Biography
Richard C. Houghton
More than thirty-five years of practice, a trial lawyer's background, and a focus on resolving family law matters for professionals and business owners without unnecessary litigation.
Richard C. Houghton has practiced law for more than 35 years and represents professionals, business owners, and individuals in family law matters where financial issues, retirement plans, and property interests require careful analysis and strategic resolution.
A litigator's foundation
Early in his legal career, Mr. Houghton maintained a successful trial practice representing business owners, professionals, and executives in complex civil litigation. Over the course of that practice he tried more than 75 jury trials and hundreds of court trials, gaining extensive courtroom experience that continues to inform his strategic approach to resolving family law disputes.
Twenty years focused on family law
For more than the past twenty years, Mr. Houghton has focused his practice on family law matters. Drawing on his litigation background, he works strategically to resolve disputes efficiently and to help clients avoid unnecessary litigation whenever possible.
Today his practice emphasizes thoughtful planning and the drafting of agreements designed to prevent conflict and protect clients' interests, including:
Many of Mr. Houghton's cases involve complex financial issues, including retirement plans, business interests, and real property acquired before or during marriage.
When litigation cannot be avoided
Mr. Houghton works with clients to resolve disputes in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. His office frequently utilizes alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and private judging with retired judges, to move cases toward resolution as quickly as possible.
Clients we represent
Our office frequently represents business owners, physicians and other professionals, executives and managers, individuals with complex financial assets, spouses of professionals or business owners, working individuals, homemakers, and retirees.
If you have questions about divorce or family law in the Coachella Valley, Riverside County, or San Bernardino County, you may contact our office to schedule a consultation. Prospective clients are welcome to schedule an initial consultation, in person or by video conference, to discuss their situation and available options.
Client communication and online services
This website is designed as a resource for both existing and prospective clients. Current clients may use it to communicate with our office by email, schedule appointments in person or by video conference, receive correspondence from our office and third parties, and access documents relating to their case files.
Consultations
Discuss your situation in confidence.
Prospective clients are welcome to schedule an initial consultation, in person at our Indian Wells office or by video conference, to review their circumstances and available options.