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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

Maintaining Lifestyle

Your Divorce Settlement Should Not Diminish Your Accustomed Lifestyle

If you are a person of high net worth, you need to protect your rights relating to maintaining your lifestyle. At the Law Offices of Barton Pokras, divorce attorney Barton Pokras has been helping successful people protect their financial security and lifestyle throughout the divorce process for more than 20 years. Attorney Pokras is a skilled negotiator and can work to achieve a proper divorce settlement. If your realistic goals cannot be worked out in an out-of-court settlement, he will represent you in the family law courts. Importantly, through attorney Pokras’s 20 years of handling CA divorces, our office knows what other divorce lawyers and family law judges expect in a fair property settlement.

Why Spousal Support is Important in High Net Worth Couples

The purpose of spousal support is to allow the lesser-earning spouse to maintain the same lifestyle he or she enjoyed during the marriage, limited by the other spouse's ability to pay. The courts usually award spousal support payments for a limited number of years, based on a number of factors - including the length of the marriage. Obviously, divorce is a big change, and to completely strip one’s financial security and disrupt the normal day-to-day lifestyle is not a goal of the family law courts.

Lifestyle Considerations for Wealthy Individuals:

Social networks
Club memberships
Philanthropic activities
Travel arrangements
Living Assistance
Personal Care

Documenting Your Lifestyle is the First Step to Protection

If you are going through a divorce and have concerns on how you will keep the same lifestyle, our office has extensive experience helping clients pursue their desired spousal support outcomes. We will bring in professional resources including lifestyle experts, QDRO specialists, and financial professionals to ensure that all the issues on the table are considered during your divorce proceedings. It is important to establish the history of what it takes to live the life you have been accustomed to during your marriage. By having a well documented record, it is difficult to dispute the amount of money involved and a fair settlement is easier to achieve.

Negotiating a Settlement Versus Litigating in the Public Courts

For high net worth couples divorcing, there are three main reasons to avoid the involvement of the courts in your divorce. First, negotiations out of court can be held in a private manner, avoiding negative publicity. Second, the overall cost of the divorce will be lower. And lastly, the family court judge may not agree with the proposed support levels, and you may have been better off with an amount discussed in earlier out-of-court negotiations.

Contact Our Office to Discuss Your Divorce and Post-Divorce Lifestyle

To discuss your divorce and methods to protect and maintain your lifestyle after your divorce, contact The Law and Mediation Offices of Barton Pokras for a confidential consultation. The family law experience of Barton Pokras spans two decades; he can answer your questions and help you begin the divorce process should you be ready. We have offices located in the cities of Ventura and Westlake Village. Contact us via email or call 805-477-0505.