California Family law lawyers handle issues such as divorce, child custody and child support, spousal support, property division, domestic violence, and paternity. Â Family law courts in California are completely overburdened. Â Every court in California is overwhelmed with an ever growing caseload of parties looking for justice in their divorce, child custody, or support situation. Â People facing family law issues are often emotionally invested in the outcome because these issues involve your children or your ex spouse.