CATHLEEN NORTON, YOUR TRUSTED CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST

Strong. Strategic. Straightforward.

We are committed to clarity, thoughtful preparation, and steadfast advocacy, helping families navigate legal challenges with confidence and support. Potential clients consistently highlight our responsiveness, integrity, and personalized guidance — the foundation of how we serve every family we represent.

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About Us

EXCLUSIVELY DEDICATED TO FAMILY LAW FOR OVER 20 YEARS

The Law Offices of Cathleen Norton delivers strategic, compassionate family law advocacy in California. Led by Cathleen E. Norton, a UCLA School of Law graduate and Certified Family Law Specialist with nearly two decades of exclusive practice, our firm guides clients through divorce, custody, support, and restraining order matters with personalized attention and seasoned legal insight. Clients consistently praise our clarity, responsiveness, and unwavering commitment to protecting families during life’s most challenging transitions.

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Recognized for excellence in family law and trusted by clients for strategic, compassionate advocacy, our firm combines deep experience with a commitment to clear guidance and client-centered support.

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Our Practice Areas

We help clients navigate a wide range of family law matters — from divorce and custody to support and protective orders — with clarity and personalized guidance. Explore our core practice areas to understand how we can support your legal needs at every step

Divorce

Providing experienced representation in high-conflict divorce cases with an emphasis on clear strategy and reducing emotional escalation.

International Matters

Guiding parents through complex international relocation and custody disputes, with careful attention to cross-border jurisdiction, international treaties, and enforcing orders across multiple legal systems.

Child Custody

Advocating for child custody and parenting time arrangements that protect your children’s best interests and stability.

High Conflict Cases

Handling high-conflict family law matters with experienced, strategic representation.

Child Support

Helping parents secure fair child support orders that reflect both parents’ financial circumstances and ensure stable support for children’s needs.

Wealth Protection

We handle complex support matters for high earners, executives with RSUs/equity, and self-employed professionals, including detailed income analysis and tailored support strategies.

Spousal Support

Advocating for fair spousal support arrangements that help maintain financial stability after separation or divorce, tailored to your circumstances and goals.

High Net-Worth Cases

Handling complex asset division with expertise in valuing and protecting substantial financial portfolios and property

How It Works

Reach out to our team by phone, email, or online form to begin your case evaluation.
We’ll complete a brief intake, answer your questions, and schedule a consultation to discuss your situation and next steps.

Phone call

Begin with a brief phone call so we can understand the nature of the matter.

Intake

You will complete a confidential intake form that allows us to review key facts.

Consultation

Your consultation is a strategy session where we analyze your case, develop a plan of action and develop next steps.

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Office Locations

We serve clients throughout Southern California, including the San Fernando Valley, all of Los Angeles, and Ventura County, with personalized family law representation.
Whether your matter is filed locally or in nearby jurisdictions, our team is prepared to guide you with clarity and strategic support.