Dedicated Practitioners Offering Expert Divorce Mediation Laguna Beach Services

Divorce mediation involves a mediator and a couple. There is no court, judge, witnesses, trial lawyers, or an appointed court representative for the children.

Together, with the help of a neutral third-party facilitator, divorcing couples decide the many issues involved in a divorce settlement.

The distribution of assets and debts, child support, spousal maintenance, and custody and visitation of the children are all agreed upon. While it may be difficult to envision reaching an agreement on these sometimes volatile subjects, it is possible.

Our team of attorneys, mental health professionals, and accountants have helped thousands of families find a peaceful resolution to a difficult process.

For an initial complimentary consultation, contact our team at Divorce Mediation of California today.

For divorces that go to court, each spouse pays legal fees that can reach tens of thousands of dollars. Even for those divorces that stay out of court, a series of hearings leads to mounting fees.

A litigated divorce becomes a public record, while a mediated divorce is private and confidential.

If all of these pointed benefits of mediation over litigation are not enough to sway a couple immersed in resentment and anger, there is one factor that usually does—the children. Litigation can be a brutal experience for children as well as spouses.

Children may be ordered to speak with a court-appointed representative that conducts interviews with them as well as other relevant parties, such as their teachers, doctors, and childcare providers.

From their interviews and observations, they make a recommendation to the court regarding parental custody and visitation rights. What they deem to be in the best interest of the children does not always, or even usually, coincide with the child’s wishes.

Regardless of the reasons for the dissolution of marriage, a couple, though divorced, will remain parents. When parents can get along and co-parent in a healthy manner, children are the winners.

For many couples, the communication skills they learn through the divorce mediation in Laguna Beach lead to better communication skills as co-parents.

A mediator begins by explaining the issues that need to be addressed. While this neutral third-party does not make any decisions for the spouses, they do navigate the conversation away from confrontation and toward resolution.

A mediator does this by encouraging discussion, explaining the law, and offering creative options when a couple reaches an impasse. Ultimately, the spouses work together to find common ground.

Successful mediation requires that each spouse understand the other’s wants and needs and, just as important, the why behind their desires. As the conversation continues and the layers of buried emotions and interests are uncovered, spouses begin to see the possibilities that will lead to an agreed-upon divorce settlement.

The process of talking it out leads to greater satisfaction with the outcome. Litigation results in a win or lose situation, while mediation allows both parties to reach a compromise that feels like a win for both spouses.

You’ll find that, as with most professions, there are skilled and seasoned mediators and those that are inexperienced and uninformed. Couples need to ensure that they are working with divorce mediation specialists in Laguna Beach who are experienced in family law. 

At Divorce Mediation of California, our mediation team consists of attorneys, accountants, and mental health professionals who are all experts in the field of family law. 

These experts are committed to using the skills they’ve developed in litigation and mediation to help clients find a way to a peaceful resolution. Spouses can be assured that they are in the hands of qualified and skilled mediators. 

If you’re leaning towards choosing a peaceful divorce process, contact our team at Divorce Mediation of California today.