As the economy suffers, divorcing spouses are looking towards mediation to resolve their differences. Our firm has seen an increase in the volume of mediated cases we handle. This is largely due to decrease in property values but also due to unemployment rates and salary freezes or cuts. Simply put, people do not have the money to spend on long, expensive, and hostile divorces.

Spouses are looking for other options to litigated cases. That is where mediation comes in. Our experienced trial attorneys have the knowledge that can help spouses save thousands of dollars.

We explain the law, review the facts, and advise our clients of the likely outcome of the case. In many cases, this helps our clients save money and avoid litigation. As tough as the economy is at this time, this is a great option for many couples.

We offer unbiased mediation services for individuals in Orange County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County, and San Bernardino County. In such cases, both spouses are our clients and we look out for the best interest of both parties. We do not represent one spouse’s interest over the other. If the parties reach an agreement, we can even offer them flat-fees on the processing of the legal documents.

Mediation allows for both parties to meet with an experienced attorney and get sound legal advise as to what the court might rule on any give issues. The attorney also helps the parties reach and agreement by helping arbitrate between them. Based on our attorney’s trial experience, we can help clients reach a deal that will be similar to what a judge would order.

For more information and a free consultation, contact us at info@dieferlaw.com or 800-589-9901.

There are affordable options to an expensive and highly contested divorce. A petition for dissolution of a marriage (a divorce) does not have to be expensive or prolonged. It is possible to get a quick, easy, and affordable divorce in Santa Ana and Orange County.

Many issues in a divorce can be resolved through settlement negotiations and open communication. It is when communication breaks down that most problems arise and this is usually when a divorce can prolong itself. However, individuals in the middle of a divorce need to know that there are options to a highly contested and expensive divorce.

In fact, our firm has extensive experience representing clients in uncontested divorce cases. The firm has also handled flat-fee cases, mediation, arbitration, and other services leading to cheap and affordable divorces. Many of our cases have been resolved for fees comparable to what a paralegal would charge.

As such, we know that it is possible for individuals to have aggressive and experienced legal representation at affordable prices. It is for that reason, that our firm offers flat-fee rates and mediation services.

For more information on affordable and effective legal representation in Santa Ana and Orange County, contact one of our attorneys at 800-509-9901 or info@dieferlaw.com.

While it can’t be proved that increasing oil prices directly affects the divorce rate, it is no secrete that financial problems is one of the biggest factors contributing to the high divorce rate in California. Over and over again, I see how financial difficulties puts a strain on a marriage. Usually, arguments over finances spill over onto other issues causing a couple to argue more and with more intensity.

Clearly no one can deny that a slowing economy, an increase in bankruptcy, and an increase in foreclosures has a correlation to the divorce rate in California. While one can argue on whether financial difficulties leads to a divorce, or whether it only brings to light issues that already exist, no one can deny the impact that it has on a marriage.

Similarly, financial strains also impacts the divorces process itself. During a slow economy, many divorcing couples want to minimize the fees they will incur in a divorce. The couple is more amicable to mediation, uncontested divorces, cheap divorces, or having one attorney do all the work for both sides. This can be a great option for couples that can put aside their differences for a common good, preserving the community property and dividing it between themselves as cheaply as possible.

Our firm handles many uncontested cases. This is a fast, economic, and less stressful way to dissolve a marriage. It also helps the couple preserve as much of the assets they have acquired as possible by greatly reducing the cost of the divorce.

For more information or a free consultation, please contact one of our experienced, caring, and affordable attorneys at 800-589-9901 or info@dieferlaw.com.