Divorce

Palm Desert, California, Divorce Attorney

Fair and Efficient Settlements in Eastern Riverside County

Our philosophy is that litigation is unproductive—a waste of time, money, and needlessly antagonistic when a settlement can usually be comparable to the likely outcome of a trial. Our experienced divorce lawyer protects your interests while working diligently for a fair, reasonable, and timely resolution.

The Mack Law Offices in Palm Desert, California, strives for out-of-court settlements first, escalating to focused litigation only when necessary. We represent people in the Coachella Valley in contested and uncontested divorces. Call 760-346-1800 to arrange a confidential consultation.

Foresight from Experience

In pretrial negotiations, attorney Barry Mack knows how a judge would likely rule because he has served in that capacity himself. Mr. Mack was a Commissioner of Riverside County Consolidated Courts, serving from 1995 to 2004. Prior to his judicial appointment, Mr. Mack practiced divorce and family law since 1976. This unique perspective enables him to cut to the core issues and steer parties toward reasonable agreements regarding:

• Division of marital property
• Child custody and visitation
• Child support
• Spousal support

Settlement First, Restraint in Litigation

Mr. Mack sits down with each client to identify the main disputed issues and the likelihood of settlement. After basic discovery, he analyzes what a court would do if the case were contested. Based on the facts at hand, he recommends a fair resolution and seeks the client's permission to approach the other side. If a marital settlement agreement is reached, the divorce can be finalized without any court appearance.

If further discovery is required, Mr. Mack continues to work with the other party's counsel to settle the case on the basis of new information. If the other side refuses settlement, ignores a fair offer, or makes unreasonable demands, Mr. Mack ratchets up the level of confrontation to compel a settlement: temporary orders for custody and support, requesting a trial date, and as a last resort, trial.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

The Mack Law Offices provides traditional divorce negotiations and litigation but also serves as a neutral in private dispute resolution. At your initial consultation, he can explore whether he can best serve as a private trial judge, private arbitrator, or mediator. These alternatives offer quicker, less expensive, and confidential resolution, overseen by a former judicial officer, with the insights of 31 years in practice.

Contact our Palm Desert office to arrange a confidential consultation. Call us at 760-346-1800 or inquire online. We return calls promptly and are committed to responsive, attentive service throughout your case. Visa and MasterCard accepted.