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Randall B. Schmidt, Esq

Randall B. Schmidt, Esq

101 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Are you looking to file for divorce in Santa Cruz?

Divorce is hard, don’t make it harder.

With Divorce With Dignity, you don’t need to battle your spouse or hand over your life to litigating attorneys and the courts. Maintain control of your divorce. The amicable divorce process keeps the decisions in your hands — and saves you time, money, and stress.

We are sure that you have many questions that keep you awake at night. We will help you achieve a divorce that is amicable with peaceful solutions and very cost-effective. In every single case, we will save you thousands of dollars over litigating your matter, as well as a much better outcome. We are here to guide you through the uncontested divorce process and show you alternative ways to achieve a divorce that is safe, affordable and fair.

In California, almost 70 to 80% of divorces are done amicably, which is not widely publicized. In our office, there is no pressure to force you to do anything that does not feel safe and comfortable to you. If we can help you come to an agreement, then you do not even have to go to court. We’ll take care of everything for you, and your job will be to figure out how to move forward to your new way of life.

There are no retainers, hidden costs, etc. Our clients come from all walks of life and we have even helped some attorneys achieve their divorce with dignity. We know and understand what you are going through-it is not easy, but we will do everything we can to help you and your children through this process as peacefully as possible and support you.

MISSION:

At Divorce With Dignity-Santa Cruz, our mission is to help clients achieve an amicable divorce, no-court divorce. You will not even have to go to court, if you can come to an agreement. Our goal is to help our clients find a safe place, when they must go through the divorce process, and to help them leave broken, unhappy relationships in a dignified, amicable manner.

WE HELP YOU:

  • Take each step from start to finish
  • Understand the divorce process and keep your peace of mind
  • Make sure your divorce is done properly with professional expertise
  • Save time, money, and frustration during this difficult transition

SERVICES PROVIDED:

  • Divorce Planning and Facilitation: If you’re unsure of what you’d like to do, we will educate you on the process, evaluate which issues are in agreement/disagreement and then help you come up with an informal plan of action.
  • Online Mediation: If clients are in disagreement on certain issues, we’ll help the clients reach an agreement through formal mediation. As a certified mediator, Randall serves as a neutral third party, and works with the clients to resolve disagreements and move through the process amicably.
  • Legal Document Preparation: Once clients are in agreement, we will process and file your documents with the court so that you don’t have to appear in court.

By using Divorce With Dignity and agreeing to an amicable divorce, you (instead of the Court) are taking control of the process.

Of course, if litigation becomes necessary, I can help you with that too.

But, my philosophy is that you should try to avoid as many “fought over” issues as you can. It is better for your children, your sanity, and your pocketbook.

Specialities

  • Family Law Documents
  • Mediation
  • Divorce Planning and Facilitation
  • Living Trusts/Wills
  • Conservatorships
  • Guardianships
  • Adoptions
  • Name Changes
  • Probate
  • Restraining Orders

More about Randall

EDUCATION:

 

  • University of San Francisco School of Law, 1997, cum laude, Editor of the Law Review, admitted to the California State Bar December 1997
  • Golden Gate University, B.S. Finance, 1990, summa cum laude
FUN FACTS ABOUT RANDALL:

In my free time, I spend time with my (second) wife and my music hobby.

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