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Family Law We have handled volumes of
family law related cases in the state of California.
We provide aggressive representation to Californians
involved in all family law cases, ranging from
Divorce (both contested and uncontested), Child
Custody, Child Support, Alimony or spousal support,
Domestic Violence, Property Division, Adoption and
Guardianship.
If necessary, we are willing to work out payment
plans in many cases. If it is a quick, uncontested
divorce that you need, we can provide a service to
you in which we will file the papers for you the
same day that you consult with us.
For more information, please
contact our office at:
(310)734-6666 or email one of our attorneys with
your
questions at:
info@rastegarlaw.com.
Alternative Dispute
Resolution
Alternative dispute resolution
or commonly known as “ADR” refers to dispute
resolution processes and techniques that fall
outside of the government judicial process.
"Alternative" dispute resolution is usually
considered to be alternative to costly litigation.
Some courts now require some
parties to resort to ADR of some type, usually
mediation, before permitting the parties' cases to
be tried. The rising popularity of ADR can be
explained by the increasing caseload of traditional
courts, the perception that ADR imposes fewer costs
than litigation, a preference for confidentiality,
and the desire of some parties to have greater
control over the selection of the individual or
individuals who will decide their dispute.
ADR is generally classified
into at least three subtypes: negotiation,
mediation, and arbitration. The salient features of
each type are as follows:
- In negotiation,
participation is voluntary and there is no third
party who facilitates the resolution process or
imposes a resolution.
- In mediation,
there is a third party, a mediator, who
facilitates the resolution process (and may even
suggest a resolution, typically known as a
"mediator's proposal," but does not impose a
resolution on the parties.
- In arbitration,
participation is typically voluntary, and there
is a third party who, as a private judge,
imposes a resolution. Arbitrations often occur
because parties to contracts agree that any
future dispute concerning the agreement will be
resolved by arbitration.
For more information, please contact our office at:
(310)734-6666 or email one of our attorneys with
your
questions at:
info@rastegarlaw.com.
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