San Diego Divorce

When you are considering a San Diego divorce, an understanding of how divorce laws relate to your situation can help you make informed decisions. At the Law Offices of Mark A. Reed, our divorce lawyers can listen to you, explain relevant laws, and discuss options for divorce.

San Diego divorce law allows for several alternatives

An average San Diego divorce process can be litigated at a cost of about $20,000. An uncontested divorce resolves the case through negotiated settlement where the parties need not go to court and can be less expensive. If the divorce in San Diego is contested, it may be so complex that it could take years to resolve, all the while piling up expensive legal bills. Before choosing the best path for your family, it is very important to understand the complexity of divorce law in San Diego and how it can end up costing you a lot of money.

Approaches to divorce

Today many people prefer a San Diego mediation or collaborative law over traditional litigation because it is less costly, less stressful, easier on the children, and generally allows faster resolution.

While a mediator must remain impartial, spouses may still consult with their lawyers to get a legal opinion and ensure the decisions they make during mediation protect their rights.

Collaborative divorce allows both spouses to consult with other professionals such as divorce coaches, child specialists, and financial consultants. Drawing on their expertise can provide couples with the necessary information to reach a fair settlement. Both mediation and collaborative law allow spouses to be in control of the outcome of their divorce. They also typically leave couples in a better position to deal with co-parenting and take responsibility together for raising their children.

Taking your case to trial

When discussion is not possible or one spouse is so dominant that the other spouse’s views are utterly stifled, litigation may be the only way to protect a client’s rights. Domestic violence and sexual abuse, along with drug or alcohol addiction, often rule out mediation or collaborative law as options. A San Diego divorce lawyer must be flexible, thoroughly understand the client’s situation, and know which approach best benefits the client—alternative dispute resolution, collaborative divorce, divorce mediation or litigation.

Find out how the Law Offices of Mark A. Reed can help you deal with divorce.

Discuss divorce with a knowledgeable San Diego divorce lawyer