Compassion In Practice
At Goforth Family Law & Mediation, I help my clients find civil approaches to resolving divorce, child custody and other family law issues.
Compassion In Practice
At Goforth Family Law & Mediation, I help my clients find civil approaches to resolving divorce, child custody and other family law issues.

Carlsbad Family Law Firm
Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements allow couples to make personal preparations and establish understandings if divorce happens in the future.
Divorce
I help my clients navigate the complex and often emotional issues of divorce, including martial property division, alimony, and child custody and support.
Mediation
When the parties can work together effectively, mediation provides a reliable way to reach an agreement.
More Than Two Decades Of California Family Law Experience
At Goforth Family Law & Mediation, I have dedicated my career to serving the couples and families of San Diego County with understanding and respect. Whether preparing for marriage or partnership, setting expectations for your family’s future, or seeking agreements prior to separation, I work diligently with all who are involved to arrive at a plan together.
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The legal agreements involved in any of these situations (premarital, post-marital, and separation or divorce) offer powerful solutions when achieved with the guidance of an experienced and committed family law attorney. I use my years of experience to help my clients work through differences and negotiations by striving toward cooperation, not conflict, for the good of all involved. Whether coming together or moving apart, preparing for the future can be a challenging process without the great care you’ll receive from a committed family lawyer.
Paula was awarded the Susan P. Schnepf Award for Civility
Thoughtful And Independent
Family Law Mediation
My compassionate and unbiased approach to family law mediation is rooted in years of experience helping negotiating parties effectively work together to reach agreements and solutions, while keeping personal conflict to a minimum.
Together, we can put forth an agreeable plan for your unique situation.
Testimonials
“I have worked with Paula extensively and have never been disappointed. I highly recommend this office!”
Bonnie J.
“Ms. Goforth is a very professional and skilled family law attorney. She responds to correspondence and telephone calls promptly and works diligently to resolve issues without high conflict. I highly endorse this attorney.”
Deborah F. Bayus
“Ms. Goforth is an excellent family law attorney. She is aggressive with her cases and gets the job done at a reasonable cost. I would recommend her to my closest friend.”
Deirdre S.
“I have worked with Paula and she is the absolute best. Very thorough, honest and professional. I also appreciated her compassion and understanding during a rough time.”
Jacque D.
“Paula handled my recent divorce case and was professional, effective and understanding throughout the process. I would without reservation recommend her services.”
Tom E.