Law Office of Stephen L. Cawelti

06/04/2026

Planning a vacation with your child after divorce?

If you share custody, there may be rules about travel written into your custody agreement.

Before making travel plans, it’s important to understand what your custody order allows.

05/28/2026

Twenty years of practicing family law provides a lot of perspective.

This latest blog post is a personal one. In it, I cover some of the most important lessons I've learned after two decades of helping clients navigate divorce.

I've handled hundreds of divorces. Here's what two decades in family law taught me about what makes (and breaks) a marriage.

05/22/2026

Divorce is strategic. Don't make these 3 common strategic mistakes.

05/14/2026

After 20 years of practicing divorce law, certain patterns become clear.

Many of the things people assume about divorce aren’t always what they expect.

05/08/2026

If I could go back 20 years and talk to that fresh-faced family law attorney, I’d have plenty of advice.

But the truth is, most of the lessons can’t be taught. They have to be lived.

Grateful for the last 20 years in this profession.

05/01/2026

This comes as a surprise to many, but trying to make a divorce “perfectly fair” can sometimes cost more than it’s worth.

Read our latest article to learn why...

Chasing a “fair” divorce can lead to higher costs, longer disputes, and more stress. Learn how California law approaches asset division and why focusing on resolution often leads to better outcomes.

04/23/2026

Considering divorce or separation? Start by learning your options.

Schedule a consultation: https://caweltilaw.com/contact/

04/17/2026

Serving as a temporary judge gave me a new perspective on the courtroom, and it changed how I prepare my clients.

04/09/2026

One of our amazing case managers, Maddie, was featured on the Partnerships for Profit podcast!

In this episode, she talks about what happens behind the scenes in a family law firm, how she balances empathy with self-care, and why human connection still matters in an AI-driven world.

Proud to have Maddie represent the Cawelti law team!

This week on Partnerships for Profit, we’re joined by Madeline Barry, a Case Manager who brings compassion, structure, and humanity to the legal industry. Ma...

04/04/2026

After months of litigation, today brought a strong result in court for our client 👏🏽