Campbell Mediation vs. Litigation Lawyers

Santa Clara County Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorneys

In family law matters, is it better to resolve a dispute through mediation or litigation? There is no clear-cut answer to this question, as each family and each case is unique. Many people prefer to resolve issues through mediation, which is a non-contentious form of dispute resolution that tends to be less costly and time-consuming than litigation. However, not all disputes can be resolved through mediation. Often it is necessary to go to court to resolve a divorce, child custody, or property division matter.

At the Law Offices of Robert J. Tennant, we help clients resolve family law disputes in a way that maximizes their divorce settlement. Our attorneys have more than 50 years of combined legal experience, mediating amicable divorce settlements for clients throughout the Santa Clara County area. When mediation is not the best option for settling a dispute, we confidently pursue our clients' best interests in court.

Mediation vs. Litigation

• Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that encourages cooperation in settling disputes. In mediation, disputing parties are each represented by a lawyer, and a third-party neutral mediator guides the dispute resolution process. Find out more about mediation.
• Litigation is the process of settling a lawsuit in court. A family law judge ultimately decides how the case will be settled. Parties are each represented by attorneys in litigation.

Seeking the Best Possible Settlement on Behalf of Clients

One of the goals of our law firm is to get our clients the best possible bottom line settlement possible. No two cases are the same, so our approach in seeking that goal varies from client to client.

For example, if a client gets a lower settlement but spends less on mediation than he or she would have on litigation, mediation may be a more lucrative option. When you meet with an attorney in our Campbell law office, we will discuss specific ways to maximize your settlement.

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For more information about mediation vs. litigation, contact our law office today to talk to an experienced family law lawyer.