Poway Divorce Lawyer
Personalized Legal Representation to Support You During a Divorce
Griffith, Young & Lass, APC offers comprehensive legal counsel and representation to help you during your divorce in Poway, CA, and its surrounding areas. As leaders in the divorce and family law field, our team combines extensive professional experience and a compassionate approach to advocate for your rights and interests.
Our certified family law specialists understand how challenging a divorce can be and our team is dedicated to alleviating your stress and educating you on your legal options. We believe in empowering our clients to make informed choices. Our deep understanding of California laws can help you secure a positive outcome, but we know that no one knows your family as well as you do. By working together, we can find an effective strategy to get you a fresh start after your divorce.
Are you looking for a compassionate divorce attorney in Poway, CA, or its surrounding areas? Contact Griffith, Young & Lass, APC today at (858) 371-5569 to schedule a consultation.
Our Client-Focused Divorce Services Help You Navigate the Legal Process
From walking you through the residency requirements and initial filing for divorce to negotiating high net-worth dissolutions of marriage, we leverage our in-depth understanding of the law to protect your rights and interests.
In California, you can pursue an uncontested or contested divorce. In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse agree on all aspects of the termination of your marriage. A contested divorce happens if there is at least one point of dispute between both parties. You may remedy the disagreement outside of the courtroom via divorce mediation or go to trial.
While an uncontested divorce can save time and money and set up a positive foundation for co-parenting if you have young children, certain situations may call for a contested divorce. If you suspect your spouse is hiding assets or has previously been abusive to you and/or your children, a contested divorce can help minimize confrontation and the risk of intimidation.
At Griffith, Young & Lass, our divorce attorneys can help you negotiate spousal support, and we also have experience with military divorces that have certain specificities in addition to civilian dissolutions of marriage.
If you and your spouse share minor children, we can help draft and review a parenting plan that addresses child custody, visitation schedules, child support, and any other elements you may want to include in your agreement. Although a judge needs to approve your proposed parenting plan, our team can help increase your chances of securing approval.
Let Griffith, Young & Lass Protect Your and Your Family’s Future in Poway and Its Surrounding Areas
Although California law requires a six-month waiting period between the date of service of the divorce petition and the final ruling, we can still resolve the various aspects of your divorce within a few months. Even if you have to wait for the final ruling, we may reach agreements for all the terms of your marriage dissolution in fewer months. The necessary time for divorce proceedings can vary greatly depending on whether you seek an uncontested or contested divorce, the complexity and worth of your marital assets, and whether you share minor children.
At Griffith, Young & Lass, our client-focused approach keeps you and your loved ones at the heart of our strategies. During your initial consultation, you can expect a thorough and honest assessment of your situation and a discussion of your goals and expectations. We can walk you through your options and accompany you at every step of the process with time and cost-effective representation.
Call Griffith, Young & Lass, APC today at (858) 371-5569 or fill out our online form to schedule a consultation in Poway, CA, with one of our divorce lawyers.

Meet Our Team
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John N. Griffith, Esq., CFLS John N. Griffith, Esq., CFLS
Partner
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Catie E. Young, Esq., CFLS Catie E. Young, Esq., CFLS
Partner
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Amy J. Lass, Esq., CFLS Amy J. Lass, Esq., CFLS
Partner
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Shirin Asgari, Esq., CFLS Shirin Asgari, Esq., CFLS
Associate
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Noelle J. Slattery, Esq. Noelle J. Slattery, Esq.
Associate
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Eric Cowdery, Esq. Eric Cowdery, Esq.
Associate
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Joshua Yee, Esq. Joshua Yee, Esq.
Associate
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Shaudi Malekzadeh, Esq. Shaudi Malekzadeh, Esq.
Associate
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Lea Trojanowski, Esq. Lea Trojanowski, Esq.
Associate
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Greyson Sharp, Esq. Greyson Sharp, Esq.
Associate

Our Results Speak for Themselves
Over 100 5-Star Reviews Throughout Our Social Media Platforms
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The way John presented our case was pure genius with meticulous preparation and deliberate action in court.
“We were referred to John Griffith at GYL by our former attorney. I specifically was looking for an aggressive attorney that would yield results. John, Josh, and the firm performed flawlessly, and did ...”
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You cannot find a better law firm.
“I cannot say enough good things about John Griffith and this law firm. Each person i interacted with was responsive, intelligent, thoughtful and professional. Attorney Griffith worked very hard to ...”
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It was the best decision I’ve made yet and hopefully, it will be yours too.
“She doesn’t back down from anyone. It was the best decision I’ve made yet and hopefully, it will be yours too.”
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Understanding, accessible, and I was very happy with the outcome of my case. If I could give a higher rating I would!
“Easy to work with, forthcoming about the process, set realistic expectations, and always kept cost in mind.”
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All three lawyers worked together on the issues surrounding my case, which helped greatly when I was in need of answers or support.
“The GYL team is always prompt at returning calls & emails. From personal experience, I can tell you that they will not step away from your case until it's finished.”
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I couldn’t have made it without them! I highly recommend them!
“GYL has been an extraordinary support and backing in my divorce. Being a male in the military, the process for divorce and custody is difficult. GYL was extremely helpful, and I was able to full custody of my children. That alone is such a monumental feat.”
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Worth every penny! My custody case went as stress-free as it could possibly be.
“I hate seeing anyone go through custody battles but if you’re in that situation and need someone who is trustworthy and great at what they do, then I swear this is the place to get the help!”
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I highly recommend GYL if you are ever in need of a family law attorney.
“No matter who I corresponded with they were always knowledgeable of my case and quick to respond.”
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Highly professional and supportive in a very uncertain time in my life.
“My clearance was granted without any additional issues. I'd recommend this legal team to any Soldier needing help with their clearance.”
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Always willing to listen to your concerns. I would highly recommend.
“Compassionate and kind, however, he will fight for you and your best interests. He is calm and calculated and extremely smart.”
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Extremely helpful, responsive, and reasonable and got the job done amidst tenuous circumstances.
“She and her team were extremely compassionate, sensitive with me while concurrently advocating strongly on my behalf.”
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I felt like she was practical and knowledgeable and most importantly, she listened.
“The professional and succinct assistance was a much-needed breath of fresh air in the maze of hurdles and complications with our family law case.”
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