California Family Law and Divorce Lawyer

The process of divorce can be an emotional time where you need an experienced advocate representing your best interests and your rights. At the law office of William P. Davis in Martinez, California, I have helped clients through the process, using skills in mediation and litigation.

Mediating Your Divorce

The objective at my law office will be to employ mediation techniques to resolve your divorce and the issues associated with it, including child custody and support, visitation, and equitable property division. California has strict guidelines on community property division. I have represented my clients on simple and complex property division matters, including attempts by the other spouse to conceal assets. Many times, I can reach agreement on all terms before we even set foot in a courtroom.

Mediation allows for a cooperative setting where all issues are placed on the table. If children are involved, it can protect them from a potentially nasty court battle. Relationships between the divorcing spouses are often damaged when courtroom litigation becomes the only possible option. Perhaps the largest benefit is controlling the outcome. Your future should be determined by you and your spouse. Mediation facilitates that end result.

Litigating Your Divorce

While mediation is preferred, it is not a binding process. It is only as effective as the willingness of both sides to cooperate. If you and your spouse cannot agree to terms through negotiation, I will aggressively represent you in court to ensure that your rights are protected.

Modifying Your Divorce

Circumstances can always change, necessitating post-divorce modifications of child custody, spousal support, or visitation. Moves to another city or state or a change in employment can require another look at the existing agreement. I have assisted my clients with post-divorce modifications as needed.

For a free initial consultation, contact my office today. I consider myself to be an accessible and affordable attorney for my clients and strive towards a successful resolution of your divorce matter.

William P. Davis
827 Arnold Drive
Suite 80
Martinez, CA 94553
phone: 925-313-0337
fax: 925-313-0202