Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Newport Beach Family Law Attorneys
At Webb Jennifer, we are dedicated to helping families in Newport Beach, CA, and surrounding areas navigate divorce and family law matters with compassion and expertise. Our practice combines legal acumen with emotional intelligence, utilizing collaborative processes and mediation to minimize conflict and prioritize long-term family well-being. With over 30 years of experience in California family law, our team specializes in child custody, spousal support, property division, and premarital agreements.We work closely with local psychologists, accountants, and financial planners to provide holistic solutions tailored to each family's unique needs. Our attorneys are committed to transparency, accessibility, and empowering clients to make informed decisions that shape their future. By focusing on non-adversarial approaches, we help clients achieve resolutions that are both legally sound and emotionally sustainable.
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Divorce Mediation
Premarital Agreements
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Property Division
Cooperative Divorce
Paternity Cases
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of California family law experience with dual-qualified attorney-MFT expertise
- Pioneers of collaborative divorce in Orange County since 2003
- Holistic approach integrating legal, financial, and emotional professionals
- Certified by California State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization
- Proven success in non-adversarial family law resolutions
Associations and certifications
- Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), State Bar of California
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative Divorce offers a structured, out-of-court process where both parties work with specially trained attorneys and a multidisciplinary team. This approach focuses on problem-solving through settlement conferences, incorporating child specialists and financial experts when needed. The private, cooperative framework reduces conflict while ensuring legally binding agreements that prioritize family well-being.
Divorce Mediation
Our mediation services provide a neutral, court-sanctioned process led by impartial mediators. This cost-effective alternative facilitates cooperative negotiations on parenting plans, property division, and support arrangements. Clients maintain control over decisions while receiving legal guidance from separate attorneys throughout the confidential process conducted in private offices.
Premarital Agreements
We specialize in creating comprehensive premarital agreements that establish financial clarity for couples entering marriage. Our collaborative approach ensures both parties' interests are protected while fostering open communication about financial matters. The process meets California Family Code requirements for full disclosure and proper documentation timing.
Child Custody
Our child custody services focus on developing tailored parenting arrangements that serve children's best interests. We address visitation schedules, decision-making responsibilities, and conflict resolution strategies through cooperative processes. The firm integrates child specialists when needed to address developmental needs and create sustainable custody frameworks.
Property Division
We provide strategic guidance on equitable division of marital assets and debts. Our team works with financial experts to value complex assets, including businesses and retirement accounts. The collaborative process helps couples achieve fair property settlements while minimizing adversarial costs and emotional strain during divorce proceedings.
People
Jennifer Webb
Lead Attorney & Marriage and Family Therapist
Jennifer Webb, a Certified Family Law Specialist with 30+ years' experience, combines legal expertise with therapeutic insight. As a dual-qualified attorney and MFT, she pioneered collaborative divorce in Orange County and served as president of Collaborative Divorce Solutions of Orange County.
Questions
What is collaborative divorce and how does it work?
Collaborative divorce is a structured, out-of-court process where both parties work with trained attorneys and specialists to resolve issues. The team-based approach includes financial experts and child specialists when needed, focusing on cooperative solutions without litigation.
How does mediation differ from traditional divorce proceedings?
Mediation provides a neutral, confidential setting for cooperative negotiations led by an impartial mediator. Unlike adversarial court battles, this process allows couples to maintain control over decisions while receiving legal guidance from separate attorneys throughout the process.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Newport Beach, we serve clients throughout Orange County, CA, including surrounding communities requiring family law services. Our collaborative network extends to local financial and mental health professionals across the region.
What experience does your firm have?
Our lead attorney has practiced California family law for over 30 years and holds dual qualifications as an attorney and Marriage and Family Therapist. We've specialized in collaborative divorce since introducing the process to Orange County in 2003.
How are premarital agreements created through your firm?
We use a collaborative approach where both parties' needs are addressed before drafting documents. This process ensures full disclosure compliance with California Family Code while fostering open communication about financial matters essential for marital planning.
