Collaborative Law & Mediation in Divorce
Collaborative Law
A collaborative law case is made up of four-way meetings in which the parties and their lawyers work together to resolve your divorce, property division, custody and support, and other related concerns, outside of the courtroom. Each attorney still represents his or her own client and their interests. However, both attorneys focus on the big picture of helping you resolve your divorce in an open and respectful manner in a neutral setting, striving for fairness.
In keeping with the principles of cooperation necessary to collaborative law, we'll work with you to invent solutions and negotiate fairly in order to reach a mutually agreed upon settlement.
Mediation
Divorce mediation is a confidential process outside of court in which a mediator acts as a neutral third party, facilitating the mutual resolution of divorce-related issues. Mediation can provide many advantages, generally saving time and being less costly than litigation. Moreover, its benefits may continue well into the future because mediation can cultivate a more cooperative relationship that endures after the divorce, greatly benefiting your children. A mediator does not make decisions for you and your spouse, and parties are often encouraged to have their own attorneys since the mediator's role is to assist in reaching agreement and to provide legal information. A mediator does not represent either spouse, and consequently, the mediator does not give the parties advice.
If you prefer having an attorney, we'll advise you, prepare documents to be submitted to the court, consult with you on complex issues such as property division, and review the agreement. As always, we are committed to maximizing the options in your best interest while keeping your future and that of your family in mind.
Related Legal Services
Our clients are also able to draw on our firm's expertise in business law, real estate, and wills and trusts, and its partners' experience in managing an independent real estate brokerage firm, to have all their divorce-related legal needs handled efficiently and in confidence within the same firm. For further information, please see our related websites:
How to Contact San Diego Law Firm
We handle matters throughout California, and new clients are always welcome. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact us either by:
Telephone: (619) 794-0243
E-mail: contactus@SanDiegoLawFirm.com
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