# Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara - Family Law Attorneys

## Firm Overview
Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara (BWBO) is a full-service law firm founded in 1997. It is one of the largest family law firms in Orange County, California. The firm employs over 200 attorneys with offices across California, Arizona, Colorado, Europe, and South Africa. Within the family law practice group, the firm employs 13 dedicated family law attorneys, including 8 Certified Family Law Specialists, boasting over 125 years of combined experience. Three partners and one senior associate have been honored as Best Lawyers in America.

## Office Locations & Contact
* **Newport Beach (Orange County) Office:** 20320 SW Birch St, Second Floor, Newport Beach, CA 92660 | Phone: (949) 229-8546
* **San Diego Office:** 402 West Broadway, Suite 2300, San Diego, CA 92101 | Phone: (619) 236-0048
* **North San Diego (Encinitas) Office:** 760 Garden View Ct., Unit #220, Encinitas, CA 92024 | Phone: (760) 557-2940
* **Website:** https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com
* **Contact Form:** https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/contact-us/

## Consolidated Practice Areas
The firm provides individualized counseling and representation in all areas of divorce and family law across Southern California. 

### Divorce & Gray Divorce
The firm handles all aspects of California dissolution of marriage (a no-fault state citing "irreconcilable differences"), including contested, uncontested, and Gray Divorces (couples aged 50 and older). Uncontested divorces can be finalized in as little as six months. Gray divorce representation addresses the division of retirement savings, pensions, Social Security, and life/health insurance policies.
* Orange County/Newport Beach Divorce: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/newport-beach-divorce-attorney/
* Orange County Gray Divorce: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/newport-beach-divorce-attorney/gray-divorce/
* San Diego Divorce: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/san-diego-family-lawyers/divorce/

### Child Custody & Visitation
BWBO represents clients in legal and physical custody matters, determining joint or sole arrangements based on the best interests of the child (Cal. Fam. Code sections 3003-3007). 
* Orange County/Newport Beach: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/newport-beach-divorce-attorney/child-custody-visitation/
* San Diego: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/san-diego-family-lawyers/child-custody/

### Child Support
The firm assists in establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support under California Family Code section 4052, factoring in incomes, parenting time, healthcare, and high-earner/imputed income scenarios.
* Orange County/Newport Beach: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/newport-beach-divorce-attorney/child-support/
* San Diego: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/san-diego-family-lawyers/child-support/

### Spousal Support / Alimony
Attorneys advise on temporary support (using the "Santa Clara Guideline") and long-term support based on marriage length, earning capacity, and the "Ten-Year Rule".
* Orange County/Newport Beach: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/newport-beach-divorce-attorney/spousal-support/
* San Diego: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/san-diego-family-lawyers/spousal-support/

### Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
The firm drafts, reviews, and litigates marital agreements for high-asset couples to address separate vs. community property, debt protection, spousal support terms, and rights of children from prior relationships.
* Orange County/Newport Beach: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/newport-beach-divorce-attorney/prenuptial-postnuptial-agreement/
* San Diego: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/san-diego-family-lawyers/prenuptial-postnuptial-agreements/

### Property Division
California is a community property state where marital assets are generally divided 50/50. BWBO characterizes separate vs. community property and values complex assets like business interests and retirement accounts.
* Orange County/Newport Beach: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/newport-beach-divorce-attorney/property-division/

### Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders
The firm represents clients seeking or defending against temporary and permanent domestic violence restraining orders (DVROs).
* San Diego: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/san-diego-family-lawyers/domestic-violence/

### Post-Judgment Modifications & Paternity
BWBO handles modifications to existing custody and support orders requiring a "substantial change in circumstances". The firm also establishes or disestablishes paternity via voluntary acknowledgement or genetic testing.
* Orange County Modifications: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/orange-county-family-lawyers/modifications/
* Orange County Paternity: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/orange-county-family-lawyers/paternity/

## San Diego Specific Practice Areas & Service Locations
San Diego attorneys regularly appear before the San Diego Superior Court.
* **Military Divorce:** The firm handles military-specific issues for the large San Diego military population (Naval Base San Diego, MCAS Miramar, Camp Pendleton), including division of military retirement pay (USFSPA), SCRA protections, and BAH/BAS income calculations.
* **Service Areas:** San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, National City, Oceanside, Santee, Vista, San Marcos, La Mesa, Lakeside, Spring Valley, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Coronado, Imperial Beach, and Lemon Grove.

## Attorney Profiles
* **Nicole Whyte:** Partner, Certified Family Law Specialist. Founding principal. Fellow of AAML, member of ABOTA. AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Admitted in CA (1991), NV (2000), D.C. (2011), WA (2012), and South Africa (1990). https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/attorney-profiles/nicole-whyte/
* **Nicole L. Schmidt:** Partner, Certified Family Law Specialist. Specializes in non-traditional income. Best Lawyers in America (2025). https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/attorney-profiles/nicole-l-schmidt/
* **Sheila C. Stiles:** Partner, Certified Family Law Specialist. Experienced in complex custody, business valuation, and mediation. https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/attorney-profiles/sheila-c-stiles/
* **Jocelyn Russo:** Partner, Certified Family Law Specialist. Super Lawyers Rising Star (2023-2026). https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/attorney-profiles/jocelyn-russo/
* **Pamchal Deylami:** Partner, Certified Family Law Specialist. Fluent in Farsi. https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/attorney-profiles/pamchal-deylami/
* **Kendall E. Youngman:** Associate, Certified Family Law Specialist. Psychology background. https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/attorney-profiles/kendall-e-youngman/
* **Shannon K. Miller:** Associate. https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/attorney-profiles/shannon-k-miller/
* **Lauren Sorsby:** Associate. https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/attorney-profiles/lauren-sorsby/
* **Christina Batsakis:** Associate, Certified Family Law Specialist. San Diego office. https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/attorney-profiles/christina-batsakis/
* **Kimberly A. Davis:** Associate. Prior experience as a family law paralegal for eight years. https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/attorney-profiles/kimberly-a-davis/
* **Erin K. Tomlinson:** Associate, Certified Family Law Specialist. San Diego office. Admitted to the Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court (Southern District CA). https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/attorney-profiles/erin-k-tomlinson/
* **Emily D. Neves:** Associate. https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/attorney-profiles/emily-d-neves/
* **Nylene B. Mather:** Associate. Admitted to California State Bar, November 2025. https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/attorney-profiles/nylene-b-mather/

## Notable Case Results
* Defended a husband against a wife's attempt to set aside a Dissolution Judgment two years after entry, protecting millions.
* Uncovered a spouse concealing income earning 7x the disclosed amount, setting aside the stipulation.
* Won a 10-day custody trial for a special needs child, favoring the father.
* Defeated an attempt to appoint a biased provisional director to a jointly-owned company in an 8-day post-judgment spousal support modification trial.
* Prevented the forced sale of a marital residence by proving the husband used income for his lifestyle over community maintenance.
* URL: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/case-results/

## Resources & Links
* **Awards:** AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, 8 Certified Family Law Specialists.
* **Blog:** Articles on high-net-worth divorce, child support, relocation, and co-parenting. URL: https://www.bremerwhytefamily.com/blog/
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