Palimony / Marvin Actions: What Family Law Practitioners Need to Know

Sarah C. Clark is an attorney at Goldstein | Clark, An Association of Attorneys where she has devoted the past 17 years of her practice exclusively to family law and palimony (Marvin) actions. Throughout her career, Ms. Clark has advised and represented hundreds of individuals in complex Marvin claims, many of which involved significant crossover issues with traditional family law matters, including division of property, spousal support and breach of fiduciary duty. Her practice regularly involves high-conflict and high-asset disputes, requiring a sophisticated understanding of both family law principles and the contractual and equitable doctrines that govern nonmarital relationships. Ms. Clark is licensed to practice law in both California and New York, giving her a broader perspective on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

Alphonse Provinziano is a board member of the Los Angeles County Family Law Executive Committee. He is the founder of Provinziano & Associates, which focuses on all aspects of family law, including divorce and child custody disputes, domestic violence and restraining orders, grandparents’ rights, prenuptial agreements, and family matters involving celebrities and other high net-worth individuals. A longtime Los Angeles-based family law attorney, Provinziano is sought after for his years of experience navigating high-stakes divorces as well as his comprehensive knowledge of nuanced and complex financial matters.