Orange County Divorce Attorney
Family Law Lawyer

When a couple decides to get a divorce or consider legal separation, it is a serious time that needs a sensitive but tough family law lawyer, one capable of minimizing the stress while maximizing the outcome for all parties involved.

Doug Pinkham is an experienced Orange County divorce attorney who possesses more than a decade of divorce, mediation, and legal separation experience in Southern California.

My Commitment to You

I am committed to providing the fastest...most simplified and therefore most affordable divorce, and/or MEDIATED divorce as possible. All the while providing full explanations of the law, full explanations of your legal rights, and the specific legal issues in your case. I will also provide complete answers to all of your questions. I will provide complete assistance with filing ALL necessary paperwork...in an attempt to help you stay out of court, saving time and money. I will do everything I can to provide you the fastest, most comfortable conclusion to your divorce. Even if you & your spouse are not getting along; I can help you. Call any time. You will speak to me, Douglas Pinkham. I will answer your questions every day, even evenings and weekends. Call or click now.

Mediation; How We Do It

Get divorced without fighting! The typical divorce mediation process is as follows. During our first meeting, (approx. 2 hours) With all three of us sitting together, I explain the divorce process, the timing, the paperwork and the fundamental legal issues. After we are all comfortable with each other, and the process, then we begin the paperwork. I draft the “Petition” and the “Response”. (The initial filings for both parties). Then, we begin the “Declarations of Disclosure” paperwork. This Disclosure process is absolutely mandatory. You CAN NOT get divorced in the State of California without properly completing the Disclosure process. Lastly, on our first meeting, we (together) compile a list of all the legal issues in your particular divorce. Issues such as Real Estate, Child Custody, Child or Spousal Support, Visitation, Retirement Accounts, property values, etc. This is important as it gives me the opportunity to gather all the information required to complete the necessary paperwork between the first and second meetings.

During our second meeting (approx. 2 to 2 ½) I will “serve” the “Petition” and the “Response” on the respective parties as it will have been filed between the first and second meetings. Then, we will complete the “Declarations of Disclosure” and I will personally serve them on the respective parties. Then together, we will complete the attachment to the judgment, which is the “meat” of the Judgment packet. I will draft any additions or changes requested by the parties. Lastly, I will fully explain the entire Judgment packet and answer all final questions. Lastly, both parties will leave with a complete judgment packet. Both parties have the opportunity to bring the Judgment packet to an attorney of your choosing for any final review before signing and filing of the final paperwork. You will never be rushed or pressured into signing anything. If my clients need or want additional time with me, to answer any final questions, or further explain any legal issues whatsoever, it is never a problem.

I have a tremendous track record of eliminating the fighting by fully explaining the law and the legal process. How can that eliminate the fighting? As an attorney, I have been involved in hundreds of divorces, and handled upwards of a thousand hearings. As such, I have a tremendous amount of experience in dealing with divorce and divorce related issues. As we discuss the specific issues in your divorce case, I will explain the law, and the likely outcome of your issues if they were litigated in court. It becomes much easier for the parties in a mediated setting to better come to an agreed upon conclusion when they understand what would like be the outcome in court…after spending thousands of wasted dollars. Just as an example, the issue of child support tends to cause stress, and therefore fights. It is usually due to the confusion and misunderstanding of the law. I assure you, there is little or no reason to fight over this, or any other legal issue, if you have someone explaining exactly what would likely occur if the parties fought the issues in court. With as little as two meetings - two hours each, Divorce Attorney Douglas Pinkham can get you divorced. That's all it takes. No judges, No courts, No verbal assaults or emotional abuse. I will work through all the details together and find solutions without all the ugliness that is usually associated with divorce, even if you're not getting along. That's what Mediation is all about, and it's what I do best.

Why pay tens of thousands of dollars for a divorce when you don't have to? Dreading the seemingly inevitable wading through court appearances, foul arguments, and months of personal upheaval? What if you could keep your money and successfully get a divorce without all the hassles?

With over 10 years of family law experience in Orange County and Southern California, I have been successfully mediating divorces for less than the cost of one regular retainer fee. I will handle everything for you from my office in Yorba Linda making your divorce simple and easy. I can help you both file all the necessary paperwork, help you do your necessary Declarations of Disclosure, discuss all issues in your case and draft all the Judgment paperwork for you, ALL with both parties sitting with me in my office. NO court, NO Judges, save time, save money.

The Process of Divorce Mediation.

Even if you already have a divorce attorney in Anaheim, Orange, Yorba Linda, Brea, Placentia, Fullerton, La Habra, Tustin, or any other Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside or San Bernardino County location, I can still help you. I will fully explain all the legal issues and the law so that you fully understand all the parameters of your divorce. All of your questions will be answered. All your paperwork will be done correctly, the first time.

As an experienced and well-versed divorce lawyer, I will provide complete assistance with all the necessary paperwork and proper filing for your divorce. I am dedicated to getting your divorce resolved without going to court, without squeezing you for more money, and helping you get back to the business of life within weeks, not months.

Why Don't Most Divorce Attorneys Mediate?

Mediation is Not new! It is a simple, easy, and efficient process that's been around for quite some time. Most divorce attorneys realize that mediation exists and can be carried out successfully. Problem is, divorce meditation just isn't very profitable. Most attorneys want you to fight. The more you fight, the more they make. But, the divorce attorneys aren't the only ones. Clients also think they must fight, especially if they've been fighting. To get what you deserve, to get even, to get the kids, to get the house. That's what we've been taught to believe.

The fact is - You don't need to fight! You won't get more with the arguments; the fact is, you will end up with Less! Less money. Divorce mediation is your best solution to the unfortunate situation of divorce. I can help you find your way through your divorce. Whether you are in Anaheim, Orange, Yorba Linda, Brea, Placentia, Fullerton, La Habra, Tustin, or any other Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside or San Bernardino County location, I can get you divorced simply, quickly, and save you thousands of dollars.

We handle Divorce & Divorce Mediation in the following areas:

Divorce Lawyer For Anaheim, Orange, Yorba Linda, Brea, Placentia, Fullerton, La Habra, Tustin, or all other Orange County Area. We also represent clients in Los Angeles, Riverside & San Bernardino Countries.

I am committed to providing The Fastest...Most Affordable...MEDIATED divorces for all of my clients. While also providing Full Explanations of the law... Full Explanations of your Legal rights and the legal Issues that affect your specific case and provide complete answers to all of your questions. I provide complete assistance with filing ALL necessary paperwork...helping you stay out of court, and providing you a fast and comfortable conclusion to your Divorce. Even if you & your spouse are not getting along; even if you already have an attorney I CAN HELP YOU!

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