Ron Ladden and Gemma Allen believe that a couple should do everything possible to strengthen and save the marriage. Divorce should be a method of last resort. As advocates of pre-marital education, they have long emphasized the importance of “better beginnings” – that is, mandatory pre-marital counseling – as the best way to preserve the institution of marriage.

But when a marriage breaks down, and reconciliation seems unlikely, Ron and Gemma recognize that a couple needs a way to the dissolution of their marriage that places the least amount of strain on themselves and their families.

Their approach to the representation of a divorcing spouse is simultaneously proactive and defensive. Ron and Gemma take a strategic approach, carefully assessing and analyzing the facts of the case before setting a mutually agreed-upon goal. They take time to educate a client about a necessary set of behaviors during the divorce process so that the chances of reaching the goal are optimized.

In court, Ron and Gemma are unflinching in their representation of a client. Considered among the best litigators in courtroom life, they are thorough and creative in their preparation, and aggressive when necessary, so that the divorce can be finalized successfully with the least amount of animosity between the spouses.

Ron and Gemma are accessible around the clock, not just during a crisis but also to explain the nuances of the divorce process as a client moves through this difficult period of life.