Send an

Email

805-477-0505

Offices in Ventura & Westlake Village   

 

Barton Pokras
Keeping You Out of Troubled Waters During Your Divorce

Office Locations:

 

Westlake Village Office

3075 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Westlake Village, CA 91362

Map & Directions

 

Ventura Office

1198 Navigator Drive #20

Ventura, CA  93001

Map & Directions

 

 

 

 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.

 

© 2010 by The Law and Mediation Offices of Barton Pokras  

All rights reserved. Disclaimer | Site Map  WebSite Design by Valley Lawyer Marketing

The Law and Mediation Offices of Barton Pokras

home  | attorney profile |divorce, custody, & support | resources | contact us

 

Contact

Practice Information

Divorce

High Net Worth Divorces

Mediation & Collaborative Law

Attorney Profile

Needs of the Children

 

Minimize the Disruption of Your Loved One’s Environment

As parents, we strive to provide the best for our children. Love, nourishment, shelter, clothing, and education are the basic necessities; but many parents are rightfully able to provide additional resources for the benefit of their children. When couples with children divorce, it is never easy for the children, and it is important to try and maintain their normal routines as much as possible. As part of a divorce settlement, the financial aspect to provide needs of children should be addressed - even when outside the normal scope, as the case for wealthy families.

 

At The Law and Mediation Offices of Barton Pokras, we represent high net worth individuals who are seeking more child support than would normally be required by the child support formula, as well as parents who are seeking to provide lower child support due to their children's higher-income spouse. In any case, we promote the needs of children as our primary concern, as do the courts.

 

Reasons Child Support Payments May Be Larger Than Formula Calculations

In determining child support for high earning individuals there are several factors to consider. It is typical that wealthy families provide extensive support to their children for a variety of educational and social programs. The necessary support payments can be justified for uses such as:

 

 

The Best Approach to Protecting Your Children's Future After Divorce

Proper planning, skillful negotiation, and practical court experience is what Barton Pokras can bring to your divorce and child support issues. In addition his dual law degrees, Attorney Pokras has over two decades of legal experience in the California family law courts.  He will help you document and justify the expenses involved in your child’s lifestyle and present a valid case.

 

Contact an Attorney About Your Child’s Quality of Life After your Divorce

In all divorce cases involving children, the well being of the children comes first. When child support issues go beyond the typical circumstances, the assistance of an experienced attorney is essential to the process of securing their future. To schedule a no-cost initial consultation, contact our Ventura or Westlake Village law office via email or call 805-477-0505.