North County San Diego · Since 2007

Family law, handled with experience and care.

Divorce, custody, support and restraining orders in San Diego County, from a Certified Family Law Specialist who has practiced here for nearly two decades.

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Joshua Hershon, Certified Family Law Specialist
Joshua Hershon, Esq., CLS-F

Certified Family Law Specialist

State Bar of California, since 2013

Court-Appointed Children’s Counsel

San Diego Superior Court

ADR Panel Mediator

San Diego Family Law Bar Association

Practice areas

Every matter is handled personally. No hand-offs to associates, no call centers.

Divorce & Legal Separation

Contested and uncontested dissolution, property division, disclosures and judgment.

Child Custody & Visitation

Parenting plans, move-away requests, modifications and best-interest determinations.

Child & Spousal Support

Guideline calculations, add-ons, Family Code 4320 factors, enforcement and modification.

Domestic Violence

Obtaining and defending restraining orders, and their effect on custody.

Parentage & Adoption

Establishing parentage, grandparents’ rights, open, closed and adult adoptions.

Mediation & Tribal Court

Resolving matters without trial, and representation in San Diego’s tribal courts.

“We’ve been to court half a dozen times and Josh has kept us undefeated. He recently won a move-away order for me and the kids and as usual he was efficient and effective.”

Adrian G., U.S. Marine and client

Testimonials reflect individual experiences and do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.

California family law, explained

A plain-language guide to the Family Code sections and terms you will hear in court. Not legal advice, but a good place to start.

Browse the guide

Start with a free 15-minute call.

Meetings by appointment at Melrose Law Center in Vista. Serving Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas, Vista, San Marcos and all of North County.

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