The divorce process in California is not ‘one size fits all.’ What may work for one couple filing for divorce may not work for another. In some cases, the circumstances surrounding the case may allow couples to negotiate the terms of the settlement without help from...
Mediation
How does mediation work?
When people in California and elsewhere are preparing to get divorced, many assume that going to court is their only option. While litigation used to be the default, you may be encouraged to learn that you do not necessarily have to air your marital disputes before a...
The collaborative advantage
There are various benefits for taking your case in front of a California court. For example, you would have a thorough process, and each party could have its own legal representation. However, you may find that the process is sometimes not the most efficient or...
Will divorce mediation be beneficial?
In California, there’s a rise in people turning to divorce mediation rather than immediately hopping to litigation. Today, we at Christy, Keith & Donnell Family Law Group, P.C., will discuss how mediation can hold numerous benefits for every party involved. First of...
Tips for successful divorce mediation
Couples who are starting the divorce process in California may be feeling many emotions. For couples that can communicate and work together, the emotional toll may be less if they use mediation instead of litigation. When done right, it can save time, money and...
What role does a divorce mediator play?
When couples in California decide to get a divorce, those of you who are on relatively decent terms may be able to make use of mediation and collaborative law in order to have a divorce that is less fraught with combat than traditional cases that go to court. FindLaw...
What is mediation and what are the benefits of it?
When divorcing couples in California consider the process of ending a marriage, it may seem daunting and exhausting, but there is an alternative to a long, drawn-out court battle. Many are now turning to alternative dispute resolution, also known as mediation. FindLaw...