Matthew Govan

Matthew Govan

Govan Law Office, P.A.
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • Maine
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Biography

Attorney Matthew Govan is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, University of Maine School of Law, and University of Southern Maine at Portland. He most recently obtained his masterâs degree in Social Work at the University of Southern Maine at Portland in May 2012.

Attorney Govan enrolled in every course that the University of Maine School of Law offered at the time in the areas of family law and childrenâs advocacy. He and a fellow student created the curriculum for and led a class titled The Child, Family and State. After becoming a member of the Maine Bar in 2005, attorney Govan took cases as a Guardian ad litem in child protective matters, and as a parentsâ attorney in various family matters. While still focusing mainly on family law, attorney Govan has expanded his law practice to include landlord tenant, probate and wills, and real estate matters that were first arising out of the needs of his clientele.

Govan Law Office has the strong belief that parents are best suited to determine what works best for the care of their children. In the absence of the collaboration needed to come to an agreed upon order, which meets the needs of their children, and an equitable financial arrangement to move on from divorce, zealous advocacy is of utmost importance in the family law courts. This often requires hearings. Govan Law Office is dedicated to getting the best outcomes for their clients.

Education
University of Maine - University of Southern Maine
MSW (2012)
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University of Maine - School of Law
J.D. (2003)
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Professional Experience
Board Chair
Maine Collaborative Law Alliance
Current
http://mainecollaborativelaw.com
Awards
Katahdin Counsel
Maine Judicial Branch
Professional Associations
Maine State Bar  # 009787
Former Member
Current
Activities: Family Law Section
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Maine Collaborative Law Alliance
Former Chair
Current
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Maine Collaborative Law Alliance
Board Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
Activities: Family Law Section
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Cumberland County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Maine Guardian ad Litem Institute
Member
Current
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Katahdin Counsel
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Maine
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Fees determined by hourly rate. Retainer required.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Adoption
  • Child Support
  • Paternity
  • Post-Judgment Motions
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Website
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Contact & Map
Govan Law Office, P.A.
97 India Street, 2nd Floor
PO Box 17647
Portland, ME 04112
Telephone: (207) 774-2414
Fax: (207) 563-9067