Family Law Attorney

Family legal issues can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re facing divorce, sorting out child custody, or dealing with support, you deserve someone in your corner who understands what you’re going through and knows how to help.

At The Law Office of David C. Watts, we focus on one thing: family law. This means you’ll get the benefit of a family law attorney who has been helping people in Sacramento, Yolo, and surrounding counties for more than 20 years. Our goal is simple: give you clear advice, steady guidance, and the confidence that someone is fighting for your best interests.

Serving Sacramento, Yolo, and Solano Counties

Our office is based in Davis, but we regularly help clients throughout Yolo County, Sacramento County, Solano County and nearby communities. If you’re dealing with a family law issue, chances are we’ve helped someone in a similar situation before, and we’re ready to help you too.

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Here For You During Difficult Times

A Family Law case can be very emotional, very stressful and at times very confusing. As you start this process, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the questions you have, like:

Should we file for divorce or for legal separation?
Who will receive custody of the children and what will the visitation schedule be?
Will I have to pay child or spousal support?
Am I able to receive child or spousal support?
How will our property be divided?

Let the Law Office of David C. Watts use their experience and knowledge in this field to help guide you through this difficult time.

Personalized Strategy

Every case is unique, and every client deserves a strategy built specifically for their circumstances. We take the time to understand your goals, listen to your concerns, and develop a personalized strategy for each case.

Client Education

Our goal is to educate each client as to the status of the law on relevant issues. We believe that the more you understand the law, the stronger your decisions will be. That’s why we take time to explain your options, your rights, and the possible outcomes, so you never feel left in the dark.

Transparency

We offer transparent representation based on honesty and integrity. Whether you’re navigating child custody, spousal support, or complex property division, we’ll stand by you as both advocate and guide, helping you move forward with confidence.

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What We Can Do for You

Our office handles just about every type of family law case. Here’s a look at the most common issues we work on:

Child Custody and Visitation

Few things matter more than your children. We help parents create fair parenting plans and resolve custody disputes, always keeping the children’s best interests front and center.

Child Support

Child support can get complicated fast. We’ll help make sure the numbers are fair, whether you’re paying or receiving support, and we’ll be there if you need to make changes down the line.

Divorce and Separation

Going through a divorce is tough. We’ll walk you through the process step by step, from property division to custody to support, and fight to make sure your rights are protected.

Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders

If you’re dealing with domestic violence, whether you need protection or you’ve been accused, we’ll act quickly to protect your rights and your future.

Spousal Support

Also known as alimony, spousal support can be one of the trickiest parts of divorce. We will explain your options and advocate for a fair outcome that makes sense for your situation.

Property Division

Who gets what? From houses and cars to retirement accounts and businesses, we will guide you through dividing property fairly under California law.

Paternity

For unmarried parents, establishing paternity is the first step toward custody, visitation, and support. We will help you navigate the process so your parental rights are secure.

Grandparent Visitation

Grandparents play an important role in a child’s life. If visitation rights are in question, we can help you protect those relationships.

What Our Clients Say

“David Watts is a great choice!”

David Watts has done a fantastic job thus far in representing me. He is kind and understanding and knows the law! He has a no nonsense approach and I like that. Simple and straight forward. Honest and fair.

I chose to hire David Watts in August, 2017 to represent me in my legal separation/divorce case. I say “chose” because there are many attorneys to choose from and that choice alone is overwhelming! Given the destructive and emotionally painful nature of divorce, no additional stress is needed. My sincere hope is that this review will help someone else by saving them some time and money and alleviate some stress in the decision making process. My choice to hire David Watts to represent me was made after having consultations with four other attorneys over the course of an approximate six month period of time prior to August, 2017. I had an acquaintance ask me, as if shocked I had consulted with so many others prior to hiring David Watts, “weren’t any of the other four attorneys competent enough”? I am sure they were competent, however, they were not the right fit for me. I had consultations with both female and male attorneys. When I met with David Watts for my initial consultation, I knew he was the right attorney for me. I felt at ease and comfortable in our meeting. I compare my consultation with David Watts to the feeling of “sitting and talking with a brother or friend who happens to knows a lot about divorce”. I am so glad I listened to my instinct and waited until hiring David Watts. David Watts is a man of integrity and character. When I told him who opposing counsel was, he had the opportunity to say negative things about this attorney. He did no such thing, and I value that! He has remained true to character throughout this long process. I have actually told him, “I am so glad you are not a creepy attorney”. I did not want an attorney who would fight dirty either. There are no winners in a divorce, but having the right attorney will ensure that you receive what is entitled to you. David Watts has done a fantastic job thus far in representing me. He is kind and understanding and knows the law! He has a no nonsense approach and I like that. Simple and straight forward. Honest and fair. He and the office staff have always returned my calls in a timely manner, and Nicole Thomson, has always answered all of my questions so graciously! My marriage was one of 25 years where my spouse the primary bread winner. Our children are grown so we have no parenting/custody issues. I highly recommend David Watts…God bless you!

– Previous Client

“David Watts resolve the issue”

I went to 4 different divorce lawyers. I picked David because of his approach to the case. While every other lawyer acted like a car salesman and tried to over sell their self, David gave me honest opinion of the case, where I stand and what I should do…

…Instead of trying to get me to sign him, he literally told me to wait for the next move from the other party. His advice was good for my case, even though it did not benefit him. I made some mistakes from my side in handling the case on my own, but, David came with me to the court 3 times and appeared in front of 2 different judges. He worked tirelessly to try and find amicable solution between me and my wife. My wife was not very keen on making compromises but, David’s constant effort was seen by me and the judge! Judge commended him for trying to solve the issues without her intervention and because of that, judge was more sympathetic to help me and David resolve the issue. His handle on understanding, how judge is perceiving the case is extra ordinary. Each time he told me, what the judge may be thinking and leaning toward and he was right every time. He is also extremely honest with his billing process. I would hire David for any type of domestic dispute without any doubts.

– Previous Client

Family Attorney Representing You Through & Through

David has been practicing family law in the Sacramento area since 2001. Before starting his own firm in Davis, he was a partner at a well-known Sacramento family law practice.

He graduated with distinction from McGeorge School of Law and is a member of the Order of the Coif, a national honor society recognizing top law graduates. But beyond the credentials, David is also a husband and father of five.

He knows firsthand the challenges families face, which gives him a unique perspective when helping clients through life’s toughest transitions.

Call Today

You don’t have to go through this alone. If you’re facing a family law matter, reach out today to schedule a free consultation. We will sit down, talk about your situation, and give you a clear understanding of your next steps.

📞 Call The Law Office of David C. Watts today at (530) 554-2410 or contact us online now to receive a free consultation, we are here to help.

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Family Law Attorney

Serving Sacramento, Yolo, and Solano Counties

Representing you
Through & Through