How can I get a Divorce in California?

There are many methods of getting a divorce in San Francisco Bay Area of California, and each method has its own advantages and disadvantages as well as price tag. 

1.     Do your own divorce without any attorneys ($)

2.     Hire a paralegal or a legal assistant to help with documents ($$)

3.     Meet with a consulting attorney for a few hours ($$)

4.     Divorce Mediation ($$)

5.     Each spouse hires his/her own attorneys for collaborative divorce ($$$)

6.     Each spouse can hire a litigation attorney to go to court ($$$$)

For example, a study in Boston claimed that the average cost of a divorce mediation is $6,600, compared to $26,830 for the lawyer negotiated divorce and $77,746 for the traditional family court litigation.  Not all divorces are the same, and you should choose the process that is both cost effective and protects your legal rights. Contact Gordon Family Law to learn which divorce process is right for your family. 

Contact amanda@gordonfamilylaw.com for more information.