A marriage is about many things when people decide to take this step.  Mostly, it’s about love and the chance to build a life together, but it’s also about moving forward in the world and working towards retirement.  Therefore, one of the truly unfortunate byproducts of a California divorce is that it can only take a matter of months to completely destroy a marital estate that both parties have spent years building.

This is one of the many reasons that couples will hesitate to move forward with a divorce.  No one wants to become mired in a legal battle that can take months if not years to complete, as these situations only add antagonism and general nastiness to the process.  In addition, the process can be exorbitantly expensive for both parties, leaving little behind to be divided in the property division.

Specifically, statistics have been compiled by different groups and entities, and these statistics show that litigating a divorce in California not only offers little upside for the parties who are battling, but that the average cost of a California divorce attorney in a litigated case will be approximately $50,000 for each party.  That means that couples who are going to litigate a California divorce can basically remove at least $100,000 from their estate before they even get started on any other solutions.

Carlsbad Divorce Mediation Lawyers

Based on the average cost listed above, people think that they are facing a choice of either biting the bullet and spending the money for a divorce or remaining in a marriage that neither party wants to continue.  Fortunately, there are other options, including the possibility of working the situation out by way of California divorce mediation.  This process is usually completed faster than litigation and it will not destroy years of work and saving.

If you and your spouse are facing the end of your marriage, you need to seek the help of Carlsbad divorce mediation lawyers who have helped many couples go their separate ways in a civil and efficient manner.  Contact Zonder Family Law today to schedule an initial consultation.