Pleasanton, California, Family Law Attorney

For the past decade, the Law Office of Michael P. McDeavitt, a California Certified Family Law Specialist, has provided qualified and compassionate legal counsel to residents of Pleasanton and throughout the Tri-Valley area and East Bay. We are committed to helping clients who are going through divorce and other family law matters move on from the experience in a timely, cost-effective, and equitable manner. We will do everything we can to help you achieve a lasting compromise with your spouse, but, when settlement is not possible, we are not afraid to aggressively represent your interests in court.

Conveniently located near the 580/680 interchange and the Stoneridge Mall

At our firm, we take a different approach to the practice of family law. While some lawyers may encourage feelings of hostility and resentment between spouses, this mentality is only productive for the attorneys themselves, who profit from adversarial cases that can take many months or even years before they come to a close. We recognize that couples can achieve similar results in significantly less time-and at a greatly reduced cost-by attempting to work together on a compromise that is agreeable for both parties. Attorney Michael McDeavitt will help guide you through the process and make sure that you are satisfied with the outcome. Contact our firm today for a consultation to speak with Michael about your family law issue.

Our firm helps clients with a wide range of family law issues, including:

Divorce mediation: Negotiating with your spouse has many benefits over taking your divorce case to trial. It costs less, takes less time, and often produces a more lasting agreement than the court system can provide.

Child support and spousal support: It is important to know that the amount you pay in child support and alimony is within your control as long as you agree to it with your spouse. Take your case to court, and you relinquish that control.

Property division: California state law views partners in a marriage as a team, with each member having equal share in property or debt acquired during the marriage, with certain exceptions. We can help you maintain ownership of your assets and protect you from your spouse's extra-marital debt.

Domestic violence: Being the victim or perpetrator of domestic violence can have a significant effect on your child's custody, your spouse's and your own visitation rights, and the child and spousal support you pay or receive. Speak with a Certified Family Law Specialist to learn how domestic violence will affect your case.

Contact us for a consultation about your family law issue

Divorce is always a stressful and emotionally draining experience, but it doesn't have to culminate in an expensive, drawn-out legal battle. We can help you reach a long-term resolution with your spouse and save you time and money in the process. Contact the Law Office of Michael P. McDeavitt today to speak with a skilled and understanding attorney about your family law issue.

The Law Office of Michael P. McDeavitt

5776 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 345
Pleasanton, CA 94588-4514
(925) 227-1490

The Law Office of Michael P. McDeavitt provides legal advice and representation to residents of Pleasanton, California, and nearby communities in the East Bay Area including Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Concord, Berkeley, Richmond, San Leandro, Livermore, Alameda, Union City, Walnut Creek, Castro Valley, Tracy, San Ramon, Danville, Martinez, and Dublin, California (CA). We practice primarily in Alameda County and Contra Costa County.