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Litigation or Alternative Dispute Resolution

Litigation involves contested legal proceedings.
For nearly 20 years, our attorneys have litigated hundreds of family law cases in Sonoma County and are experienced in all aspects of litigation.

In considering whether or not to proceed with litigation, due consideration should be given to the costs involved with it both financial and emotional.

Alternatives to litigation should also be considered. There are many alternatives to resolving any family law dispute outside of Court which are generally referred to as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

You may have heard of some of these alternatives as “mediation,” “collaborative law,” or “arbitration.”

These methods can often be the best approach for parties to resolve their disputes and should be considered by any party with a legal dispute.
Our firm offers services in all areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Whether or not one of these methods is appropriate for your case should be decided after consultation one of our experienced family law attorneys and include consideration of the facts, your personal goals and objectives.

If you are facing divorce, our divorce lawyers can provide the strong, compassionate legal support you and your family need during this difficult time. Our entire staff is involved, informed and looking forward to sharing our expertise and support.  

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Great Service and Results. I appreciate the way my case was handled and how The Family Law Firm personnel related with me throughout the process. Needing defense for something I didn't cause was extremely stressful. It also could have produced very uncomfortable results. But from the time I first spoke with them I felt comfortable and that they were there to support my best interests. From intake person to receptionist, office assistant, legal aid and attorney - all seemed to be very caring and available for whatever I needed, whether it be gathering information, holding my hand emotionally, representing me in court or handling billing. I would definitely use the services of The Family Law Firm again, if ever I have a need (and I hope I never need help again), and I will gladly refer people to them. Even if I never need legal help like this again, I will most likely always feel indebted and related to the people that helped me when I most needed it. Thanks for all your help.
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