Pogue Calvert

Experienced Family Law Attorneys

Divorce can be a painful process. Through every step, it is important to have experienced counsel to help you avoid mistakes that can impact you for many years or the rest of your life.

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Work with Experienced Family Lawyers

Meet expert attorneys with decades of experience and resolve your divorce, custody, or domestic violence matter. The key to meeting your needs lies in carefully learning about your situation and what you want to accomplish. Only then can we know how to bring that about.

Divorce

Legal process to end a marriage and resolve issues like custody, support, and property.

Support

In connection with the divorce process, there may be orders for spousal support (sometimes called “alimony”) or child support. Whether you are the one who will be receiving or the one who will be paying, it is essential that the order be calculated correctly in accordance with the law and the facts of your case. We know the rules and how to apply them, and how to guide the court to an appropriate determination of the amount and duration of ordered support.

Child Custody

The breakup of a family can be especially hard on children. They worry about stability when they need to change homes. Crafting a plan that will do the best to ensure their future well-being is the duty of every parent when divorce occurs. We can guide you through that process with years of observation of what works well for children and families moving forward..

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a blight on society. Whether you have been a victim and need protection, or whether you believe you have been unjustly accused, competent and zealous advocacy can ensure that justice is done.

Our Attorneys

Steven Pogue

Founding Partner

Andrew Calvert

Managing Partner

Common questions and information

About Family Law

How much does a child custody lawyer cost in California?

The true cost of a child custody case is determined largely by the legal fees associated with the case itself, especially when it may possibly be dragged out for an extended period of time. Generally, child custody attorneys can charge flat fees anywhere between $3,000 to $20,00. This is a large range, so be sure to talk about attorney's fees before hiring a lawyer to represent you.

what does a family lawyer do?

Family law attorneys focus on an area of legal practice encompassing family issues such as marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, restraining orders, name changes, division of property, and other related negotiations.

what does family law cover?

Family law encompasses all matters related to:

Divorce
Legal Separation
Non-marital Cohabitation
Child custody and Visitation
Child support
Spousal Support
Civil Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Property Division, Including Pensions
Premarital Agreements
Postnuptial Agreements

Many of these topics overlap and interrelate with one another, and can also have major implications for taxes. Having someone on your side with the experience and expertise to skillfully manage all these areas is a must when it comes to fitting them all together.

what is mediation?

A mediator a third person, or mediator, into a dispute to assist the parties in negotiating jointly acceptable resolution of issues in conflict. The mediator meets with the parties at a neutral location where the parties can discuss the dispute and explore a variety of solutions.

Mediation can deal with a wide range of issues, including child custody and visitation, property division and support.
In family law, child custody and visitation mediation is often conducted by trained social workers who have experience in dealing with the various issues most likely to arise in that context, though attorneys may also mediate such matters. Other matters are most often mediated by attorneys who know the applicable law and also are familiar with creative solutions to difficult issues.

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