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No matter the type of family law matter, we have the experience to help
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Helping You Move Forward After Your Marriage Ends

Since 2017, our San Diego divorce law firm, Smith Family Law, APC, has helped Californians with the emotional and legal challenges that come along with family law disputes.
We know how difficult it can be to move forward with a case when your personal and familial relationships are on the line. Our team will relentlessly advocate for your rights in and out of the courtroom, whether that means helping you negotiate an amicable outcome with another party or representing you in court.

Our attorneys provide services over a wide range of practice areas, including:

To schedule a consultation with our team and learn more about how we can help you pursue the best outcome in your case, online or via phone at (619) 431-3131.

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Family Law Services

At Smith Family Law, APC, we know what’s at stake during family law disputes. Give us a call at (619) 431-3131 to speak with an experienced, empathetic attorney who can help you pursue the best outcome in your case.

  • Agreements
  • Marital Settlement Agreements
  • Postnuptial Agreements
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Family Law
  • California Divorce FAQ
  • Child & Spousal Support
  • Custody
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • Mediation

Agreements

Clear, enforceable agreements that protect your interests and reduce the risk of future disputes.

Marital Settlement Agreements

Resolve property, support and custody terms without the cost and delay of a contested trial.

Postnuptial Agreements

Define financial expectations after marriage with an agreement built to hold up in California courts.

Prenuptial Agreements

Protect separate property and set clear terms before the wedding, drafted to withstand challenge.

Family Law

Full-service representation across every stage of a family law matter, from filing to final judgment.

California Divorce FAQ

Straight answers to the questions we hear most about timelines, costs and what to expect.

Child & Spousal Support

Establish, modify or enforce support orders based on an accurate picture of income and need.

Custody

Parenting plans and custody orders centred on your children’s stability and best interests.

Divorce

Guidance through every step of dissolution, with an eye on the outcome that serves you long term.

Domestic Violence

Urgent help obtaining or responding to restraining orders, handled with discretion and care.

Uncontested Divorce

When you and your spouse agree, we keep the process efficient, affordable and correctly filed.

Mediation

A collaborative path to resolution that keeps decisions with you rather than the court.

Why Do I Need A Family Lawyer?

Whether you expect your case to end up in the courtroom or not, a family law attorney can be an invaluable asset.

Hiring a lawyer can help you:

  • File and proofread legal documents more easily. Even documents for relatively simple processes, such as an uncontested divorce, tend to be filled with legalese. A family lawyer can help parse through various legal documents on your behalf, allowing you to file your case correctly and worry about more important things than paperwork.
  • Obtain an equitable outcome. Having an attorney on your side is particularly important if the other party has also hired legal representation. Your attorney will safeguard your rights, advocating for a fair outcome on your behalf so you don’t feel like the rug is being pulled out from under you when your case is resolved.
  • Fight for the best long-term outcome. It can be difficult to understand how a certain legal outcome will impact you months or years down the road. An experienced family lawyer will help you pursue an outcome that supports your future.
Stephen V. Smith, attorney at Smith Family Law, APC

Experienced, Empathetic Attorneys

For more than a decade, our founder, attorney Stephen V. Smith, has practiced family law, helping clients navigate complex legal disputes such as divorces, child custody and support cases, property division disputes, the drafting of marital agreements, and more.

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Reviews From Our Clients

Our Clients Come First. Always.
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“THE ATTORNEYS ARE SHARP, SUPPORTIVE, AND DECENTLY PRICED.”

– Natasha O.

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“WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE ENGAGED STEPHEN FROM THE OUTSET.”

– Jeff S.

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“VERY HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS.”

– William B.

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“I’LL ALWAYS BE A FAN!!”

– Geoffrey G.

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“HELPED TO GET ME A VERY FAVORABLE SETTLEMENT.”

– Harry V.

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“ALL MY ISSUES WERE RESOLVED WELL ABOVE MY EXPECTATIONS.”

– Keiren C.

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Helping Families Throughout San Diego County

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