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Certified Family Law Specialist

Serving Southern California Clients for More Than 30 years

San Diego Divorce Attorney

At James D. Scott, Certified Family Law Specialist, our skilled legal team is dedicated to quality representation in family court and mediation throughout Southern California. As a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist with more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Scott is a trusted choice for first-class legal counsel, advocacy and mediation.

Our law firm helps clients understand the different forms, processes and issues related to family law and the divorce process, whether it is a complex or high-asset divorce, child custody dispute or divorce mediation concern.

Representing High-Profile Clients In High-Asset Divorce

For more than three decades, Mr. Scott's family law firm has handled high-asset and high net worth divorce cases throughout San Diego and the surrounding areas. Our high-profile clients have ranged from entertainers and professional athletes to CEOs, doctors and politicians.

We have always been the best choice for electricians, plumbers and other professionals in the skilled trades.

Our location in Murphy Canyon is ideal for members of the military and their families. The experience of staff attorneys in the Navy ensures an understanding of the special issues, assets and needs of officers, enlisted personnel and their families.

Our San Diego divorce lawyers understand the complex issues and concerns unique to these kinds of cases, and our clients appreciate our discretion, professionalism and in-depth legal knowledge on their behalf.

When it is not in our client's best interest to settle the case outside of court, our extensive and successful trial experience proves an invaluable asset.

Read about our courtroom victory on behalf of ex-Padre player Brian Giles.

Looking For Answers In The California Family Code? Updated For 2013!

Mr. Scott has developed his "100 Favorite California Family Code Sections, 105 Laws of Evidence and Cases on Ability to Earn & Imputed Income." This edition includes 70 appellate court decisions affecting the application of the phrases "ability to earn" and "earning capacity" found both in Family Code Section 4058 (b) on setting child support and in Family Code Section 4320 (a), 2(c), and (g) on setting spousal support. These are the definitions and exceptions to very important and powerful laws.

Call Our Family Law Firm Serving San Diego County And All Of California

To schedule a consultation, call the San Diego office of James D. Scott, Certified Family Law Specialist, at 858-429-9974. You can also contact us online. We respond to all inquiries promptly, and credit cards are accepted. To expedite the process, please fill out the easy Domestic Interview Form prior to your first consultation.

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James D. Scott, Certified Family
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4669 Murphy Canyon Road
Suite 211
San Diego, CA 92123

Phone: 858-429-9974
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