- DivorceDivorce Mediation: Spouses who do not agree on issues may try to reach agreement through mediation, with or without their own counsel. In this process Mr. McGowan impartially works toward parties’ reaching their own acceptable terms, rather than fighting in court to have terms imposed upon them by a judge. In this capacity, Mr. McGowan does not favor either side, nor can he thereafter represent either side against the other. He does not impose his own ruling. Instead he strives to guide parties to reach their own acceptable terms and conditions in an agreement.
- Child SupportCalifornia law allows for a broad range of custody arrangements, visitation arrangements, and child support arrangements that are as individual and varied as families themselves. As long as parents agree with the arrangements and children are thriving, the courts need not be involved in the custody and child support arrangements.
- Child Custody and VisitationYour children are our first priority. We are dedicated to ensuring that their needs remain at the forefront for your child custody case.
- Adoption
- Premarital AgreementPrenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements serve essentially the same purpose. Prenuptial signifies an agreement created before a marriage or civil union; a postnup is created thereafter. Many couples today hire lawyers to prepare prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for a number of reasons...
- Guardianship
- Spousal SupportWhether you are seeking to collect spousal support or protect yourself against unmanageable support obligations, we have the experience, skill, and strategy to achieve results.
- Legal SeparationYour advocate for the complex legal matters surrounding divorce and legal separation of married couples and domestic partnerships including...
- DUI/DWI
- Fraud
- Restraining OrderFamily violence and domestic abuse are serious problems for too many Californians. For a family law attorney and his client, domestic violence and restraining orders can present special challenges in family court.
- Business Formation
- Business DisputesBusinesses face a host of challenges and business owners often find themselves understandably frustrated or confounded by our complex legal system. The Law Offices of Mark J. McGowan, P.C., handles a wide variety of business litigation cases and provides clear counsel amidst the panoply of business situations. As a business owner, you can often protect yourself from unseen legal problems by hiring an experienced business attorney to help your business grow throughout the years, and to represent you, should larger disputes arise. Attorney Mark McGowan is available to assist you with a wide range of business law matters, from decisive business counsel to business litigation and trial representation on your behalf.
- Business Transactions
- Wrongful Termination
- Employment Contract
- Non-compete Agreement
- Sexual Harassment
- Real Estate LitigationThe Law Offices of Mark J. McGowan offer a wide range of transactional real estate legal services and real estate litigation services for commercial and residential clients, be they individuals, LLCs, or partnerships. From the purchase and sale to everything in between, The Law Offices of Mark J. McGowan will help you make certain your investment is secure.
- Construction Litigation
- Real Estate Transactions
- Estate PlanningMark is certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the California State Bar as a Specialist in Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning and Probate, and is experienced in all related areas including...
- WillsOn the legal side you have given my wife (Zippi) and I peace of mind with your diligent review and update of our Family Trust and Wills. The complexity and pit falls that await anyone without a Living Trust, Last Will and Testament, etc. can only be explained and limited by a person of your caliber.
- TrustsA living trust, also called a revocable trust, allows you pass on property while avoiding the costs, delays, and risk associated with probate. A living trust is one of the most important financial documents most individuals and families will prepare in their lifetime.
- Power of Attorney
- ProbateMark J. McGowan is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Stanford University (1981) and of Stanford Law School (1984). As a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, a license and distinction of the California State Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization, he is devoutly dedicated to providing each selected client with personal, caring counsel, attentive accessibility, diligent performance and quality service.
- Tax Law