An “Arrangement Contract” Can Be Similar to a Restraining Order
March 3, 2017
An “Arrangement Contract” Can Be Similar To A Restraining Order, Says Top Lawyer
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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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What Happens to Your Debt After a Divorce?
February 3, 2017
What Happens To Your Debt After A Divorce?
January Is Known as ‘Divorce Month’ — Know These Red Flags
January 13, 2017
[Source: The Street] January Is Known as ‘Divorce Month’ — Know These Red Flags explains top family law attorney Peter M. Walzer of acclaimed
Why Are So Many New Yorkers Rushing To Get a Divorce This Week?
December 29, 2016
[Source: Bravo] Get a divorce before the new year to save money on taxes. In CA file before June 30th. In NY file in
Rules for What Not to Talk About with Family for the Holidays
December 14, 2016
[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
Engaged Couples Protect Future Wealth with Prenups
December 6, 2016
[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?
Man Who Claims He Filmed Wife’s Cheating With Drone
November 16, 2016
[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
Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie’s Lawyers Trying to Hash Out Custody Agreement: New Details
September 29, 2016
[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
Celebrity Divorce will unspool the complex life Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt created
September 20, 2016
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
5 Smart Investment Moves to Make Before Marriage explained by top family law attorney
July 27, 2016
[Source: U.S. News & World Report] 5 Smart Investment Moves to Make Before Marriage explained by California top family law attorney Christopher C. Melcher,
TRUMP’S TAX LAW PUSHING PEOPLE TO DIVORCE FASTER TO SAVE MONEY
December 16, 2018
TRUMP’S TAX LAW PUSHING PEOPLE TO DIVORCE FASTER TO SAVE MONEY explains Top Family Law Attorney Peter M. Walzer [Source: Newsweek] TRUMP’S TAX LAW PUSHING
Celebrity Lawyer Peter M. Walzer begins AAML Presidency Term
November 13, 2018
[Source: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers] PETER M. WALZER BEGINS TERM AS PRESIDENTOF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MATRIMONIAL LAWYERS Chicago, IL, November 13, 2018 – The
Oh Boy, J.Lo Has Inserted Herself Into A-Rod’s Custody Battle With His Ex
November 13, 2018
[Source: Bravo] His ex-wife, Cynthia Rodriguez, was reportedly “blindsided.” Jennifer Lopez is butting into Alex Rodriguez’s custody battle with his ex-wife, Cynthia Rodriguez, and has a
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie set to take custody battle over their six kids to a ‘private’ trial
November 6, 2018
[Source: USA TODAY] The dragging-on divorce and custody battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is set to go to a trial next month because
Want a Divorce? Then Do It Right Now or Pay Much Bigger Tax Bill
November 2, 2018
Peter M Walzer discusses 2017 Tax overhaul creating urgency for high net worth couples considering divorce. [Source: Bloomberg] When a rich couple splits, divorce
Shahs of Sunset’s Mercedes “MJ” Javid Has a “Double Standard” Prenup (in Her Favor of Course)
October 23, 2018
[Source: Bravo] Mercedes “MJ” Javid and Tommy Feight, who are expecting their first child together, now have some financials to sort out. The Shahs of Sunset couple, who wed back in April,
Justin Bieber Needs to Cut the Nonsense and Get a Prenup Already
September 24, 2018
Justin Bieber Needs to Get a Prenup Already explains Top Family Law Attorney Peter M. Walzer. [Source: Bravo] The singer is worth $265 million
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: Could they go to trial over the kids?
September 12, 2018
Celebrity divorce lawyer advises celebrity divorce of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to settle over custody battle [Source: USA TODAY] It’s been two years since
Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump Divorce Update: Things Are Not So Friendly Anymore
July 26, 2018
[Source: Bravo] There are several possible reasons why the president’s son and his estranged wife are now in court. Donald Trump Jr. and his estranged
Can You Have a “Zero Contact” Solution With Your Ex If You Share Kids?
July 20, 2018
[Source: Bravo] A celebrity divorce lawyer tells us that’s very, very hard when you share a child together. It’s clear the stress from her custody
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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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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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