Pasadena & Beverly Hills Family Law Attorney
Pro athlete? Need help with child support or visitation?
If you are a professional athlete, you need to be aware of what you can expect from a child support and visitation proceeding. You will need specialized legal advice on how, child custody, support, and alimony work from a Los Angeles family law attorney from our firm.
Child custody and support cases can be complex enough; those involving athletes can have increased public attention and even more complicated court hearings given their sizeable incomes, so you need a firm with experience with such cases and the competence to handle yours with professionalism.
Trusted Counsel for all Areas of Family Law
The Graves Law Firm is very well-acquainted with California laws regarding child support and visitation since we are dedicated to handling family law cases exclusively including those involving child custody, visitation, and child support. Our firm is committed to serving our clients by providing one-on-one attention.
Attorney Graves is an accomplished child custody attorney who has been included in the list of California's Super Lawyers® Rising Stars and Woman of the Year from Women in Business. You can trust her to handle your custody or support case with discretion.
How The Graves Law Firm can Help
Public figures such as athletes garner attention that is unlike any other person and their lives are often scrutinized by the media. Our Los Angeles child support lawyer understands you desire privacy and we are committed to protecting it at all costs.
The Graves law Firm can handle all aspects of your family law case including the following:
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreement litigation
- Child support
- Child custody
- Complex property division
- Spousal maintenance/support
- Visitation rights
Our firm can keep the media at bay and can respond to requests for comment so you can stay out of the public eye.
Get the Child Custody Advice You Need
When determining custody of your child, courts will consider several factors in an effort to protect the child's best interests. Courts will consider the current relationship of both parents to the child, the child's preference if they are old enough, instances of domestic violence, the financial stability of each parent, each parent's lifestyle, and other issues,
From here the courts will award you custody or visitation rights as either legal or physical custody. Legal custody has to do with the right to make important decisions in the child's life such as medical or schooling decisions. Physical custody refers to whom the child will be living with the most.
Part of our success in handling child custody, support, and visitation for athletes is also our ability to interact with your advisers and management to provide comprehensive representation. In all areas, our firm works in your best interests whether you need help with a divorce, establishing child custody, visitation, or support, you can trust us to insist upon your rights.
Give us a call today and we can provide you with legal advice!
Read what our past clients have to say about us
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank Demetria for the excellent work I received from her firm. When I first came to her office with my child custody case, I was distraught and afraid of what was to come in the months ahead. She was considerate and compassionate and best of all she gave me hope, which I had not received from any other attorney. I can not thank Demetria enough for the strength and guidance she provided me. I was very pleased with the results of my case, and highly recommend her firm. - Aurora- Aurora
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I first made contact with the Law Offices of Demetria Graves back in a time where I needed advice and counsel in the most urgent and cost effective manner. I needed a strategy that could help me address my situation while supporting my budgetary challenges. I had solicited several firms prior to Demetria Graves and recognized rather quickly that she had the technical expertise I needed and was very reasonably priced. "Demetria has been very responsive and diligent in her actions to mitigate personal exposure on my part. She was very forthright in laying out the truth and reality associated with the process. Sometimes the truth in these situations isn't what you want to hear, but Demetria was very good a keeping it real and never sugar coating any personal exposure and/or financial commitments that will be imposed by the courts. For me the truth was essential and the truth is what clients can rely on from Demetria and her staff. "Because of Demetria's strategic approach to mitigating and minimizing my long-term damages, I am pleased to say I successfully got through the process and while I am committed to the financial support of another, I feel I was well represented and was able to weigh the options and make the right decision for my life moving forward. "Demetria Graves and her staff strike me as a vibrant young up and coming firm with the right energy and fortitude to tackle the most difficult and complex cases, while remembering the economics of it all. For this I am grateful and appreciative. It has allowed me to move on and begin a new chapter with brighter things to come. - Robert C. Harrelson- Robert C. Harrelson
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I would like to thank the law office of Demetria Graves. You never know what life can throw at you, and contacting an attorney can be a sensitive time. When I first contacted the office, I was greeted by the staff with warmth and professionalism, and compassion. I appreciated this very much. In the event should I need legal services again, I will contact her office. Once again, thank you for the services regarding my case. - Amy Roberts- Amy Roberts
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I cannot express enough my gratitude for the efforts made to my case. Demetria was truly attentive, patient and essentially was able to close my case with ease. I am very appreciative of her efforts and will most definitely call her should I need her services again. - John Williams- John Williams
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I went to the Law office of Demetria Graves to discuss a unique and somewhat embarrassing situation regarding child support. Ms Graves sat down with me and took the time to fully understand my problem. Demetria handled my case in a completely professional manner and helped me get through this very unforeseen case. - Anonymous- Anonymous
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I was going through a difficult time financially and was unsure about filing bankruptcy partly because of the complexity of it and mainly because of the social ramifications of doing so. Working with both Sabrina and Demetria was great! When there was something I didn't understand (even if they had to repeat themselves on numerous occasions), I was always treated with both respect and patience as they explained what it was I didn't grasp. I was even encouraged to meet Demetria so as to sit down and answer any final questions before she filed my paperwork. Even after the BK was discharged, they encouraged me to call if I had any more questions - which I did. They are a class-act to follow. I highly recommend anyone, who is contemplating filing a bankruptcy, to give their office a call and consult with Demetria so as to explore your options. It will be one of the most important phone calls in your financial life! - LS- LS
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I used Ms. Graves services for my divorce last year and I found her and her staff to be very efficient. Sometimes when I was worried about something she would calm me down and say that everything was going to be OK. She was right every time. I would recommend her to anyone. She is a very good lawyer! Sabrina, her assistant, is great at responding quickly when you have a question. Thank you both for your services! - Sandra Castaneda- Sandra Castaneda
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I came into Attorney Graves office as I imagine most do, at one of the worst times in my life. I was full of anger and questions, and I needed help. Demetria started answering my questions, and immediately helped me understand the process and the best ways to get through it. Ms. Graves was there to assist, advise and guide me through this very difficult time. She offered more than just legal counsel; she gave me a heads up as to what I might expect to see plus ways to handle the situations and people. She was there to help me get the best results, and came through every time, including helping me retain custody of my three kids. I have already recommended her to several people and will continue to do so. - Brian Beck- Brian Beck
