team-member

Catherine Marie Goodrow

Orange, CA

Licensed for 22 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

Catherine M. Goodrow is a Certified Family Law Specialist, and has been in private practice since 1999. She is a partner in the Law Offices of Presley & Goodrow, A Law Partnership, where she practices in the area of family law exclusively. Ms. Goodrow received her B.S. degree in research psychology from California State University, Long Beach and her J.D. degree from Western State University, Fullerton. She co-authored an article published in the Orange County Lawyer Magazine entitled “Rebutting the Custody Evaluation” regarding child custody evaluations and Evidence Code sections 730 and 733. Recently, she taught a seminar for the National Business Institute entitled “Family Law From A to Z”. In 2014, she joined colleagues in Italy to present a family law seminar, "Love American Style." She is a member of the Orange County Bar Association (member, Family Law Section), the State Bar of California (member, Family Law Section), the American Bar Association (member, Family Law Section), Lex Romana (Italian Bar Association) and the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS). As a partner at Presley & Goodrow, Ms. Goodrow assisted Wilma Presley, the first Director of the Orange County Chapter of ACFLS, in establishing the Orange County Chapter. She is currently a member of the long range planning committee of the Orange County Chapter of the ACFLS.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Law Offices of Presley & Goodrow A Law Partnership333 City Boulevard West Suite 1420Orange, CA, 92868333 City Boulevard West Suite 1420Orange, CA, 92868

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

Sheryl
August 10, 2017

Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't say enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

anonymous
April 19, 2017

Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impact lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.