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.

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.

Abigail de Vries is an Associate Attorney at Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP. She supports clients of the firm acros...
05/22/2026

Abigail de Vries is an Associate Attorney at Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP. She supports clients of the firm across a wide range of family law matters. Abigail’s focus is to deliver clear, thorough, and practical legal guidance for clients of the firm.

Divorce doesn’t have to sink your business. Discover how privately held companies are valued in CA, when experts step in...
05/20/2026

Divorce doesn’t have to sink your business. Discover how privately held companies are valued in CA, when experts step in, and the buyout options that protect control and cash flow while reaching a fair settlement.

Read the blog: https://bit.ly/3RSEHUz

If every exchange turns into a crisis, your case may be high‑conflict—and waiting rarely helps. We outline how Californi...
05/19/2026

If every exchange turns into a crisis, your case may be high‑conflict—and waiting rarely helps. We outline how California courts evaluate risk, when tools like supervised visitation or testing are used, and how to protect your child and your credibility across the East Bay. Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4nE2lzZ

Kids grow, jobs change, and budgets shift—your divorce orders may need to change too. In California, you can ask the cou...
05/18/2026

Kids grow, jobs change, and budgets shift—your divorce orders may need to change too. In California, you can ask the court to update custody or support when there’s a material change in circumstances.

What counts?

-New work schedule or interstate move
-Income or employment changes (including retirement)
-Child’s evolving school, medical, or emotional needs

How it works: file a Request for Order, gather solid proof (pay stubs, tax returns, expense records, school/medical letters), and—if you agree—submit a written stipulation for the judge to sign. Verbal agreements usually aren’t enforceable.

We guide Santa Clara county families through smart, documented updates that hold up in court. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4djjifR

If your ex is meddling with your business—delaying contracts, inventing expenses, or even filing bad‑faith IRS/SEC compl...
04/22/2026

If your ex is meddling with your business—delaying contracts, inventing expenses, or even filing bad‑faith IRS/SEC complaints—you don’t have to wait for trial. That’s economic misconduct, and California courts can step in fast.

What to do:

-Document red flags: sudden pay/profit drops, phantom vendors, unusual directives
-Preserve emails, texts, accounting records, and bank data
-Seek emergency orders to freeze accounts, stop ownership changes, and block unilateral decisions
-Bring in a forensic accountant to trace income and prove the real numbers

We help East Bay business owners protect operations and build the evidence judges rely on. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tvdTrE

IPO coming up, and a divorce on your plate? You’re balancing kids, cash flow, and compliance—while the market moves unde...
04/21/2026

IPO coming up, and a divorce on your plate? You’re balancing kids, cash flow, and compliance—while the market moves under your feet. In California, equity granted during the marriage is often community property, but the details (date of separation, vesting, and why the grant was awarded) matter a lot.

In our new article, we explain:

-How courts divide options/RSUs (Hug/Nelson time rules)
-Why SEC rules and company bylaws can block direct transfers
-How lockup periods shift risk during the first 90–180 days
-Smarter valuation (don’t rely on 409A alone—look at funding rounds and forensics)
-Practical, compliant ways to share upside (constructive trusts, deferred division, offsets)

We team up with your finance and company counsel to protect your equity—and your family’s future. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4e0Lncw

If distance or a move-away is making parenting time tough, you still have options. In California, scheduled FaceTime/Zoo...
04/20/2026

If distance or a move-away is making parenting time tough, you still have options.

In California, scheduled FaceTime/Zoom in your custody orders is real parenting time—and courts expect both parents to follow it. We help families set realistic routines (think short bedtime stories for little ones, homework check‑ins for older kids) and step in when a co‑parent hovers, “forgets,” or blocks calls.

You don’t have to handle it alone. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4914LTc

You don’t have to sell your business just because you’re divorcing. Many business owners choose a buyout: one spouse kee...
03/25/2026

You don’t have to sell your business just because you’re divorcing. Many business owners choose a buyout: one spouse keeps the company, the other gets their share—through an offset (house/retirement), a secured note, or financing for a clean break.

We help you:

-Nail the valuation (including goodwill and the right date)
-Choose a payout that won’t choke cash flow
-Navigate partner agreements, lender rules, and liability releases
-Plan for taxes and support so you’re not “double‑dipped”

If you’re the one running the revenue, continuity matters. Let’s talk through a workable plan.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4bLYXOe

That sinking feeling when you stumble on a “forgotten” account after your divorce is real—and you’re not stuck with it. ...
03/24/2026

That sinking feeling when you stumble on a “forgotten” account after your divorce is real—and you’re not stuck with it. In California, courts can still divide assets that were left out, and there are tools to uncover what’s missing (think forensic accountants, subpoenas, and smart e‑discovery).

We help clients move quickly and push for fair outcomes, especially when hiding was intentional. If something doesn’t add up, don’t ignore it.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bLQ7jk

Founders: a California prenup can be the difference between keeping control of your company and diluting it in a divorce...
03/23/2026

Founders: a California prenup can be the difference between keeping control of your company and diluting it in a divorce.

Our new post explains how to protect future growth and earnings, safeguard IP and voting rights, prevent commingling/transmutation, and structure fair alternatives so the out‑spouse doesn’t get ownership.

We also break down timing, disclosure, and cooling‑off rules that affect enforceability.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dFq2oH

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101 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 250
Walnut Creek, CA
94596

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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