Donna Beck Weaver Family Law and Mediation
520 Broadway, Su. 350
Santa Monica, CA 90401
ph: 310-458-3336
fax: 310-393-0464
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California Divorce and
Family Law Options
Choosing A Healthier Way To Divorce
No surprise: divorce is ranked one of the most stressful experiences of adult life. As a divorce attorney who has walked this difficult path with clients many times over 30 years, Santa Monica family law attorney Donna Beck Weaver knows first hand that all divorces are not alike.
You may be getting a divorce, but you still have choices to make that can improve your life. If you need a divorce, you owe it to yourself and your children to find out your options for divorce to help you choose to make the most of your future.
If you need a divorce, focus on getting the protection you need:
- Protection from the negative emotional impact of divorce on yourself and your children
- Full disclosure of financial information
- Assistance in developing financial options
- More control over scheduling than with court-set hearings
- Assistance with conducting productive settlement discussions
- Settlement provisions tailored to your particular circumstances
- Help with structuring future parenting arrangements to reduce ongoing conflict
How Will You Get There
Los Angeles County couples who need a divorce are strongly encouraged to investigate Mediation and Collaborative Law, two processes for divorce that bypass court hearings and focus on a mutually acceptable settlement. In fact, the Los Angeles Superior Court takes the step of sending a letter to each person who files for divorce, encouraging them to avoid courtroom litigation and instead to use either Mediation or Collaborative Law to sort out the details of their divorce. Why? Read the Los Angeles Judge's letter.How We Can Help
At the office of Los Angeles divorce attorney and mediator Donna Beck Weaver, we emphasize processes that promote settlement of family law matters, including:- Divorce Mediation--to serve as the Mediator hired by you and your spouse, or hired by your divorce attorneys to guide the divorce process
- Mediation friendly attorney / Mediation consulting attorney--to help you prepare for mediation, review financial disclosures, develop settlement options, and review or prepare the final settlement documents
- Collaborative Law Attorney--to represent you and participate with you in settlement discussions (a greater level of legal support than the mediation consulting attorney)
- Situation Assessment--Whether you are just starting to think about divorce or seeking a second opinion, an in depth consultation can help you assess your options and set your direction
Special Expertise
Family Law Specialist Donna Beck Weaver's comprehensive experience in the family law field includes:
- court appointed settlement officer / mediator
- mediator hired by spouses
- mediator hired by divorce lawyers
- mediation friendly consulting attorney
- collaborative law attorney
- settlement attorney for party in litigation who wants to pursue settlement
- frequent lecturer and writer on family law topics
- court appointed substitute judge for vacationing family law judges
Donna Beck Weaver has worked to extend the availability of Collaborative Law to families in Southern California:
- Founder and past president of the respected organization Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association, www. Lacfla.org
- Awarded the Eureka Award by Collaborative Practice California
- Board of Directors of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, www.collaborativepractice.com
Contact Us
Contact us for a personal consultation about your California Family Law or Mediation matter.Resources for Divorce Resolution
- Hoping to avoid divorce? Dr. John Gottman’s books and seminars on The Art & Science of Love have helped many to repair and strengthen their marriage and avoid divorce. www.gottman.com
- If divorce is inevitable, consider alternatives like Mediation and Collaborative Law before heading to Court, advises Los Angeles Family Law Supervising Judge in this letter sent by the Court to all those who file for divorce in Los Angeles County: Letter from Los Angeles County Supervising Judge
- Financial Disclosure Forms. California law requires people to exchange detailed financial disclosures before a Divorce Judgment is granted. The purpose is to ensure that people are fully aware of all their family’s financial circumstances before making a divorce settlement. You can print out the forms below and use them as a worksheet to start gathering your financial data.
Declaration of Disclosure
Schedule of Assets and Debts
Income and Expense Declaration
- Hoping to avoid divorce? Dr. John Gottman’s books and seminars on The Art & Science of Love have helped many to repair and strengthen their marriage and avoid divorce. www.gottman.com
For assistance with your Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades or Culver City divorce matter, contact Santa Monica divorce attorney and mediator Donna Beck Weaver.
Keep Your Focus
"Since 95% of divorces eventually settle without need of a court trial, smart people hire a divorce lawyer who will help them prepare for a good settlement. Smart people avoid spending effort and money positioning for a trial that will likely never be needed." --Donna Beck Weaver, Los Angeles Family Law and Mediation
Contact Us at 310-458-3336 for a consultation about your Los Angeles family law matter.
520 Broadway, Su. 350
Santa Monica, CA 90401
ph: 310-458-3336
fax: 310-393-0464
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