Neil Forester

Because I have spent much of my career negotiating and litigating divorce cases, I can offer expertise and an insider perspective about the realities of family court. My practice emphasizes mediation and arbitration whenever possible as a more efficient alternative to lawsuits, court hearings, and expensive lawyering. When litigation is unavoidable, I provide specialized counseling and representation in the courtroom.

For more than 18 years, my work has covered marital dissolution, business valuations, property division, child custody orders, child support calculations, and spousal support awards. I also help individuals with prenups, adoptions, cohabitation agreements, LGBTQ+ legalities, and pet parenting contracts. A portion of my time is donated to domestic violence survivors, with a focus on safety planning strategies.

Education

• LLM (Master of Laws), Dispute Resolution with a concentration in Mediation, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, May 2024
• JD, McGeorge School of Law, with distinction, 2004

Associations & Memberships

• Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
• Certified Arbitrator and Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
• Certificate in Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine Caruso School of Law