Tavis & Bunyard - Santa Rosa, CA

Strategic Family Law and Mediation Services in Santa Rosa

Tavis and Bunyard is a family law and dispute resolution practice located on Unocal Place in Santa Rosa, California. Serving clients throughout Sonoma, Marin, and Napa counties, the firm focuses on domestic relations matters, guiding families through sensitive transitions. Led by family law attorney and mediator Shawn Bunyard, alongside professionals with decades of family law experience, the practice emphasizes constructive solutions that protect children and preserve marital assets. When you need to find a family lawyer who prioritizes honest communication and thorough preparation, Tavis and Bunyard delivers tailored representation in litigation, mediation, and collaborative proceedings.

Marital Dissolution and Complex Property Division

Navigating the end of a marriage under California community property laws requires careful financial analysis. Spouses looking to hire a divorce attorney in Santa Rosa turn to Tavis and Bunyard for counsel in contested and uncontested divorces. Practicing as dedicated divorce lawyers, the legal team manages complex asset characterizations, including valuations of family businesses, retirement plans, and residential real estate. Attorney Shawn Bunyard applies strong financial insight to examine disclosures, trace separate property contributions, and draft comprehensive marital settlement agreements.

Child Custody, Visitation, and Support Advocacy

Protecting parent-child relationships is paramount. Serving as dedicated child custody lawyers and child support lawyers, the firm assists parents with parenting schedules, move-away petitions, and child support calculations under California DissoMaster guidelines. Attorney Bunyard is trained in minors counsel and parenting coordination, bringing specialized knowledge to cases involving special needs children. The firm also handles temporary and permanent spousal support matters, along with post-judgment order modifications.

Mediation, Prenuptial Agreements, and Restraining Orders

For couples seeking alternatives to court, the office provides structured family mediation to resolve disputes amicably. Practicing as prenuptial agreement lawyers, the firm drafts and reviews premarital agreements to protect individual assets. In addition, when safety concerns arise, the practice serves as steadfast domestic violence lawyers, helping clients obtain or contest domestic violence restraining orders in Sonoma County courts.

Why Clients Choose Tavis and Bunyard

• Decades of Family Law Experience: Extensive background in courtroom litigation, mediation, and collaborative family law.
• Parenting Coordination Expertise: Specialized training in representing minors, handling high-conflict custody, and supporting special needs children.
• Tailored Legal Options: Providing full-service courtroom representation, mediation, and unbundled legal advice.
• Bar Leadership: Active members of the Sonoma County Bar Association Family Law Committee and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.

Whether you are facing a divorce, a child custody dispute, or seeking amicable mediation, Tavis and Bunyard provides the focused guidance you need. Contact the Santa Rosa office today to schedule an initial consultation.