California & Texas Family Attorneys
Helping Clients Resolve Their Family Law Legal Issues So They Can Have Peace of Mind
Family law matters can be emotionally challenging to resolve because they typically involve child custody, spousal support, or property division. Other common family law issues often involve the adoption process or legal issues involving parental rights. Unfortunately, many family disputes result in legal issues taking longer than necessary to resolve.
Due to the complexities of family matters, it is always best to hire a reliable attorney to help with your legal needs. An attorney can help minimize family conflict and ensure the legal process goes smoothly.
Hartley Law Group is a law firm dedicated to providing Californians and Texans with experienced legal representation. Our compassionate attorneys realize that dealing with family law issues can be stressful for individuals and families, and we work to resolve matters as efficiently as each case allows.
Contact our California and Texas family lawyers immediately to schedule a consultation so we may professionally evaluate your case.
Why Should I Hire a Family Law Attorney to Help Me Resolve My Legal Issues?
Family law issues involve your loved ones and can quickly become emotionally charged. It can be easy to lose sight of your objectives and allow your emotions to take over. A family law attorney can focus on the important issues from an objective perspective and help you work toward your goals.
A family law attorney can also offer other legal services, such as providing legal representation to ensure your voice is heard during mediation, developing child custody agreements that protect a child’s interests, and handling complex legal paperwork.
If issues such as property division, child custody, visitation, or spousal support cannot be resolved out of court, your attorney can represent you in litigation and advocate for a fair resolution.
Regardless of the family law issues you may be dealing with; it is always wise to hire an attorney who will fight for your best interests.
Client Success Stories
I can’t recommend this law firm enough! My divorce was a very difficult process, especially with an ex who was extremely stubborn and unwilling to compromise. My attorney was wonderful through it all. She fought for what I needed and helped make a really hard situation so much easier to get through. Divorce is hard enough emotionally, and having someone in your corner who genuinely cares and works hard for you makes all the difference. I’m so grateful for everything she did for me and would absolutely recommend this firm to anyone going through a difficult divorce.
-Julie P.
Oct 14 2026
Carla, Charis, and the rest of the team were great to work with on amending my divorce agreement given my change in employment status. Carla always gives me pragmatic advice, which I appreciate. The team was thoughtful, detailed and timely with all of the many documents for filing and for court. I appreciate the insights and explanations provided by the team as well as the strategy for the amendment. Thank you to Carla and team!
-Susan C.
Sept 23 2026
Carla Hartley has been my attorney for years and I’ve always had her in my corner especially when my ex-husband would throw curve balls at me. Going to court would terrify me and give me anxiety but knowing I had an excellent family law attorney on my side would always reassure me that I was in good hands. Hartley also served in the military so she was a perfect asset for me due to the fact that my ex-husband was active military. She knew what my divorce would entail as far as military lingo that I had no clue about and my rights as a long term military wife. My ex-husband despised my attorney because he knew he couldn’t get away with anything. Even after my divorce was done my ex-husband tried to use Hartley as his own attorney when he was going through his second divorce! Carla Hartley is so loyal she called me to give me the heads up about my ex-husband trying to hire her as his attorney , asked if I would allow it which my response was “Absolutely not!” I have never regretted hiring Hartley. She’s straight to the point and will make sure you come out on top for your family law needs.
-Nikki
Sept 2 2026
Carla and her team is amazing! We had a great experience with our adoption . We would absolutely recommend 💯
-Lydia D.
Jun 19 2025
I cannot thank Carla Hartley enough for stepping in during the most stressful and emotionally draining chapter of my life. After working with a previous attorney who completely failed to advocate for me, I was disheartened and overwhelmed. That all changed when Carla Hartley took on my high-conflict divorce case.
-Mandy L.
Apr 23 2025
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How Can Our Attorneys Help Resolve Your Family Law Issues?
No one likes taking legal action to resolve a family law issue. Most individuals want to resolve their legal issues quickly so they can continue with their lives or make a fresh start.
Suppose you have chosen to end your marriage and wish to pursue a divorce. Unfortunately, even in an uncontested divorce, property division, and child custody issues can complicate matters. Most parents want to spare their children from a divorce case’s negative impact on the family. In other instances, one spouse may object to proposed child custody arrangements or spousal support, making resolving the family’s legal issues more challenging.
When you come to Hartley Law Group, our attorneys and legal team will work diligently toward a resolution that fits your goals, as efficiently as your case allows. We use our knowledge and experience every day to help clients regardless of the circumstances involved in their cases. Our lawyers develop strategies suited to each family’s situation.
Meet Our Team
What Shapes Our Approach?
Hartley Law Group is a law firm founded on helping families with their various legal needs. When clients come to us for help, they want an experienced family lawyer to help them obtain the peace of mind they deserve.
Our managing partner, Carla L. Hartley, is a former United States Marine and Signals Intelligence Analyst (1983–1993). After her service she worked in construction management before going to law school, and she has worked in law-office roles from file clerk to litigation attorney. That path gave her a hands-on understanding of how cases move and how a law firm (and a complex business) runs day to day, and she drew on that experience in building the team at Hartley Law Group.
Our law firm also strives to regularly inform clients about any changes or progress with their cases. Hartley Law Group knows that communication is key to building solid attorney-client relationships. If you have questions about how family law attorneys can assist you with your legal needs, do not hesitate to contact us today to learn more about our legal services.
Why Choose Us?
What Can I Expect From Your Legal Team?
Hartley Law Group recognizes that it can become overwhelming if family law matters are not quickly resolved. For example, suppose you are dealing with a child support or custody issue. In that case, no matter what side of the issue you stand on, you want to try and resolve the problem so that it does not cause any further disruption to your life.
Our attorneys and support team understand the need to expedite family matters to minimize their impact on families. Whether you need a protection order or assistance with an uncontested divorce, our attorneys will work persistently to resolve your family conflict as fast as reasonably possible.
Our legal staff is committed to helping you pursue an outcome that serves your best interests. Allow our attorneys to assist you with your legal needs with the care and compassion you deserve.
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What Makes Your Law Firm the Right Choice to Help Me With My Family Law Matters?
Hartley Law Group is a law firm that is committed to assisting families when they need it most. Unfortunately, the only way to effectively handle complex family legal issues is to hire a lawyer to resolve them on your behalf.
Our legal team focuses on helping families rebuild their lives. For example, we know that divorce and child custody issues are among the most challenging situations many people face. However, with the help of an attorney, you can make informed decisions regarding your next steps. No matter your legal needs, our dedicated family law attorneys and staff are ready to assist you so you can begin the next chapter of your life.
Contact Hartley Law Group today to schedule a consultation. We will thoroughly evaluate your case and determine what legal options best suit your needs.
In California, call our Ventura office at 805-639-0600 or toll-free at 833-647-2377. In Texas, call our Arlington office at 817-859-4375.
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