Top Child Custody Lawyers in Carlsbad | 4 available

4 Child Custody lawyers are available in Carlsbad, california, including Annette Neville, Daniel Martin, Lawrence Hellmann, and Vanessa McKinnon. These lawyers are rated between 4.3/5 to 4.7/5 and 58% provide free consultation.

Annette Nevill

Daniel Martin

Lawrence Hellm

Vanessa McKinn

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Annette Neville

Firm: Law Office of Annette Hall Neville

2888 Loker Ave E, Ste 110 , Carlsbad , California 92010

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support

I have been practicing exclusively in family law since graduating from law school. I opened my family law practice in 2005. I love my work because I believe that assisting families in moving through the challenges of the divorce process is important work that is not meant for the faint-of-heart.. Certified Legal Specialist – Family Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization (2012 to present). Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2018 to present). Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers (2020 to present)

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“I would highly recommend Annette. She is professional, prompt and works hard to deliver a positive”

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“I can't say enough good things about Annette Hall Neville and her legal team. She was a tremendous source of guidance and strength through a very difficult...”

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“Annette is incredibly compassionate, hard-working, and intent on making her clients feel comfortable and relieved despite what they may be going through. Annette has a competent an…”

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“Annette and Carrie are a Great team Of attorneys. Knowledgeable about the Family Court system, aware of all deadlines, and present options from all angles for a client to make info…”

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Daniel Martin

Firm: Fleischer & Ravreby

2755 Jefferson St , Carlsbad , California 92008

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody

Focused on alternative dispute resolution in family law as a priority, Daniel Martin has been practicing for more than 20 years. He brings extensive experience as a top litigator to the team of attorneys at Fleischer & Ravreby. But despite his many hours of experience in both jury trials and bench trials, he prefers to work with his clients to find good legal solutions outside the court system that include divorce mediation san diego.. Martin keeps his clients foremost in mind when working through any legal matter. While he has no hesitation standing up for a client in court, his experience allows him to recommend to clients when it is prudent to settle a case for a good result that saves the client excess attorney fees. “My job is to protect my client, to get people out of my office with the least amount of emotional and financial damage possible. I tell them what they need to hear, which leads to them to good decisions.”

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Lawrence Hellmann

701 Palomar Airport Rd., Ste 300 , Carlsbad , California 92011

Practice Areas: Appeals, Child Custody, Divorce, Family, Alimony, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Uncontested Divorce

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“He is past his prime, holds no insurance and has no office. He is just taking peoples money and will”

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“Mr. Hellmann is an absolute professional. Further, he knows his stuff. Up until I started working with him, I was getting nowhere. Since then, I have...”

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“Larry is a brilliant lawyer, and tactically superb. He has assisted me on a number of matters, and his counsel and contributions have always been excellent. He is also compassionat…”

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Vanessa McKinnon

Firm: McKinnon Law Firm

2755 Jefferson Street, Suite 206 , Carlsbad , California 92008

Practice Areas: Divorce, Estate Planning, Child Custody, Child Support, Uncontested Divorce, Divorce & Separation

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“I consulted with this attorney regarding a simple family law case. Her approach was aggressive and u”

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“My experience with Vanessa was excellent. She is professional, efficient, and very personable. Without her help I know that I would not have had the...”

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“Vanessa is a dedicated and passionate attorney, who is involved in the legal community.”

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“My husband and I were referred to Vanessa through a family friend. By the time we sought out Vanessa's legal services, we were in a very complicated and ugly custody battle. My hus…”

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Recent Q&As in California (Child Custody)

How do pet/dog custody decisions work in California divorce proceedings? | Aug 19, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
I'm looking to understand how pet custody decisions are made in divorce proceedings in California. I have read that under some newer laws in California, pets are not simply considered as property and decisions regarding their custody, shared or otherwise, are made with the animal's best interest in mind. Is there anyone with experience or insight into how that sort of decision is made in reality and how they actually land? To give background, I am currently going through a divorce and custody of our dog is the most contentious issue between my wife and I. We adopted her before we married, so in terms of the "property" law, I expect that the dog belongs to my wife as her name is on the pet license. However, I was responsible for things like health insurance and took her to more than half of her vet visits (not 100% sure, but I can dig up vet and payment records if necessary). As far as time to meet our dog's needs through walks, training, or other engagement, I've been the most available. For the roughly 5 years that we've had our dog, my job has allowed me to work remotely and I've only recently had to commute into my office two days a week for the last couple of months. My wife on the other hand, was pursuing a demanding master's degree program and then took a job that required her in-office 4 days a week. As a result, for nearly every…
Child custody | Aug 13, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: California Sorry if this is all over the place. I recently had a baby. I’m currently living with the father of my child but I’m trying to leave him and have questions regarding custody. Due to not getting paid during my maternity leave I had no other choice but to move with him onto his families property. At the time it felt like the smartest thing to do. The rent was half of what’s I was previously paying so my savings wouldn’t run out so quickly. We fought before I was pregnant but it never got physical. I love my child to death and I don’t regret having her but I was guilt tripped into keeping her by my religious mom and him. Weeks into moving in, he started abusing me. He knew I had no where to go. With no income and my mother living on section 8, I wasn’t able to go anywhere. Even now my financial issues have been what’s stopped me from being able to leave. Throughout my pregnancy there wasn’t a weekend where he wouldn’t physically abuse me and my dogs. There would be days where he would get so intoxicated (not just with alcohol with cocaine as well) he would throw all of my things out. I’ve never had the nerve to call the police on him. Living with his family I’m just scared they’d turn on me and cause me to lose my baby. I’m not saying I’m a saint because I…

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California Statutes — Child Custody

Custody of Children, part of the Family Code

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