Top Family Law Attorneys, Peter M. Walzer and Christopher C. Melcher, the named partners of Walzer Melcher, are experts in complex high net worth and discreet celebrity legal matters. Mr. Walzer and Mr. Melcher are frequently called upon on by reporters from around the globe for their legal perspective on cases or people involved in high profile situations.
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Article Title: “James P. Spears’ Petition for Termination of Conservatorship of the Person and Estate of Britney Jean Spears” Description: James P. Spears, Britney Spears’
Article Title: “Christopher C. Melcher and USA TODAY file petition to restore public access for LA Courthouse non-confidential hearings” Description: Top family law attorney Christopher
Article Title: “What’s next for Britney Spears’ conservatorship after her dad Jamie’s decision to exit?” Description: Julius Young interviewed one of California’s best divorce attorneys,
Article Title: “Judge denies Britney Spears’ request to move up hearing that could remove her dad from conservatorship” Description: Maria Puenta interviewed top family law
Article Title: “Do Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s teenaged kids win with court ruling?” Description: Martha Ross interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer Peter M. Walzer of
Article Title: “Angelina Jolie scores victory in Brad Pitt divorce after private judge disqualified. What happens with custody now?” Description: Maria Puente interviewed top family
Article Title: “Jolie and Pitt’s lawyers face off over her bid to dump their private judge in divorce case” Description: Maria Puente interviewed celebrity divorce
Article Title: Britney Spears’s court-appointed lawyer joins manager in resigning after shocking conservatorship hearing Description: Suzy Byrne interviewed top family law attorney Christopher C. Melcher on
Article Title: “Will Britney Spears’ Dramatic Testimony Affect Other Cases, Laws on Conservatorship?” Description: Maria Puente interviewed top family law attorney Christopher C. Melcher regarding Britney Spears’
Article Title: “Britney Spears’ public support may not mean much in court” Description: Andrew Dalton interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer and family law expert Peter M.
Ben And Jen Back Again? Affleck And Garner Haven’t Reconciled But Are ‘Giving Things Another Try’
An “Arrangement Contract” Can Be Similar To A Restraining Order, Says Top Lawyer
What Happens To Your Debt After A Divorce?
[Source: The Street] January Is Known as ‘Divorce Month’ — Know These Red Flags explains top family law attorney Peter M. Walzer of acclaimed
[Source: Bravo] Get a divorce before the new year to save money on taxes. In CA file before June 30th. In NY file in
[Source: Bravo] CA’s Best Family Law Attorneys explain rules for what not to talk about with family for the holidays New Family Rule Enacted
[Source: Bravo] Married-To-Be Couples Now Protecting Future Wealth They Haven’t Made Yet In Prenups But how can you protect money you don’t even have yet?
[Source: Inside Edition] Man Who Claims He Filmed Wife’s Cheating With Drone Makes Startling Confession: ‘I Was Gonna Kill That Man’ explains top family law
[Source: US Magazine] Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie’s Lawyers Trying to Hash Out Custody Agreement: New Details explained by celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher C. Melcher
Article Title: Divorce will unspool the complex life Jolie and Pitt Created Description: Celebrity lawyer Peter M. Walzer, who is ranked as a best family
Congratulations to Cynthia Ponce, Ashley Quan, and Ashley W. Edwards for their selection to the Best Lawyers Ones to Watch list for 2027.
Honored to share that Walzer Melcher & Yoda LLP has been named in Legal 500's Private Client Guide for 2026. Steven Yoda and Christopher Melcher were also named as Leading Partners for their California Family Law guide. Congrats to all!
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Congratulations to associates Cynthia Ponce and Ashley Quan on their selection to @BestLawyers One to Watch for 2026.
The jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial found him guilty on two out of five charges. Christopher Melcher (@CA_Divorce) joined @CBSNews legal contributor Jessica Levinson with more details.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team has motioned for a mistrial twice since the sex trafficking and racketeering trial began. Christopher Melcher (@CA_Divorce) broke down the latest charges against Combs on @CBSNews.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team motions for mistrial in sex trafficking, racketeering trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team has motioned for a mistrial twice since the sex trafficking and racketeering trial ...
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