Pleasanton, California, Divorce Mediation Lawyer
Divorce can bring feelings to the surface that are hard to confront, and it is understandable to want to avoid these particularly sensitive or hurtful subjects when dealing with your spouse. It may be tempting to hire an attorney who will work against your spouse with the expectation that your partner will do the same, and hope that "fairness" results from this time-consuming and expensive tug-of-war. But by working together to find a middle ground, you can achieve the same outcome and spend less time, money, and energy in the process.
At the Law Office of Michael P. McDeavitt, we encourage you to seriously consider divorce mediation before you contemplate litigation against your spouse. By going to trial, you not only lose time and money, but you give up control over the outcome of your case to a judge who may have a very different idea of justice. Attorney Michael P. McDeavitt is a Certified Family Law Specialist who provides a wide variety of divorce mediation services, from guiding couples through uncontested divorce to representing individuals in collaborative divorce cases. If you have questions about whether mediation is appropriate for you, contact our firm for a consultation about your case.
Mediation isn't just a more efficient use of time and money-it is also less stressful for both couples and their children. While both parents may have their child's best interests in mind, a custody battle that plays out in court can seriously affect the child's emotional wellbeing. By cooperating with your spouse when crafting a parenting plan, you can reach a similar result without creating an unnecessary emotional burden for your child.
Our firm offers the following divorce mediation services:
- Collaborative divorce
- Support agreements
- Property division
- Negotiating child support
- Uncontested divorce
- And many more
Before you consider litigation, speak with a compassionate and experienced family law attorney about what mediation can offer you. Contact Michael P. McDeavitt, Certified Family Law Specialist, for a consultation about your divorce case.
The Law Office of Michael P. McDeavitt
5776 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 345
Pleasanton, CA 94588-4514
(925) 227-1490
The Law Office of Michael P. McDeavitt provides legal advice and representation to residents of Pleasanton, California, and nearby communities in the East Bay Area including Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Concord, Berkeley, Richmond, San Leandro, Livermore, Alameda, Union City, Walnut Creek, Castro Valley, Tracy, San Ramon, Danville, Martinez, and Dublin, California (CA). We practice primarily in Alameda County and Contra Costa County.
