Navigating any legal family matter-be it a divorce, child custody dispute, or alimony agreement-is never easy. For the people involved, the emotional challenges and legal complexities of the family law system can be overwhelming. With the right Boise divorce lawyer on your side, however, you can have the confidence and peace of mind you need to effectively navigate the various legal challenges ahead.
At Derek A. Pica, PLLC, our team is here for you when you need us most. Since 1992, our firm has been representing individuals and families throughout the Treasure Valley, providing personalized legal guidance and support for a variety of family law issues. We understand that there is no one-size-fits-all solution; instead, we provide each and every client with the individualized attention and care they deserve.
At Derek A. Pica, PLLC, our team is here for you when you need us most. Since 1992, our firm has been representing individuals and families throughout the Treasure Valley, providing personalized legal guidance and support for a variety of family law issues. We understand that there is no one-size-fits-all solution; instead, we provide each and every client with the individualized attention and care they deserve.
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Based in Boise, Idaho and serving clients throughout the Treasure Valley and surrounding areas, Derek A. Pica, PLLC provides pragmatic, straightforward, and personalized solutions to complex family law issues, as well as various estate planning matters. Our goal is to help our clients make the best possible decisions regarding their unique family situations.
Derek A. Pica is an experienced and highly regarded family law attorney in Boise. Since 1992, his firm has been representing individuals and families who are navigating complex legal matters, including divorce and estate planning, throughout the Treasure Valley and surrounding areas.
Derek A. Pica offers his clients a straightforward and honest approach; he does not sugarcoat things but, instead, provides realistic advice and practical legal solutions tailored to each unique situation.In every case, he strives to find the most efficient and economical solutions for his clients, working to familiarize himself with every aspect and minor detail of his clients' cases.
Derek A. Pica offers his clients a straightforward and honest approach; he does not sugarcoat things but, instead, provides realistic advice and practical legal solutions tailored to each unique situation.In every case, he strives to find the most efficient and economical solutions for his clients, working to familiarize himself with every aspect and minor detail of his clients' cases.
Since 1992, Boise family law attorney Derek A. Pica, PLLC has been representing clients in all types of family cases in Boise, ID and throughout the Treasure Valley and surrounding areas. With over 33 years of legal experience and three decades exclusively focused on divorce, child custody, and legal family cases, Derek A. Pica, PLLC has extensive knowledge and trial skill.
Adopting a child is an exciting time, but the legal process of adopting a new member into your family or adopting a stepchild can be confusing. An experienced adoption lawyer in Boise can help guide you and make the process less stressful. At Derek A. Pica, PLLC, our Boise adoption lawyer offers experienced and compassionate representation to help make the legal process as efficient as possible.
Idaho courts may award alimony (also known as spousal support or maintenance) when they find that one spouse is not self-supporting. These payments may be awarded to either the wife or husband and the court considers many factors when determining if alimony should be awarded, how much should be paid, and the duration of the payments.
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Christina Boulay
Jul 05, 2020
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I began my battle with the judicial system in January 2017. Unfortunately I did not find Derek Pica until October 2019. Severe damage was done to my case by two previous attorneys, including me, in my attempt to represent myself. I have never seen anyone work as hard as Mr. Pica to try and help me, ensure my case was heard, and to ask for fairness and justice. I will always be forever grateful for Mr. Pica and his relentless professionalism and moral compass, to ask people, including other attorneys, forensic investigators, and judges to do the right thing. I consider myself very lucky to have
John Knowles
Nov 11, 2019
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Steve Cross
Sep 09, 2019
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Mr. Pica has represented me for a significant amount of time, years, concerning my divorce and parental rights/custody. He has been absolutely professional the entire time, while still aggressively protecting my rights. He has given on point advice on all issues. I have, and will continue, to refer friends to him for legal help.
Derek Nalewajko
Aug 10, 2019
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Derek was referred to me from a friend from work who had excellent results. My experience was the same if not better. Unlike many attorneys in this field who attempt to generate income from dragging on cases (read that drama) and not achieving results, Mr Pica’s rates were reasonable, always attempted to not waste time in endeavors that just increased billable hours and most importantly achieved the results that I was looking for. In the end he also recovered half of my attorney’s fees from the other party. All of this was done while navigating the courts in an ethical manner and looking to
Frank J. Fazzio Jr Md
Aug 02, 2019
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Unlike some of the negative reviews, Mr. Pica represented ME, not the other party. A party who lost to Mr. Pica can then write a negative Google review of Mr. Pica!!?? Be that as it may, here is my experience with Mr. Pica.
I was involved in a complicated, multi-part lawsuit involving me as the plaintiff and a municipality, a multistate bank, and a real estate developer - all as defendants. The other side had multiple attorneys representing the bank, the City had its attorney, the developer hired one of the largest law firms in Idaho. Mr. Pica was methodical. He READ the minutes of City Council
I was involved in a complicated, multi-part lawsuit involving me as the plaintiff and a municipality, a multistate bank, and a real estate developer - all as defendants. The other side had multiple attorneys representing the bank, the City had its attorney, the developer hired one of the largest law firms in Idaho. Mr. Pica was methodical. He READ the minutes of City Council
Karyn Kyle
Jan 21, 2019
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Hired Derek Pica for Child Custody.
Our son hired Pica as he wanted full custody of his son.
He achieved this but we believe it was only because the mother backed out of the fight.
We were not impressed with Pica at all.
Errors in paperwork.
He is not an aggressive lawyer.
We felt he was not personally caring but after the money only.
We do not recommend him.
We will not use him again.
Our son hired Pica as he wanted full custody of his son.
He achieved this but we believe it was only because the mother backed out of the fight.
We were not impressed with Pica at all.
Errors in paperwork.
He is not an aggressive lawyer.
We felt he was not personally caring but after the money only.
We do not recommend him.
We will not use him again.
