Los Angeles Collaborative Divorce Lawyer | Dissolution of Marriage Attorney California

The Law Offices of Demetria L. Graves Strives to Assist you in Moving Forward After a Divorce

Helping You Through the Divorce Process, Serving the Los Angeles Area

Divorce involves a number of legal and financial issues that must be addressed early in the process. Failure to adequately protect your rights at this stage can put you at a disadvantage for years to come.

My name is Demetria L. Graves, and I work to develop solutions that address all of the issues you face and that protect your rights and interests. I want to help you make a successful transition to life after divorce.

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Call toll-free at 866-930-0582 or send us an e-mail to arrange for a consultation.

Helping You Get a New Lease on Life

I lead a family law firm that has helped many people achieve divorce solutions that enable them to reorganize their lives and start down a path toward greater happiness for themselves and their families.

We have experience handling divorces and dissolutions ranging from amicable splits to those with complex property division or child custody issues. I will work closely with you to develop an individualized case management plan that recognizes the unique factors of your situation and helps provides you with the opportunity to make a successful transition to the next stage of your life.

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Collaborative Law — An Alternative to Divorce Wars

My interest is in getting the best results possible for you and your children. In some cases that can be through collaboration. This technique, if applicable to your case, is a cost-effective means for negotiating the terms of a divorce without resorting to litigation.
However, most divorce proceedings involve the litigation of ongoing disagreements and will follow the traditional processes. In these cases your case will need strong and knowledgeable representation. My firm is prepared to fight for your rights and win.

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Children and Divorce

Unless addressed with care, child custody and visitation issues are often the most problematic during a divorce and they can be a source of ongoing emotional stress for you and your children. Circumstances change in the years following a divorce and agreements, court orders, or other custody arrangements can become unworkable the family evolves and the children get older.

I’ll help get the best results for you and your children now, and set the stage for future changes to divorce arrangements that will naturally come up as the years go by.

Will a Divorce Force the Sale of the House?

The family home is symbol of the marriage and its status in a divorce is based on many factors. But a divorce doesn’t necessarily force its sale. This is a complicated question that involves equity, earnings, mortgage payment amounts and then the most important, the agreements you and your spouse make during the divorce. A new option is a Loan Modification, which may help reduce the mortgage payments and help you keep the house.

Let me work with you and your spouse to establish agreement and build trust, which will improve the choices you have regarding the home.

How Will a Divorce Impact My Taxes?

Your taxes will naturally be changed by a divorce and I can help you estimate the impact. For example, only one party can claim children on their tax return and claim the Child Tax Credit.

However if the kids spend the same amount of time with both parents, then it is probably more beneficial for tax purposes for the parent with the higher income to claim the children, therefore clearing more income for support. This is another area in which professional assistance is recommended. Call me, I can help.

Serving Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank - and the Greater Los Angeles Area

I realize that the marital separation process can be emotionally and financially difficult. My firm provides a five-point guaranty in every dissolution of marriage case we handle. This can give you confidence, peace of mind and the knowledge that we are committed to helping you reach a better life after divorce.

For a free initial consultation with a divorce lawyer at the Law Offices of Demetria L. Graves, call toll-free at 866-930-0582 or contact us online.

Located in Glendale, we serve clients throughout the Greater Los Angeles, California, area.