Going through a divorce is often a draining, stressful and life-altering experience. No couple wants to end up divorced, but in certain situations it is inevitable, and about half of marriages end in divorce in America today. 

While a divorce is a difficult situation, it’s important to handle it with care to protect yourself moving forward and ensure you are treated fairly during the divorce proceedings. Even when it seems like a split can be amicable, there are still complications and the lengthy divorce process to navigate. In any divorce situation, it’s important to have a competent and experienced legal professional by your side to ensure you are protected.

Our family law practice is happy to be the trusted partner for so many people in the Bay Area, and we have the expertise and provide an excellent level of customer care to give you the best chance at a positive outcome in your case. We provide a full catalog of family and personal legal services and we are happy to make a positive impact in the lives of our clients even if they are going through a difficult situation.

Divorces are rarely cut and dry, and in most cases a divorce has unique characteristics which must be dealt with accordingly. In the sections to follow, we will cover a few different levels of service we offer for people with unique situations.

Contested vs. Uncontested Divorces

All divorces can fall into one of two categories: contested and uncontested. An uncontested divorce is rare, but has distinct advantages as far as cost, time to divorce and emotional toll. In an uncontested divorce, both parties agree to terms on all important issues and file for divorce in a unified manner. For this reason, uncontested divorce rulings cannot be appealed but they are faster and cheaper. Contested divorces are messier, and often require mediation and possible legal intervention to rule on who gets what. These divorces are more expensive, take longer and are harder on everyone involved.

Divorces with Large Asset Allocation

A wealthy couple will likely have a harder time with the divorce proceedings because they need to strike a balance on allocating their assets. In these cases, contested divorces can become very complex and need advanced legal consultation, mandated mediation and possibly intervention by the court system to come to terms on allocating which assets to which person.

Divorces with Custody/Support/Alimony Considerations

The goal of any couple divorcing with kids should be to put their interests first, and it’s important to try to keep both parents involved through joint custody when possible. Divorce proceedings can become more complex when child support and/or alimony is involved as well, and having an experienced attorney on your side can ensure you are treated fairly through the entire process.

If you have questions about your specific situation or want to learn more about how our team can help you through your divorce, we would be happy to discuss our services in more detail. Give us a call or book your consultation online to get started today.