Associate Attorney

Cary Grant

Cary Grant is a graduate from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law. Throughout law school, Cary served as a Summer Law Clerk in Los Angeles dependency court with Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers and Children’s Legal Center, and as a Law Clerk in the Bette & Wylie Aitken Domestic Violence Clinic.

Practice Areas

Child Welfare

80e%

Custody

20%

Cary received her undergraduate degree from UC San Diego, with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre and a minor in Law and Society.

After graduating law school in 2022, Cary began working with Minella Law Group as a Post-Bar Law Clerk, solidifying her passion for family law. Since her admittance to the state bar, Cary has practiced solely in family law and exclusively at Minella Law Group.

Though raised in Los Angeles, Cary has considered San Diego home since attending UC San Diego. When Cary can find some free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, family and friends.

Recent Posts From The Team

child custody high earnerFamily Law BlogDependency Court vs Family Court Custody — Why They Are Completely Different
August 19, 2026

Dependency Court vs Family Court Custody — Why They Are Completely Different

When parents face custody issues in California, one of the most important distinctions—yet one of the least understood—is the difference between dependency court and family court. At a glance, both…
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August 18, 2026

How Judges Evaluate Parental Insight and Accountability in Custody Cases

Child custody cases often involve deeply personal and emotional issues for families. Parents may feel that the court is focused solely on schedules, allegations, or parenting disputes. However, experienced family…
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August 12, 2026

Continuances in DVRO Hearings — Strategic Reasons to Request One

In the high-stakes arena of California family law, few proceedings carry as much immediate weight as a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) hearing. These cases move with a sense of…