
About Us
Vance & Wills P.C. was founded in 2020 by Emily Vance and Vanessa Wills. The firm practices family law exclusively. With two office locations in Marin and Napa, we primarily serve clients in Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties.
The firm is recognized by the family law community as leaders in the field. The firm’s partners are Family Law Specialists who are certified by the California State Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization. Certified Specialist is the highest professional status attainable by the California State Bar, and only a small percentage of attorneys achieve this prestigious ranking. They are also Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a national organization of attorneys who have distinguished themselves as outstanding in the field of family law, particularly with respect to complex, high asset divorce and complex custody matters.
Family Law Solutions Tailored to Your Needs
Our experienced team understands the unique needs of those facing a family law matter. We start by listening to your needs and circumstances to develop a tailored strategy to meet your goals. When that strategy involves working with outside experts, we tap into our extensive network to build the best team possible. We provide objective counsel based on our expertise in the law and familiarity with the courts, which includes setting reasonable expectations of the likely outcomes. Most of our cases conclude through a negotiated settlement, but when that is not possible, our skilled trial attorneys can confidently take your matter to court.
Our Family Law Services
Vance & Wills P.C. provides full-scope family law services, including:
- Child custody and visitation: We assist parents with custody and visitation outcomes that are in the children's best interests, taking into consideration the parents' rights and wishes.
- Child support: When there is a disparity between the parent’s financial circumstances or timeshare, our team can help establish child support orders that comply with state guidelines, or that deviate from the guideline in the event of a special circumstance, such as if one parent is an extraordinarily high earner.
- Complex financial issues: Our attorneys have extensive training and experience with financial issues that frequently arise in matters involving high net worth individuals.
- Divorce for business owners: We understand the complex nature of divorces involving business interests and have extensive experience evaluating the character, value and division of businesses, including those which are co-owned with third parties.
- Parental relocation: The stakes are high when one parent wishes to relocate with the children to a different geographical area, and we will guide you through this process through a contested hearing if necessary.
- Postjudgment matters: Our services include addressing issues that arise after a family law judgment is entered, such as enforcing or modifying court orders.
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial agreements: We work with clients to draft tailored agreements to define financial arrangements and protect assets both before and after the marriage.

Get to Know Our Team
Led by certified specialists, our team is here to provide experienced, tailored support through every step of your case.

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Why Choose Vance & Wills P.C.?
Your Trusted Advocates in Family Law
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Trial-Tested Representation
When settlement is not possible, your family law matter must be resolved through a contested court hearing or trial. We are highly qualified trial attorneys who will expertly guide you through a contested proceeding if it becomes necessary.
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AAML Fellowship
As Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the firm’s partners are recognized for their commitment to excellence in family law and are held to the highest professional standards.
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Thoughtful Guidance
Each family law matter has a unique set of personalities and interpersonal dynamics. We leverage our experience and emotional intelligence to help our clients navigate through the emotional nuances of divorce or other difficult family law matters.
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Proven Track Record
Our firm is recognized by former clients and other family law professionals for providing high quality family law services that produce favorable outcomes for our clients.