Law Office of Stephen L. Cawelti

09/21/2026

Loved getting to attend mentorship mixer last week.

I have such fond memories of my time at Loyola. My education here provided me with a sturdy foundation that I have benefitted from my entire career. The connections and friendships I made while in law school have been equally as impactful.

Good luck to the freshmen class, I look forward to being a small part of your journey.

09/15/2026

Judges are HUMAN. They watch how you behave, how you speak, and whether your actions match your words.

In a divorce, losing a judge’s trust isn’t just a reputational problem, it can directly cost you in the outcome of your case.

Here are the three fastest ways I see people destroy that trust, and what to do instead...

After years of handling divorce cases in California courtrooms, I’ve noticed something that surprises a lot of my clients: cases aren’t always won or lost on the facts alone. They’re won or lost on credibility. Judges are human. They watch how you behave, how you speak, and whether your action...

09/12/2026

So many people get caught up in their "truth".

But perspective is different than facts.

And you need facts to win a case.

08/26/2026

After 20+ years handling divorces (and 20+ years of being married myself), I've learned a thing or two about what actually keeps a marriage together.

Shout out to my amazing wife Laura Sadler. Marriage is hard work, and I'm grateful to be doing it with you.

A California divorce attorney shares the patterns he's seen in hundreds of cases, plus the marriage advice he wishes more couples heard sooner.

08/14/2026

I’ve always known that child custody cases are some of the hardest parts of divorce. But after having a daughter of my own, I understood that reality in a much deeper way.

When parents are facing the possibility of spending less time with their children, it’s not just another legal issue. It cuts straight to the heart.

Helping clients navigate those moments is a responsibility I never take lightly.

Because as a father, I understand what’s really on the line.

08/07/2026

Divorce isn't a scoreboard, it's a process. The sooner that clicks, the sooner clients can actually move forward.