San Diego Divorce Attorneys

If you live in San Diego County and are getting divorced, finding a local, San Diego—based family law attorney has many advantages. 

Despite being a large city, the San Diego family law community is small. Many family law attorneys have worked together in the past, so local attorneys often have relationships with opposing counsel. This creates a better opportunity for an amicable divorce process. The attorneys at Cage & Miles strive to have professional and respectful relationships with other San Diego lawyers and are known for being responsive and reasonable, helping all parties reach an agreement.

San Diego County family law attorneys are also more knowledgeable about the current family law judges, allowing them to better tailor requests, set forth facts, and advise clients. The attorneys at Cage & Miles are familiar with all judges among the four county courthouses and continue to adapt based on how they approach issues like child custody, support, and domestic violence restraining orders.  

Local San Diego family law attorneys, like the Cage & Miles team, also thoroughly understand rules that only San Diego County may enforce. For example, about submitting specific forms or citing specific rules that attorneys not familiar with San Diego County or its local rules may overlook.

San Diego County has a large military population, and the team at Cage & Miles also consists of attorneys with various military backgrounds and relationships. This knowledge allows our team to ensure active-duty clients feel understood, especially when military-specific issues arise. Cage & Miles understands the impact the military has on the community, and we strive to support military members and their spouses.

Mediation allows parties to settle their case up-front rather than proceed to a long and expensive trial. It can be scheduled as soon as all parties are available and prepared, helping to avoid the year-long trial backlog in San Diego.

Mediation is also typically less stressful than proceeding to trial because it doesn’t require tedious preparation and court appearances. Divorce mediation in San Diego offers added flexibility, empowering both parties to amicably reach an agreement. Even if both parties are unable to settle in mediation, they can likely submit a Judgment for Dissolution—a faster option than awaiting the outcome of the trial—to finalize their divorce.

It’s important to note, however, that unlike other California counties, if an agreement is not reached during mediation at Family Court Services in San Diego County, the information discussed during the session is shared—via a formal written report—with the court. This is why it’s particularly important to consult with a San Diego family attorney who can prepare you for the session and prevent you from sharing too much (or too little) confidential information that may be used against you in court.

Divorce is complicated for all couples—but incredibly so for military couples who face additional challenges. In addition to state and federal laws, military regulations can govern certain aspects of these cases, adding an extra layer of complexity.  

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) helps protect the rights of active-duty military personnel, allowing them to postpone divorce proceedings when they are unavailable to protect their best interests, like in the case of deployment. Experienced military divorce attorneys can help you navigate these rules and regulations to determine what is best for you.

Because of the large San Diego military community and former service members at our firm, the attorneys at Cage & Miles have years of experience navigating complex military divorce issues.

With expertise across a wide variety of legal issues like divorce, child support and custody, domestic violence, and mediation, our San Diego lawyers will partner with you to not only determine the right path forward, but also help you arrive at your desired outcome.