Family law attorneys in California
14 family law attorneys across 6 cities in California. Family law attorneys in California who represent fathers, plus support resources for men in the state.
Berenji Divorce & Family Law Group
Los Angeles divorce and family law practice founded by attorney Hossein Berenji. The firm's fathers' rights page covers establishing paternity by voluntary declaration or DNA testing, negotiating custody and parenting time, and filing for or modifying child support orders.
Boot Camp for New Dads
A nonprofit founded in 1990 that runs father-to-father workshops preparing men for the transition to fatherhood, delivered in 44 states, on US military bases, and online. It also trains master coaches and childbirth educators to deliver the program locally.
Boys to Men Mentoring Network
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1996 that runs group mentoring for fatherless and at-risk teenage boys. Programs include in-school mentoring circles, open community groups and Adventure Mountain Weekends.
Castellanos & Associates, APLC
Family law firm in downtown Los Angeles with attorneys Edwin Castellanos and Sally Vazquez Castellanos. Its fathers' rights page addresses requests for joint legal and physical custody, establishing parentage for unmarried fathers, and support calculations under California's guideline formula.
Claery & Hammond, LLP
West Los Angeles family law partnership whose attorneys include Lance Claery. The fathers' rights section of the site describes paternity establishment for unmarried fathers, custody and visitation arrangements, and negotiation or litigation of child support, including modifications.
Khosroabadi & Hill, APC
San Diego family law firm run by attorneys Sara F. Khosroabadi and Amanda J. Hill. Its fathers' rights page covers parentage actions to gain legal recognition, custody and visitation enforcement when access is denied, and defense against accusations raised in custody disputes.
Land Legal Group
Los Angeles family law firm founded by attorney Joseph Land, with a second office in Oxnard. The fathers' rights page covers establishing and modifying custody and visitation, paternity for unmarried fathers, and assessment, enforcement and modification of child support obligations.
Law Offices of Christopher L. Hoglin, P.C.
Solo family law practice of attorney Christopher L. Hoglin in San Marino, serving the greater Los Angeles area. The father's rights page covers establishing paternity and obtaining paternity testing, negotiating custody and parenting plans, and modifying existing custody and support orders.
Law Offices of Edgar & Dow
Riverside family law firm with attorneys H. William Edgar and Brian Dow. Its fathers' rights page covers establishing paternity by voluntary declaration or court petition, custody and visitation agreements, and establishing or modifying child support.
Moore, Schulman & Moore, APC
San Diego family law firm whose attorneys include Erik S. Moore, David S. Schulman and Julie A. Westerman. The fathers' rights page describes establishing and protecting custody and visitation rights, pursuing joint custody arrangements, and paternity establishment and enforcement.
Neumann Family Law, APC
San Diego family law firm with attorneys Sara Neumann, Edward Castro, Jennifer Murdock and Mercedes Castro. The firm's father's and mother's rights page covers custody and visitation matters, paternity establishment and disputes, and post-judgment modification of family court orders.
Reel Fathers Rights APC
California family law firm concentrating on representation of fathers, with attorneys including Mark Reel Jr. and Ryan Dryer and offices across Southern California from its Irvine location. The site covers child custody arrangements, divorce including asset division, and child support orders and modifications.
National Coalition For Men
A men's civil rights organization founded in 1977 that works through advocacy, education, outreach, services and litigation. Its issue areas include fathers' rights and custody, false accusations, domestic violence affecting men, and male health.
Cage & Miles, LLP
California family law firm with attorneys including Jaime N. Cage and Shannon B. Miles, serving San Diego along with Los Angeles and Riverside. Its father's rights page covers establishing or disputing legal parentage, asserting custody rights, and post-judgment modification of existing orders.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How many family law attorneys are in California?
Men's Rights Matter lists 14 family law attorneys in California across 6 cities, led by San Diego, Los Angeles, Irvine. New listings are added as we verify them.
Which cities in California have the most family law attorneys?
San Diego (5), Los Angeles (4), Irvine (2), Riverside (1), San Marino (1).
How is custody decided in California?
Every state applies a best-interests-of-the-child standard, with its own factors and presumptions about shared parenting. An attorney on this page can explain how California courts and your county apply them.
Can child support be changed in California?
Generally yes, when income or circumstances change substantially. The process and thresholds differ by state; an attorney can tell you whether your change qualifies.