The 3 Ways You Can Get Divorced in California

The 3 Ways You Can Get Divorced in California Many people come to Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell knowing nothing about the divorce process. We expect this, since there may have been no reason for them to know. If you’re in this position – you’re considering a divorce and don’t know the first thing about how it works in California – then this guide is for you. We’ll detail the three main ways California allows for a divorce. Read on and then call Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell at 909-482-1422 to learn more.

  1. Mediation

  2. In divorce mediation, the couple comes together and agrees that they’ll discuss everything openly and honestly. They work together to come up with an agreement that works for both of them and that satisfies them both. This is a great solution if you want to maintain control over how the divorce comes out. It’s especially useful when there are children involved or there’s significant property to divide.

    The way it works is that a neutral third party comes in to help establish the divorce agreement. It’s not the right choice for every couple, but for couples who are still on good or relatively good terms, it can be the fastest and least painful way to get it over with. It also can reduce costs because there is virtually no time spent in court.

  3. Collaborative divorce

  4. With this option, both spouse will hire their own divorce attorney. However, they still go into the process hoping that they can reach an agreement. Does this mean they won’t disagree throughout the process? Certainly not. In fact, it may get heated, but the goal is to eventually come to an agreement and to avoid court. In a perfect world, both partners would be polite, amicable, and respectful and the result would be a divorce that both agreed on.

  5. Divorce litigation

  6. For most couples, divorce litigation is the least desirable option. This is the choice for couples who can’t come to an agreement over essential terms of their divorce. They may not agree on how to divide their property or they may not agree on issues of child custody. During a contested divorce, the couple goes to court and a judge makes a final decision on how things are split and how custody is divided.

There are a lot of reasons that couples attempt to avoid litigation, including the higher cost, the stress involved for everyone, and the fact that they take much longer than other options. However, litigation is often necessary.

No matter which option you’re consider, there’s one thing for sure: You need the right divorce attorney on your side. At Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell we have years of experience, a commitment to you, and a priority to try and get things handled with minimum hassle. We will fight for your rights in a fair, professional, and experienced way. Call us today at 909-482-1422 to set up your appointment.