Publications

Walzer Melcher Commentates on Family Law

Publications in print

Peter M. Walzer and Christopher C. Melcher, the named partners of Walzer Melcher, are leading experts in the practice of family law in California.  Their focus on celebrity and high net worth family legal matters have made them industry experts not just in California but internationally, for handling complex financial and other discreet legal issues.  They have written some of the industry standard treatises on California family law practice regarding prenuptial and post nuptial agreements, financial discovery and evaluation of business assets, and other subjects, seeking  to improve the quality of legal representation for all family law clients.  Below is listing of the books, workbooks, scholarly articles and law review authored by Walzer Melcher attorneys.

When Fault Affects Fitness

WHEN FAULT AFFECTS FITNESS ABSTRACT:  TIPS ON HOW TO LITIGATE A CUSTODY CASE. By Peter M. Walzer ABA Family Advocate How to Fight the Custody Battle  For

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Pet Custody In Divorce

With pet custody in a divorce, many judges avoid making orders, viewing this issue as just one more thing the parties will fight about. Also, pets have

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Complex Jurisdiction Issues In Divorce

MANEUVERING THROUGH COMPLEX RULES IN DIVORCE ABSTRACT:  JURISDICTION ISSUES IN DIVORCE CASES ARE MORE COMPLEX THAN IN CIVIL LITIGATION. The jurisdictional requirements for an order for spousal support or attorneys’ fees are

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