In California today, there are currently six options for divorce. Our culture has steered most divorces towards the court process. However, people are beginning to realize that there are other options that are more suited to their particular goals.
DIVORCE OPTIONS IN CALIFORNIA
1. Litigate - Taking Your Divorce to Court
The most traditional method of divorce in the United States. We offer a comprehensive guide to divorcing in court. Learn what to expect from the courts, explore the forms and documents you can expect to see, and learn how we work with you to get the most out of the process. |
2. Mediate
Mediation is a popular alternative to divorce court. Click here to learn how this cost-effective negotiation process works. |
3. Collaborate
Quickly gaining momentum as the most popular method of divorce in the United States and Canada, Collaborative Divorce utilizes state-of-the-art technologies in communication and legal strategy to create win-win situations for divorcing couples and their children for a fraction of the cost of a litigated divorce. |
4. Arbitrate
Similar to Mediation, Arbitration operates in an out-of-court atmosphere. |
5. Negotiate (In the Shadow of Litigation)
Parties hire traditional lawyers, file papers, serve subpoenas, set depositions and conduct formal discovery for eighteen months or two years. After parties run out of money, they sit down to settle.
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6. Rent a Judge
Many people are not aware that Judges are available to handle divorce cases outside of the court system. You can hire Judges without paying normal costs associated with divorce court. |
7. Do-it-Yourself, I.E. - The "Kitchen Table" Approach
With the help of the internet, more couples are attempting to divorce without legal counsel. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of taking on a divorce without a guide! |
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