Mediation Before a Child Custody Trial – A California Child Custody Mediation Attorney’s Perspective
Research indicates that children are often a stabilizing influence on a marriage. Indeed, staying together for the sake of the children is a long-standing and widely accepted practice in our culture. But once the decision to divorce is made, child custody is often the most contentious, most emotionally wrenching aspect of the divorce. How does […]
Mediation and Collaboration for Family Law Disputes
A conversation with a certified mediation lawyer for divorce. Most of us have heard of mediation. It’s a legal strategy for resolving family law disputes by bringing in a mediator to work with both spouses and help them reach agreement on difficult issues. What most of us don’t know however is that research shows that […]
Looking for divorce mediation services in San Mateo? You’re in luck.
You’re in luck because you’re in California, a community property state. And that makes the division of assets simple in that everything acquired during the marriage, both assets and debts, are split 50/50. Sometimes there’s nothing to fight over and the same is often true with the children. The presumption in California is that parents […]
What Happens if You Can’t Agree in Mediation?
What is Mediation? Mediation is a confidential process in which a neutral third-party mediator assists the parties in reaching an agreement without going to court. Whatever is said in mediation cannot be disclosed in court. Mediation is typically less formal than court, allowing for a more flexible and collaborative environment. Parties can attend mediation with […]
Mediation vs. Arbitration: Finding Common Ground vs. Deciding a Winner
Both mediation and arbitration are forms of resolving conflicts or legal issues (also called alternative dispute resolution) that offer options outside the traditional courtroom battle. The litigation process is time-consuming and costly. Parties seeking a faster, more cost-effective resolution of their legal dispute may consider ADR. Most couples in California can successfully reach a divorce […]
How Long Does Divorce Mediation Take in California?
There is no definitive time frame for how long it takes for divorce mediation in California. Divorce is a challenging chapter in anyone’s life, and the delay and escalating costs of litigation can add to the myriad of emotional and logistical stressors. In California, where divorce rates are significant, couples can pursue mediation—a process aimed at resolving […]