Step 1: Begin with Clarity
We start with a one-on-one consultation where we explain how mediation works and listen to your story. This first step is about gaining clarity — no judges, no pressure, just a chance to see if mediation is the right path forward.
Step 2: Commit to the Process
Mediation is a conscious decision to step away from conflict and toward collaboration. If you commit to the process, we’ll sign a mediation agreement, schedule your session, and we'll give you practical preparation guidance so you feel ready and supported.
Step 3: Work Toward Resolution
This is where the progress happens. We create a respectful space where both voices matter. The dialogue stays constructive and forward-looking, focused on problem-solving rather than fighting. Together, we work toward agreements that are practical, balanced, and lasting.
Step 4: Put it in Writing
When agreements are reached, we prepare the documents so your decisions are clear, complete, and ready for next steps. Depending on your situation, these agreements can be submitted to the court for approval and incorporated into your final judgment. Our goal is for you to leave mediation with confidence — knowing that what you decided together is put into writing and ready to guide your future.
Our Divorce Mediation Process
Mediation isn’t about winning or losing — it’s about finding a better way forward. We offer a clear, supportive process that helps you move from conflict to resolution with dignity and confidence.
Here’s how it works:
DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICES
Not every case requires litigation or even mediation. Sometimes what you need most is guidance through the paperwork. We provide clear, affordable document preparation services so you can move forward with confidence and compliance.
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Uncontested Divorce Filings
Protect your interests and clarify expectations with customized agreements drafted to meet California’s legal standards.
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Protect your interests and clarify expectations with customized agreements drafted to meet California’s legal standards.
Parenting & Family Law Filings
Whether it’s parenting plans, custody stipulations, child support modifications, or even name changes, we prepare the documents you need to reflect workable, legally compliant agreements for your family.
FAQs
Think of it as a guided conversation with a purpose. Instead of battling it out in court, you sit down with a neutral professional (me!) who helps both sides untangle issues, lower the tension, and shape agreements that actually work in real life.
Court is formal, public, and expensive — and a judge who doesn’t know you makes the final call. Mediation is private, cost-effective, and collaborative. You stay in control of the outcome, not the system.
Some people want their own lawyer at the table, others don’t. The beauty of working with me is that I can not only mediate but also draft and file the legal paperwork, so your agreement has teeth. You can keep it simple, or bring in extra legal backup if you prefer.
It’s not just divorce — mediation is amazing for prenups, postnups, estate planning conversations, and other moments where people want a fair deal without courtroom drama.
Short answer: usually weeks, not years. Some couples resolve things in one or two sessions. Others need more time and space. We’ll map out a timeline that fits your situation.
Absolutely. What’s said in mediation stays in mediation. It’s a safe space for honesty without worrying your words will end up in a courtroom transcript.
No pressure. If mediation doesn’t solve it all, you haven’t lost anything. You can still go to court — but often, even partial agreements reached here save time, stress, and money later.