Why You Should Choose Us
The Law Offices of Makupson & Howard has collectively 50 years of experience and have an excellent understanding of the family law court system and divorce law. Our firm has been honored by several prestigious organizations when it comes to our quality legal representation and we continue to be involved in associations to help increase our knowledge of family law in California.
Without the help of a seasoned law firm, you may end up losing custody of your children because your divorce attorney was incapable of correctly conveying your ability to care for your children. When working with our firm, we strive to provide the highest level of legal representation necessary to find a favorable outcome in each case, no matter the specific circumstances surrounding the case. Need a lawyer for your divorce in Pasadena? Seek help from one of the top divorce lawyers in Pasadena for your case.
Committed & Dedicated
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50 Years' Collective Experience
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Membership in The Pasadena Bar Association
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Membership in California Women Lawyers
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Membership in The State Bar of California
Divorce Practice Areas We Handle
Our firm has provided skilled legal representation to our clients in many different areas of family law. If you are considering filing for a divorce, you will have to decide which type of divorce is best for you. For example, collaborative divorce means that you will not have to drag your case in front of a judge.
Mediation is another way to avoid court. With a divorce attorney acting as a mediator, you could cut down on the cost, time, and stress of a contested divorce. We can also help you in regards to the determining which type of child custody is right for you. Joint custody, physical custody, and legal custody all have different pros and cons and it may prove to be invaluable to have a professional walking with you through the details of the case. If you are dealing with conflict in regards to paternity actions, parental relocation, or custody modifications, you should meet with a member of our team to discuss your situation.
In other matters, we have experience in creating thorough pre-marital & post-marital agreements. These are not only beneficial for couples with a high net worth, but for anyone who wants to prepare for any eventuality. If you suffered from any type of domestic violence in your family, we can help you request an order of protection. This situation may also have an effect on divorce and child custody. If you which to avoid divorce for whatever reason, a legal separation may be in your best interests.
Experienced & Compassionate Divorce Attorneys in Pasadena
Our firm treats each client individually and will tailor our legal efforts based on your needs. We understand that your children are always of foremost importance and will keep them in mind when advising you on any child custody or support matters. Attorney Makupson represents the interests of children in contested custody matters, appointed by the court as a result of her experience.
She is also trained in mediation and can assist your family through that process. With the skilled representation and solid base of experience we provide, you can trust that you and your family's future and finances will be protected. We have a strong record of success, in cases ranging from simple dissolutions and mediations, to complex child custody cases and property division.
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Thanks to the whole team for helping
“I probably had one of the most difficult cases. Going through a divorce with no kids, no assets, should have been cut and dry. Was I wrong. Being the respondent in the case is hard when you trying to ...”
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I have already started recommending their services!
“The entire staff of Makupson & Howard were very professional and friendly. They also listened. I have already started recommending their services”
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I'm giving them 5 stars because they work from a place of integrity and extreme diligence
“Makupson and Howard's lawyer, Kraig Kibble, represented me for the last 6 months in a very complex and heart wrenching family law case regarding child and spousal support modification. I'm giving them ...”
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Kristen explained everything to me and advised me in what was Best for ME!
“Where do I begin?!? Kristen Howard was Excellent! I had to fire my first divorce attorney (horrible, stressful experience) and was referred to Kristin... whom I wish was my original choice! Kristen is ...”
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I thought he would be steamrolled in court, but he was calm, collected, and confident.
“This review is in regards to Kraig Kibble: After battling for a number of years before choosing to go with Kraig for my child custody/support case, I was worn out, stressed, tired, anxiety ridden, ...”
- T.H.
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Whether you are filing for a contested or uncontested divorce, it is always a smart decision to secure legal representation at your soonest convenience. As a seasoned law firm that has seen virtually every type of divorce and family law related case, we want you to understand that working with a lawyer sooner rather than later will make a huge difference in your case. It can be the difference between keeping custody of your children and losing custody, or having your assets improperly divided. If there are children involved, it is often wise to have legal help to ensure that your plans for custody, support and visitation run as planned.
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