Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP.

Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP. We are a team of top-tier family law professionals driven by vast experience and a commitment to providing a concierge-level of service.

We understand that legal matters require meticulous attention and personalized strategies. For nearly 40 years, the family law firm of Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP, has combined top-notch family and divorce lawyers with knowledgeable and experienced support staff and experts to provide high-quality representation. The firm is regarded as one of the most well-rounded firms in the practice of family law in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties, extending throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

The business has debt. Divorce has entered the picture. Now what?For a business owner, divorce can create financial ques...
08/27/2026

The business has debt. Divorce has entered the picture. Now what?

For a business owner, divorce can create financial questions that go far beyond determining who gets the company.

Business loans, credit lines, equipment, taxes, and other liabilities may all need to be examined when dividing assets and debts.

California's community property rules can make the classification of business debt especially important, and assuming “business debt = business owner's responsibility” may not tell the whole story.

Our latest article explains how business debt can factor into a California divorce and what business owners should consider when protecting their financial interests.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3StCnEs

The timing of a sudden pay cut can matter. A lot.Imagine your spouse has been earning a strong income for years, and the...
08/26/2026

The timing of a sudden pay cut can matter. A lot.

Imagine your spouse has been earning a strong income for years, and then suddenly, right before divorce, their salary drops.

Maybe they took a lower-paying job.

Maybe they reduced their hours.

Maybe a bonus suddenly became “deferred.”

Maybe they decided this was the perfect moment for a dramatic career change.

California courts can look at the bigger picture. A spouse's current paycheck isn't necessarily the end of the analysis. Earning capacity, work history, timing, lifestyle, compensation structure, and the reason for the income change can all become relevant.

Our latest article explains what courts look for when a spouse appears to be lowering their income before divorce.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3UUnH1I

What happens to spousal support when retirement changes your financial picture?The income and circumstances that existed...
08/25/2026

What happens to spousal support when retirement changes your financial picture?

The income and circumstances that existed when a divorce agreement was created may look very different years later.

Retirement, job loss, a career change, or a significant business slowdown can potentially create grounds for modifying spousal support in California. But courts want to see more than a simple drop in income. The change generally needs to be substantial, genuine, and supported by evidence.

Our latest article explains what California courts consider when evaluating a request to modify spousal support and why retirement timing, financial documentation, and good faith can matter.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4y5P3R8

Seeing a sudden revenue slump in your spouse’s business before divorce? From delayed invoices to padded expenses, the de...
08/06/2026

Seeing a sudden revenue slump in your spouse’s business before divorce? From delayed invoices to padded expenses, the details matter—and a normalized analysis can change support and valuation.

Get the checklist of records and red flags to protect your case: https://bit.ly/45LgNy2

Co-parents at odds over therapy, ADHD meds, or other medical decisions? In California, joint legal custody usually means...
08/05/2026

Co-parents at odds over therapy, ADHD meds, or other medical decisions?

In California, joint legal custody usually means major treatment needs both parents’ consent (emergencies are different). If you can’t agree, try mediation, rely on pediatrician/therapist recommendations, or use a neutral expert—and add tie‑breaker rules to your plan with FL‑341 forms.

Courts can order detailed processes or give one parent limited authority when needed, always focused on your child’s best interests.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4fHoT0w

“Technically” owned by a family trust doesn’t always mean protected in divorce. California courts look at control and us...
08/04/2026

“Technically” owned by a family trust doesn’t always mean protected in divorce.

California courts look at control and use—revocable vs. irrevocable, whether distributions were commingled in joint accounts, and if trust income funded the marital lifestyle (which can impact both division and support).

Our latest post explains how tracing works, why commingling matters, and practical steps to protect separate property: https://bit.ly/3TCaTwt

If you’re shut out of passwords, pressured to sign papers, or threatened you’ll “get nothing,” you may be facing financi...
06/25/2026

If you’re shut out of passwords, pressured to sign papers, or threatened you’ll “get nothing,” you may be facing financial abuse.

Our latest post covers the warning signs, what to document (lawfully), and the early steps—private email, password updates, credit checks, and strategic orders—that help level the field.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4w3atx0

Hidden offshore accounts or a condo abroad don’t stay hidden for long. Learn how California courts trace money, the real...
06/24/2026

Hidden offshore accounts or a condo abroad don’t stay hidden for long. Learn how California courts trace money, the real penalties for concealment, and how forensics, freezing orders, and cross‑border enforcement protect your share. Start here: https://bit.ly/3SrWAKm

Have a prenup from another state and now live in California? It may be enforceable—but only if it satisfies California’s...
06/23/2026

Have a prenup from another state and now live in California? It may be enforceable—but only if it satisfies California’s stricter standards on independent counsel, disclosure, timing, and public policy. Community property can also change how assets are treated. Learn what holds up and how to strengthen your agreement: https://bit.ly/4xJ1DWT

Scott J. Lantry is a Certified Specialist in the field of Family Law. If you ask him, he is the best family law litigat...
05/22/2026

Scott J. Lantry is a Certified Specialist in the field of Family Law. If you ask him, he is the best family law litigator in the East Bay – an attribute that helps him to settle almost all his cases.

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