Business Details
33 Years
experience
Experienced Family Law Attorney Santa Maria
With nearly three decades of dedicated practice in family law, our firm provides comprehensive legal representation for individuals navigating complex family disputes. Our expertise spans divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support negotiations, and protection orders, with a proven track record in both mediated settlements and courtroom litigation. We prioritize the emotional well-being of our clients while maintaining rigorous advocacy for their legal rights, employing strategic negotiation skills that have successfully resolved cases where other attorneys could not.Our practice philosophy centers on uncovering the core issues beneath emotional conflicts, particularly emphasizing children's best interests in custody matters. Located in Santa Maria, we serve clients across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, combining deep local knowledge with extensive legal experience to deliver practical solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Mediation Services
Protection Orders
Property Division
Legal Separation
Paternity Cases
Domestic Violence
Guardianship
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of specialized family law experience handling complex divorce and custody cases
- Our team excels in negotiating settlements where other attorneys have failed
- We maintain rigorous protection of client rights during all legal proceedings
- Our practice emphasizes children's best interests in custody determinations
- We serve multiple counties with deep local legal system knowledge
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce representation with 30 years of experience handling contested and uncontested cases. We guide clients through property division, child custody arrangements, and spousal support negotiations while maintaining focus on long-term family well-being. Our approach combines legal expertise with emotional intelligence to achieve favorable outcomes.
Child Custody
We specialize in creating custody solutions that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our services include custody modification, visitation scheduling, and enforcement of existing orders. With extensive experience in family court proceedings, we help clients establish practical parenting plans tailored to their unique family dynamics.
Mediation Services
Our mediation services help couples resolve family law matters amicably without courtroom litigation. With proven negotiation expertise, we facilitate productive discussions on property division, child support, and custody arrangements. This cost-effective approach empowers clients to maintain control over their legal outcomes while reducing emotional stress.
Protection Orders
We provide urgent legal protection for victims of domestic violence through restraining order petitions. Our services include emergency court filings, evidence presentation, and ongoing legal support. With sensitivity to clients' emotional needs, we combine compassionate advocacy with rigorous legal representation to ensure client safety and rights protection.
Paternity Cases
Our firm handles paternity determinations to establish legal parental rights and responsibilities. We assist with voluntary declarations, genetic testing processes, and court proceedings. We help clients understand their rights regarding child custody, visitation, and support while focusing on the child's best interests.
People
Tammi L Faulks, A Professional Law
Family Law Attorney
With 30 years of family law experience, Tammi L Faulks, A Professional Law specializes in divorce, child custody, and domestic relations cases. Her practice emphasizes negotiated settlements while maintaining litigation readiness. She serves Santa Maria and surrounding areas with compassionate legal advocacy focused on children's best interests.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, spousal support, mediation, protection orders, property division, and other family law matters across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
How much experience do you have?
Our attorney has 30 years of dedicated family law experience successfully resolving complex cases through negotiation and litigation in local courts.
Do you handle emergency custody situations?
Yes, we provide urgent legal assistance with temporary custody orders and protection orders for domestic violence situations.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients in Santa Maria, Lompoc, Nipomo, San Luis Obispo, and the Five Cities area for family law matters in both counties.
Can you help modify existing court orders?
Yes, we assist with modifying custody, visitation, and support orders when circumstances change, ensuring legal compliance and client protection.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, we provide mediation services to resolve family law disputes amicably, with proven success in cases where other attorneys have failed.
