Family Law · Modesto, California
Kara Simon and Jeffrey Wright have helped Central Valley families navigate divorce, custody, and support for over two decades. When the stakes are highest, experience matters.
Kara Simon
Partner · Custody & Divorce Specialist
Kara's approach is direct, thorough, and always focused on the long-term wellbeing of her clients and their children. She has handled hundreds of contested custody cases across Stanislaus County.
Jeffrey Wright
Partner · Property Division & Support
Jeffrey brings a meticulous financial background to complex property division, spousal support, and business asset cases. Clients value his clarity and his ability to find resolutions that hold.
Practice Areas
Simon & Wright handles all aspects of family law in Stanislaus and surrounding counties — from straightforward uncontested divorces to high-conflict custody disputes and complex property division.
Contested and uncontested. We pursue resolution efficiently while protecting your interests every step of the way.
Legal and physical custody arrangements, parenting plans, and modification when circumstances change.
Calculation, negotiation, and enforcement of support obligations — including modifications for changed income.
Community property, business assets, retirement accounts, and real estate divided fairly under California law.
Emergency protective orders, DVRO hearings, and safety planning handled with urgency and discretion.
Enforceable, fair prenups that protect both parties — drafted before the wedding, not after the marriage.
Family law fees depend on whether your case settles or goes to trial, how many issues are contested, and how cooperative the other party is. Our estimate tool gives you a realistic range to start with. A consultation gives you the full picture.
Get a Free Cost Estimate"Kara and Jeffrey handled our custody case with care and clarity. We always knew where things stood. I can't recommend them highly enough."
— Stanislaus County Client, Custody & Divorce