce and custody matters. The firm is dedicated to protecting your rights and helping you move forward.

Santa Monica combines beachfront living with a thriving business community, including tech companies, entertainment, and professional services. The firm understands the local economy’s complexity and how it affects family law cases.

Businesses and Employers in Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica’s economy includes technology, entertainment, professional services, healthcare, tourism, and retail. The city has become a hub for tech startups and established companies.

Major employers in Santa Monica:

• Activision Blizzard
• Hulu offices
• Universal Music Group
• Lionsgate
• Providence Saint John’s Health Center
• Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
• Santa Monica College
• City of Santa Monica government
• Various tech startups and companies
• Professional services and creative agencies
• Tourism and hospitality businesses
• Retail at Third Street Promenade and Montana Avenue

Law Offices of Seth C. Bowen, Santa Monica Family Law Services

The practice includes:

• Divorce and Family Separation – Tech and entertainment industry expertise
• Property Division – Including stock options and equity
• Child Support – Complex income calculations
• Spousal Support – Considering variable compensation
• Custody Arrangements – Accommodating demanding schedules
• Prenup and Postnuptial Agreements – Protecting assets
• Domestic Violence – Protection and legal defense
• Paternity – Establishing parental rights
• Modifications – Changes based on new circumstances

Representation for Santa Monica Families

If you need help in Santa Monica, California, the Law Offices of Seth C. Bowen brings experience with tech and entertainment industry employment. The firm understands stock options, RSUs, bonuses, and complex compensation common in Santa Monica.

The office has handled cases involving:

• High-value Santa Monica real estate
• Tech company equity compensation
• Entertainment industry contracts
• Business interests and startup equity
• Custody with private and public school considerations
• Spousal support with tech/entertainment income
• Complex financial disclosure

The firm provides personalized representation combining advocacy with a strategic approach.

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

To file for divorce in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, CA

The Tarzana office is accessible from Santa Monica:

• Take the 10 Freeway east to the 405 Freeway north
• Continue on the Ventura Freeway west
• Exit Ventura Boulevard
• Alternative via Sepulveda Boulevard north
• Estimated travel time: 30-45 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.