San Diego Divorce Litigation Lawyers

Divorce Litigation in Southern California

Divorce litigation refers to the occasion when a divorce cannot be resolved through mediation or any other means of resolution – and must be resolved in a courtroom, with a judge. Litigation is usually a last resort for spouses who cannot agree despite their efforts to do so. Divorce litigation may have the negative effect of escalating the emotions and turmoil involved in a divorce, particularly for any children that are involved.

If your divorce is going to end in litigation, an experienced and aggressive divorce litigation attorney is absolutely necessary if you want to have a chance to protect your interests, get custody of your children and protect your financial wellbeing. If you do not hire a lawyer or if you work with an inexperienced attorney, your spouse’s attorney will likely rip your case to shreds and leave you high and dry at the end of your divorce trial.

When Divorce Litigation is the Only Answer

Your divorce litigation process will go much like any other court proceeding that you may have seen on TV, except that your case will not be tried before a jury. However, your divorce attorney will provide evidence, witnesses, expert testimony and information in your favor to try to get the outcome you need for your divorce. After both sides have been heard and all information/evidence has been seen, the judge will make a final ruling regarding all the issues heard in the divorce court, including visitation, custody, child support, alimony or spousal support, property division, and more.