Family Law Overview

Palm Desert Family and Marital Law Attorney

Settlement-Minded Representation in Divorce and Child Custody

As a former Commissioner for the Riverside County Consolidated Courts, Barry Mack brings unique perspective to the resolution of the complex and emotional issues of divorce and co-parenting. After practicing in this area of the law for 31 years, he is deeply committed to his philosophy of settlement first and litigation as the last resort.

The Mack Law Offices is located in Palm Desert, serving clients of Indio, Palm Springs, and surrounding communities of the Coachella Valley. Mr. Mack will take the time to listen to the facts of your case in a confidential consultation and recommend a plan of action. He strives for negotiated settlements that reduce the time, expense, and stress for you.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment: 760-346-1800

• Divorce —We help clients see past their emotions to a workable settlement that avoids litigation while protecting financial interests and the best interests of the children. We handle contested and uncontested divorce cases.
• Child Custody & Visitation —Through negotiation or mediation, we enable parents to work out parenting agreements rather than relying on the court to impose solutions. We also handle modifications and out-of-state move requests.
• Child Support —Mr. Mack is adept at discovering the total income, including hidden income, of paying parents to hold them to their full support obligations, including enforcement actions.
• Spousal Support —We can negotiate alimony out of court or ensure that the court has accurate information to determine when spousal support is merited and when an ex-spouse has become self-supporting.
• Division of Property & Debts —Mr. Mack routinely handles large, complex marital estates, working for efficient valuation and identification of community property and separate property, rather than dragging the process out in litigation.
• Premarital Agreements —A properly drafted prenuptial agreement or post-marital agreement streamlines the division of assets in the event of divorce. Mr. Mack meticulously drafts these contracts to stand up to legal challenges.
• Independent Adoptions —Mr. Mack arranges private adoptions and negotiates terms of the agreement to protect the interests of adopting parents and birth mothers.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Services

Litigation is an expensive, lengthy, frustrating, and generally inefficient way to resolve disputes. For this reason, ADR is becoming an increasingly popular means of resolving lawsuits before trial. In some cases, parties can avoid litigation all together. Mr. Mack provides private dispute resolution services in which his judicial experience provides unique qualifications:

• Private Arbitration
• Private Mediation
• Private Trial Services

Contact The Mack Law Offices at 760-346-1800 to arrange a confidential consultation. Mr. Mack personally attends to every aspect of your case and provides responsive service from the first interview through resolution of the matter.

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