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Divorce

California Divorce Lawyer • Certified Family Law Specialist

A dissolution of marriage, also referred to as divorce, can be a stressful, emotional event in people's lives. It necessitates an attorney who is sensitive to this fact. The process is confusing, the outcome is riddled with fear and the changes people face are challenging.

At the Law Offices of William M. Strachan in Huntington Beach, California, when representing someone in a divorce, we work to resolve client concerns promptly, in as favorable a manner as possible. We help you to build a solid foundation for your new life. Contact us for a free initial consultation about your divorce and legal separation and issues.

A History of Quality Representation

Our firm's founder, attorney William M. Strachan is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a family law specialist. In family law practice for 22 years, he brings insight, knowledge and invaluable skill to his representation of your divorce needs.

Contested and Uncontested Divorce in California

There are two ways to resolve issues in a dissolution of marriage case in California. The dissolution case can be contested or uncontested. In an uncontested divorce you and your spouse agree to the terms of your divorce without the need for a trial. Uncontested divorce is generally cost-effective and time-saving in comparison to a contested divorce.

In a contested divorce, you and your spouse are unable to reach a settlement regarding matters such as:

When an acceptable agreement cannot be reached through negotiation or mediation, it becomes necessary to go to trial to protect your best interests. We will aggressively fight for the outcome you desire.

Divorce Mediation

Mediation is a way for spouses to resolve issues in a cooperative manner during a divorce. Sometimes the best results arise when two people decide to work together. Given the expense and uncertainty of a divorce, we always recommend that people try to resolve issues through pretrial mediation.

It is best to have an experienced trial attorney represent you in mediation. When the other side is aware that a skilled, experienced litigator is representing you, it can lead to a more favorable mediation.

Let our experience go to work for you. Contact us online or at 714-841-1931 for a free initial consultation.

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At the Law Offices of William M. Strachan, located in Huntington Beach, California, we represent clients in divorces and family law cases in Orange County and Los Angeles County, including the cities of Santa Ana, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Fullerton, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Westminster, Long Beach, Glendale, Huntington Park, Santa Clarita, Pomona, Torrance, Pasadena, Lancaster, Thousand Oaks, Palmdale, El Monte, Inglewood, Downey, West Covina, Norwalk, Burbank, LA, Camp Pendleton, and the South Bay.