A Healthy Divorce - Chula Vista, CA

Constructive Divorce Mediation and Family Law in Chula Vista

Ending a marriage does not require prolonged courtroom battles, exorbitant legal expenses, or destructive emotional conflict. Located just one block from the Chula Vista Courthouse, A Healthy Divorce provides couples throughout San Diego County with a dignified, collaborative alternative to traditional divorce litigation. Founded by attorney Francis Bernard (Barney) Connaughton, who has practiced family law in California since 1992, the firm specializes in mediation and cooperative dispute resolution. Whether you are seeking an amicable marital settlement, need to establish balanced parenting arrangements, or want to protect your assets without court warfare, our office provides the neutral guidance, structure, and experienced mediation needed to achieve a healthy transition into your next chapter.

Expert Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Law

Divorce mediation empowers spouses to maintain control over their own decisions rather than leaving vital personal matters in the hands of a courtroom judge. A Healthy Divorce assists couples with comprehensive mediation services:

• Uncontested and Contested Divorce Mediation: Guiding spouses step-by-step through property valuation, debt allocation, and required California judicial disclosures in a private, supportive atmosphere.
• Child Custody and Co-Parenting Plans: Assisting parents in creating customized visitation and parenting agreements that prioritize children's emotional health and daily stability.
• Child Support and Spousal Maintenance: Calculating transparent, statutory support amounts and structuring sustainable alimony agreements without unnecessary hostility.
• High-Asset and Military Divorce: Addressing complex retirement divisions, pension apportionments, business valuations, and military service considerations with precision.
• Marital Agreements: Mediating prenuptial and postnuptial agreements designed to protect individual and shared assets while strengthening marital communication.

The A Healthy Divorce Advantage

Couples throughout the South Bay and San Diego choose A Healthy Divorce for proven reasons:

• Settlement Judge Experience: Attorney Barney Connaughton serves as a Family Law Settlement Judge for the South Bay branch of the San Diego Superior Court, bringing unparalleled insight into realistic resolutions.
• Proven Track Record: Successfully guided more than 1,000 couples to comprehensive, out-of-court settlements.
• Substantial Cost Savings: Mediation eliminates adversarial litigation costs, saving families tens of thousands of dollars in retainers and courtroom fees.
• In-Person and Virtual Sessions: Convenient office appointments in Chula Vista alongside flexible video conference mediation for couples across California.

Book Your Free 30-Minute Consultation Today

You can divorce without drama, bitterness, or financial ruin. If you are exploring separation and want to find an attorney and mediator committed to peaceful resolutions, contact A Healthy Divorce in Chula Vista today to schedule your free 30-minute consultation.