Divorced by Design - Bakersfield, CA

Strategic Family Law and Estate Planning Advocacy in Bakersfield

Filing for divorce or preparing for the future of your estate is often one of the most emotionally trying chapters of a person's life. The fear of losing custody of your children, splitting hard-earned assets, or navigating complex California court procedures can feel completely overwhelming. During these high-stakes times, you need more than just legal paperwork; you need an advocate who will offer a customized, compassionate, and highly strategic legal path. At Divorced by Design, located in Bakersfield, California, we specialize in providing tailored family law and estate planning services designed to meet your family's specific priorities. Led by former prosecutor Garrett T. Rice, our firm is committed to delivering proactive, ethical, and trial-ready representation so you can confidently move forward.

Our Comprehensive Practice Areas

Whether you want to initiate amicable negotiations with the other party or require an aggressive, seasoned litigator in the courtroom, our firm is prepared to guide you through every stage. We offer specialized legal counsel in the following areas:

• Divorce: We manage all aspects of marriage dissolution, from straightforward uncontested divorces to highly contested high-asset disputes.
• Child custody and visitation: Our team relentlessly protects your parental rights and the best interests of your children, working to establish fair parenting plans.
• Child and spousal support: We ensure statutory calculations are accurate and work to secure fair alimony agreements that reflect your financial reality.
• Military divorce: Utilizing our founder's experience in the Air Force, we provide skilled counsel on the unique jurisdictional and pension issues affecting military families.
• Divorce modifications: When life changes, we help you legally modify existing child custody, visitation, or support orders.
• Estate planning, wills, and trusts: We help secure your legacy with customized estate plans, including revocable living trusts, power of attorney documents, and healthcare directives.

Why Hire Attorney Garrett T. Rice"

Attorney Garrett T. Rice brings a unique and highly disciplined approach to the practice of family law. Before founding Divorced by Design, Garrett spent nearly a decade serving as a prosecutor handling complex cases, including domestic violence, child fatalities, and homicides. Having led over 40 cases to trial and hundreds of contested hearings, he is intimately familiar with courtroom procedures and knows how to build a trial-ready case from the ground up. This extensive trial experience gives our clients an unmatched advantage during contested hearings and asset disputes. In addition, Garrett's background in the United States Air Force instills a disciplined, ethical, and client-focused work ethic. When you need to find an experienced family lawyer in Kern County, Divorced by Design guarantees you are treated with respect, empathy, and absolute dedication.

Book Your Free Initial Consultation Today

You do not have to carry the emotional and legal burden of a family dispute on your own. At Divorced by Design, we offer flexible meeting options, electronic communication, and convenient payment plans. We accept major credit cards, cash, checks, Venmo, and PayPal to ensure elite legal representation remains accessible. Contact our Bakersfield office today to schedule your free consultation with our dedicated legal team, and take the first step toward reclaiming your future.