Alternatives to the traditional divorce process are increasingly popular in the Bay Area. Instead of enduring a drawn-out fight over property division, spousal support and child custody, divorcing couples can turn to one of several alternative dispute resolution (ADR)...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Divorce meditation vs. collaborative divorce: What’s the difference?
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, you may want to approach your divorce in a different way. Maybe you both want to avoid your divorce becoming a battlefield, where you each fight to get an outcome you want and spend a lot in legal fees. Maybe you are parents...
What are the benefits of alternative dispute resolution?
Alternative dispute resolution, or ADR as it is commonly called, refers to the method of resolving legal disputes without having to go through litigation. Though California judges might review the validity of chosen ADR methods used in divorce, they will rarely...
Control your divorce process
What is divorce to you? Many people in California look at it as the end of a relationship. However, relationships tend to persist — whether we want them to or not. This is even more so when ongoing maintenance agreements are involved, such as alimony, child...
Uncontested divorce is not recommended for everyone
In a best-case scenario, divorcing couples in California and elsewhere would be able to sort out their disagreements without the aid of the court. The fortunate ones who do so end their marriages amicably through alternative dispute resolution methods, such as...
What are the benefits of mediation during my divorce?
You might hesitate to file for divorce because you’ve heard too many horror stories about costly court battles that take months and are fraught with conflict. Is there a way for you and your spouse to end your marriage in a peaceful, mutually beneficial manner?...
How does a collaborative divorce work?
You may wish to avoid the heartache, cost and time of a court battle, so you are looking into amicable divorce methods. You considered mediation, but you and your spouse have too much at stake and a significant amount of conflict, especially when it comes to child...
Mediation for same-sex couples
At the , we understand that when you and your same-sex partner seek a California divorce, our laws may or may not apply to your specific situation. Many state laws do not fully consider the special problems that you and other same-sex...
How you can prepare for your upcoming divorce mediation
A divorce mediation in California is worth striving for. While a divorce proceeding could bring out the worst in both parties, a mediation encourages cooperation and mutually agreed upon solutions between spouses. If you see mediation as a worthy alternative dispute...
