Divorce & Mediation Resources for California Families
A comprehensive guide curated by Matthew J. Long, Divorce Mediator & Life Performance Coach
Navigating divorce, separation, or co-parenting can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. This Resource Center brings together trusted professionals, court tools, and support services across San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, and the California court system.
The list of resources below supports families at every stage: legal planning, financial decisions, emotional support, housing, and post-divorce transitions.
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Court Resources for Divorce in California
These court resources help you access official California divorce forms, mandatory parenting classes, and local county court information.
Parenting Class Required by the Court
Required for parents with children under 18 during divorce proceedings.
California Judicial Council Forms (Divorce, Custody & Support)
Official statewide legal forms for divorce, mediation, custody, and financial disclosures.
California Case Records Search
Look up divorce filings, case updates, and court information across California.
Parenting & Co-Parenting Support Resources
Healthy co-parenting is essential for long-term family stability. These resources support communication, emotional regulation, and conflict-free parenting strategies.
The Parent Toolbox: C.A.L.M. Approach
Practical tools to reduce conflict and improve co-parent communication.
Irooze Divorce: Emotional Wellness During Divorce
Insights, tools, and emotional support for navigating transitions.
Collaborative Divorce & Mediation Information
Collaborative divorce offers a respectful, team-based alternative to litigation. These organizations provide education and directories of collaborative professionals statewide.
International Association of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
Global resource for collaborative divorce training and professional directories.
Collaborative Professionals California
Statewide resource to find collaborative divorce attorneys, coaches, and financial specialists.
Divorce Coaches & Mental Health Professionals
Emotional clarity and support are essential during divorce. These certified coaches and licensed mental health professionals specialize in guiding individuals through transitions.
Christin Becker
Email: christin@divorcerecoverycoach.com
Phone: 1-805-888-1280
Website for more information: https://www.divorcerecoverycoach.com/
Janet Price
Email: jprice@jpcoachingandconsulting.com
Phone: 1-424-235-5350
Website for more information:
https://jpcoachingandconsulting.com/
Karen McNenny
Email: Karen@KarenMcNenny.com
Phone: 406-531-2661
Website for more information:
https://www.karenmcnenny.com/
Stacy McCrory
Email: stacymccrory@gmail.com
Phone: (805) 896-4434
Website for more information:
https://www.stacymccrorymft.com/
Family Law Attorneys by County
If your situation requires legal representation, these family law attorneys serve clients throughout San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, and Ventura County.
San Luis Obispo Family Law Attorneys
Stephen Hamilton
Phone: (805) 473-6520
Website for more information: https://www.hamiltonlaw.on.ca
David Bodney
William Ausman
Santa Barbara Family Law Attorneys
Paul Schoenauer
Email: paul@schonauerlaw.com
Website for more information: https://www.schonauerlaw.com/
Greg McMurray
Phone: (805) 965-3703
Email: mcmurray@mcmurraylaw.us
Website for more information: https://yourcaliforniaattorneyatlaw.com/
Meghan Behrens
Email: Meghan@BehrensLawSB.com
Website for more information:
https://behrenslawsb.com/
Ventura Family Law Attorneys
Paul Schoenauer
Phone: (805) 233-7640
Email: paul@schonauerlaw.com
Website for more information:
https://www.schonauerlaw.com/
Greg McMurray
Phone: (805) 965-3703
Email: mcmurray@mcmurraylaw.us
Website for more information: https://yourcaliforniaattorneyatlaw.com/
Financial & Property Professionals for Divorce
Divorce often requires financial clarity, business valuation, and property assessments. These professionals specialize in divorce-related financial analysis and planning.
Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFA®)
Victoria Karloff, CDFA
Phone: (402) 430-3092, (424) 902-2416
Email: hello@mywealthanalytics.com
Website for more information: https://www.divorceanalytics.com/team/victoria-kirilloff
Kimberly Malesky
Phone: (805) 770-5235
Email: Kimberly@harmonyllc.com
Website for more information: https://www.harmonyllc.com/about-us
John Duffy, CDFA
Phone: (805) 886-1901
Email: john@zendivorcesolutions.com
Website for more information: https://www.zendivorcesolutions.com/
Financial Planning During & After Divorce
Chris Snowden, MBA, AIF
Channel Wealth
Phone: (805) 770-1360
Email: chris@channelwealth.com
Business Valuation Specialists
James Lisi
Phone: 805-797-1710
Email: Jim@sbvaluations.com
Website for more information:
https://www.sbvaluations.com/
Home Appraisers – San Luis Obispo
Won Moon (Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara)
Burt Adams – SLO
Elmerick Appraisals
Home Appraisers – Santa Barbara
QDRO & Pension Division Specialists
For divorcing couples who need to divide retirement accounts or pensions, these QDRO services provide qualified, court-ready division documents.
Simple QDRO
QDRO Counsel
Darren Goodman
Phone: 805-494-0322
Email: darren@goodman-qdro.com
Smarter QDRO Solutions
Website for more information: https://smarterdivorcesolutions.com/qdro-services/
Real Estate & Mortgage Professionals for Divorce
Selling or refinancing a home during divorce requires experienced real estate and lending professionals who understand the unique challenges during transitions.
Real Estate Agents in Santa Barbara County
Kelly Knight
Phone: (805) 895-4406
Email: kelly@knightrealestategroup.com
Website for more information: https://knightrealestategroup.com/
Divorce Real Estate Agents in San Luis Obispo
Robin Mitchell Hee
Phone: (805) 459-8844
Email: kevin@pacifictrustmortgage.com
Website for more information:
https://robinmitchellhee-havenproperties.sites.bhgrealestate.com/
Lindsey Harn, CDRE
Phone: (805) 441-7744
Email: soldbylindseyharn@gmail.com
Website for more information:
https://lindseyharngroup.com/california-divorce-real-estate/
Mortgage Professionals for Divorcing Homeowners
Kevin Hauber
Phone: (805) 459-8844
Email: kevin@pacifictrustmortgage.com
Website for more information:
https://www.pacifictrustmortgage.com/staff-member/kevin-hauber/
Amy Valdivia, CDLP
Phone: (626) 486-4673
Email: AmyV@DivorceMortgageInfo.com
Website for more information:
https://divorcemortgageinfo.com/
Mediators & Neutral Professionals
Neutral third-party professionals who support conflict resolution, family transitions, and mediation.
Matthew Moore
Phone: (805) 697-5141
Email: matthew@moorefamlaw.com
Website for more information:
https://simpleqdro.com/