Exploring Different Paths to Family Law Resolutions
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a general term for legal procedures that are designed to help the parties to a dispute resolve their problems without resorting to potentially expensive and stressful litigation.
In the divorce and family law context, the most common forms of ADR are mediation and collaborative law. These procedures are particularly relevant in family law because people are concerned about the emotional consequences of taking a family dispute to court.
At the Law Office of Cecil & Cianci, PC, we believe that alternative dispute resolution, mediation, and collaborative law can be helpful in many divorce and family law cases. We also believe our clients should enter into these procedures with a full understanding of their options. Contact our Roseville law firm to schedule a consultation with an experienced family law ADR attorney.
Finalizing Divorces With the Help of Attorney Mediators
If you and your spouse are in general agreement about the terms of your divorce, an attorney can act as a mediator to help you iron out any remaining details, including the exact legal procedures that will be used to divide your community property.
Mediation can be a cost-effective, amicable way to finalize a divorce without any need for litigation. We are experienced at mediating divorce settlements between spouses.
This procedure is different from the mandatory mediation that the court will require if you get involved in a contested child custody case. It is also important to note that if we begin mediating your divorce and then, for whatever reason, you or your spouse decides to take the case into litigation, we will not be able to represent either of you.
Addressing the Growing Interest in Collaborative Law
Collaborative law is another alternative dispute resolution procedure that is often used to resolve divorce and family law disputes in California. In a collaborative proceeding, each party is represented by his or her own lawyer during negotiations. Everyone involved signs an agreement to seek an out-of-court resolution in good faith. If the divorce ends up in litigation, the attorneys must withdraw.
Aggressive Pursuit of Your Family Law Goals
In addition to divorce mediation, we also offer mediation services in other family law matters under similar conditions. Contact our law firm to discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of mediation, collaborative law and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
