Donna Beck Weaver Santa Monica Divorce Attorney and Mediator
Donna Beck Weaver, Santa Monica Divorce Attorney and Mediator
520 Broadway, Su. 350
Santa Monica, CA 90401
ph: 310-458-3336
fax: 310-393-0464
weaver
Divorce in Santa Monica
and Los Angeles
Choosing A Healthier Way To Divorce
No surprise: divorce is ranked one of the most stressful experiences of adult life. As a divorce attorney of more than 32 years, Santa Monica family law attorney and mediator Donna Beck Weaver knows the territory well, but it may be new to you.
There are different paths you can take in divorce. Whether or not you are choosing the divorce, you can choose your path. You can choose to focus on your past or to focus on your recovery and your future. You owe it to yourself and your children to find out your options for divorce to help you make the most of your future.
Get the help you need to prepare for your future:
- 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
In Los Angeles County, couples who are getting a divorce are strongly encouraged to consider using Mediation or Collaborative Law, two methods for divorce that bypass court hearings and focus on reaching 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 Santa Monica divorce attorney and mediator Donna Beck Weaver, we emphasize methods that promote settlement of family law matters, including:- Divorce Mediation--We 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--We help you prepare for mediation, review financial disclosures, develop settlement options, and review or prepare the final settlement documents
- Collaborative Law Attorney--We 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, we can help you with an in depth consultation to assess your options and help you 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, after a long career as a divorce litigator, has worked to extend the availability of non-adversarial divorce solutions for families in Southern California:
- Founder and past president of the respected Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association, www. Lacfla.org
- Awarded the Eureka Award by Collaborative Practice California
- Served on Board of Directors of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, www.collaborativepractice.com
Contact Us
Contact us for a personal consultation about your Los Angeles Family Law, Divorce 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.
Read Us on Huffington Post
Sometimes helping a friend who is divorcing can be challenging. Read our tips published on Huffington Post "How Can I Help?"
Contact Us at 310-458-3336 for a consultation about your Los Angeles family law matter.
Donna Beck Weaver, Santa Monica Divorce Attorney and Mediator
520 Broadway, Su. 350
Santa Monica, CA 90401
ph: 310-458-3336
fax: 310-393-0464
weaver
