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Westlake Village Office

3075 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Westlake Village, CA 91362

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Ventura Office

1198 Navigator Drive #20

Ventura, CA 93001

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Phone: 805-477-0505

Fax: 805-676-1481

At the Ventura County Law and Mediation Offices of Barton Pokras we provide personal attention in matters related to divorce, support, & custody. We serve clients in Westlake Villlage, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Moorpark, Oak Park, Simi Valley, Calabasas, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, and Ojai. We represent families and individuals throughout Los Angeles County and Ventura County.

The Law and Mediation Offices of Barton Pokras

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Practice Information

Divorce

High Net Worth Divorces

Mediation & Collaborative Law

Negotiaton Methods

Protecting Your Professional Practice

Special Divorce Considerations for Doctors, Dentists, Accountants, & Attorneys

It takes years to build up a professional reputation among clients and colleagues. Losing it all or a potion of it in a divorce can be a financial disaster. If you are considering divorce, speaking with an lawyer as soon as possible can help you plan a strategy to protect your professional practice as well as your parental rights.

At the Law Offices of Barton Pokras, Barton Pokras has been protecting the financial interests of divorcing professionals for more than 20 years. He is a skilled and experienced attorney who knows the strategies for keeping your practice in your name should it be threatened in a divorce.

Divorce Lawyer Barton Pokras has represented professionals in a broad range of areas, including:

Doctors
Surgeons
Dentists
Orthodontists
Chiropractors
Business Owners

The Effect of Divorce on a Professional Practice

You have invested time, energy, and money into your practice. Although it is a source of income, it may require your constant attention and oversight. It is also likely that your overhead and capital expenses leave little room for disruptions. Your divorce puts your practice at stake, especially if the business structure involves your spouse - special payments may need to be arranged. Having an experienced attorney review your situation before you file for divorce can save you a considerable amount of emotional and financial stress.

Child Custody and Visitation Issues May Be More Complex

Medical and legal professionals, as well as business owners, often have irregular schedules. If you are often hard to reach due to being on-call, in the midst of litigation, or handling a business emergency, this may arise in discussions about child custody and visitation. Knowing how to handle these objections is important to protect your parental rights, and is useful in creating suitable child custody arrangements.

Contact Us for a Confidential Consultation Regarding Divorce

Using his 20 years of experience with divorce issues and financial expertise, Barton Pokras will be of immeasurable value to your future security. He is available to meet at either our Westlake Village office, or our Ventura office. If needed, a time to meet may be arranged that is outside of normal business hours. To schedule a consultation please call 805-477-0505 or email our law office.