Experienced Divorce Lawyer Serving Sacramento, Solano & Yolo Counties
If you’re going through a divorce, an experienced divorce lawyer helps protect your rights, guide you through custody and financial decisions, and work toward the best possible outcome for your future.
Saying that divorce is difficult is an understatement. It’s emotional, it’s overwhelming, and on top of that, it’s a complex legal process that can seriously affect your future. You don’t just need any divorce lawyer to help you through it; you need a partner you can trust to handle all the elements that this process is going to throw at you.
At the Law Office of David C. Watts, we understand. We’ve helped clients through the ups and downs of divorce proceedings. Our job is to make sure you understand your options, protect your rights, and get through this process with as little stress as possible with a trusted divorce attorney.

Understanding Your Options
Not every situation calls for the same legal solution. As your divorce lawyer, we will walk you through the choices and explain each option so you can make an informed decision.
Dissolution (Divorce)
Ends the marriage completely. Both spouses go back to being legally single and free to remarry.
Legal Separation
Similar to divorce, but the marriage is not technically over. A legal separation lawyer can help you understand whether this option is right for your situation.
Annulment
Wipes the marriage off the books completely, as if it never happened.
Common Divorce-Related Issues
California is a no-fault divorce state. That just means you don’t have to prove anyone did something wrong to file for divorce. As long as one person is saying there are “irreconcilable differences” in the marriage, that’s enough.
But even with a no-fault system, there are still some big issues you’ll need to sort out before a divorce can be finalized with the help of experienced divorce lawyer:
Property Division
Who gets what? An experienced divorce attorney can help ensure property is divided according to California law.
Child Custody & Visitation
When children are involved, custody can be the hardest part of divorce. An experienced child custody lawyer can help protect your parental rights while focusing on your child’s best interests.
Courts look at:
Whenever possible, we try to help parents create a parenting plan without dragging things through court.
Child and Spousal Support
Money is often the hardest part of divorce. Your divorce attorney can help you understand how support is calculated and what to expect throughout the process.
How Our Divorce Attorney Can Help
Having an experienced divorce lawyer by your side means you don’t have to figure everything out on your own.
Here’s what we help with:
Think of us as your guide through what can feel like uncharted territory.
Why Choose David C. Watts?
There are plenty of divorce lawyers out there, so why hire us? We provide experienced, straightforward legal guidance focused on achieving the best possible outcome for every client.
Decades of Family Law Experience
David C. Watts has been practicing family law in Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo Counties since 2001.
Personalized Strategy and Transparent Communication
We explain things to you in plain English, not legal jargon. Whether negotiating or litigating, we put your goals and your family first.
Trusted Local Advocate
The Law Office of David C. Watts is known for professionalism, integrity, and results. This isn’t just a case to us, it’s your life. We take that seriously.
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.
“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…
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