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Divorce

Divorce Lawyer Serving Contra Costa County

Most people generally agree that divorce is one of the most stressful and traumatic events an individual can experience. The dissolution of a marriage routinely involves a complex web of emotional, familial, financial, and legal issues that can have far reaching consequences, especially if children are involved. 

With or without children in the picture, divorce remains an emotionally-charged and inherently complex area of law, including the proper division of property and issues related to spousal support. To protect what is important to you, it is best to retain the services of an experienced divorce lawyer in Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, and Contra Costa County, California. 

If you are ready to move forward with the divorce process, a key issue that needs to be addressed early on is how you anticipate resolving specific issues related to the dissolution of the marriage. Specifically, can you and your spouse sit together in the same room and have a productive discussion about dividing property, marital assets, debts, child custody, spousal support, etc.? If the answer is yes, then you may want to consider mediation or a collaborative divorce. If not, litigation is the most likely path forward.

What is Mediation?

Mediation is an alternative to litigating your divorce in court. In a mediated divorce case, you and your spouse would agree to meet with a mediator whose role as a third-party neutral is confidential and unbiased. A mediator would provide general legal information, but not legal advice, to either you or your spouse. The mediator would use a structured problem-solving process to try and assist you and your spouse in ultimately reaching a resolution that is acceptable to both parties.

What is a “Collaborative” Divorce?

A “collaborative” divorce is a relatively new concept. It focuses on cooperation between the parties rather than confrontation. In a collaborative divorce, couples are able resolve their disputes in a fair, open and respectful manner through a process where both you and your spouse proactively agree to work together to develop solutions that work well for both parties, without going to court. In fact, at the beginning of a collaborative divorce process, both you and your spouse, along with your Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, and Contra Costa County divorce lawyers sign a contract stating that the attorneys will not escalate the matter to litigation. If an amicable agreement cannot be reached, both parties would need to retain new legal counsel.

You and your spouse, along with collaborative lawyers in Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, and Contra Costa County, agree to work as a team to try and settle all issues stemming from the dissolution of the marriage. In many instances, settling matters through the collaborative process takes less time and can save both parties money. 

Have Questions about Divorce in Contra Costa County? Contact The Geller Firm Today

If you have questions related to divorce laws in Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, or Contra Costa County, California, now is the time to contact The Geller Firm. Our team of experienced and respected Lafayette divorce attorneys are here to help during this difficult time. We are located in the San Francisco Bay Area and are proud to provide legal services in Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, and Contra Costa County, along with San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and Pleasanton. Our legal team is available for virtual and in-person consultations. Contact us today to schedule an appointment. 

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