Mediation is an affordable alternative to court for resolving all family law issues, before, during, and after the divorce or legal separation. Both parties meet with a trained, impartial family law mediator, to resolve issues in a
confidential setting. The mediators are family law attorneys who help you reach your own agreements on issues of custody, child and spousal support (alimony), and/or division of assets and debts. The mediator provides substantive information about divorce laws and court procedures so you can make reasonable decisions for yourselves. An agreement is finalized when you are both satisfied with all of the terms.
While there may be no such thing as a “good” divorce, is there a way to make the process easier? You decide.
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Mediation |
Litigation |
| Rate |
Average Total: $2,000-$5,000 |
Average Total: $20,000 per person |
| Time Involved |
Average Time: 3-6 months |
Average Time: 2 years |
| Impact on children |
Children's interests are central to decision-making |
Children are often caught in a battle between the parents |
| Confidentiality |
Sessions & Financial Forms are Confidential |
Court Hearings & Financial Forms are Public |
Family Law Mediation Issues
- Divorce
- Post-divorce
- Paternity
- Domestic Partnerships
- Unmarried Couples
- Legal Separation
- Division of Assets and Debts
- Spousal Support (Alimony)
- Custody/Parenting
- Child Support
- All Court Paperwork
For more information, please see our
FAQ section.
Read the bios of our Divorce Mediation Panel.
