Going through a divorce is never pleasant however it doesn't need to be a bitter battle. When both parties end up in litigation it's costly and very stressful and when there are children involved it's tough on them too. For these reasons, these days more and more people are seeking an alternative to bitter court room battles and choosing either mediation or collaborative law. Mediation means that you have one person who represents both parties - neither has their own attorney. The mediator will act in a neutral capacity and facilitate communication between the parties until both come to an agreement on all issues such as the division of property and child custody/visitation. In collaborative law each person has their own attorney however they agree to work together to find a mutually beneficial agreement.

Elizabeth Jones is an Orange County mediator and collaborative law attorney. Ms Jones has extensive experience in family law and will take a case to litigation if that's what the client wants however she is a strong believer in mediation or collaborative law. She says "Go to court and you let a Judge make some of the most important decisions of your life. Going to court is stressful, extremely expensive and very hard for everyone involved so avoiding that is better all around. With support and legal advice you can make those decisions for your family and your future."

To find out more about mediation or collaborative law contact Ms Jones at 714 973-7904.