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Divorce Mediation is the process where you and your spouse hire a neutral third party, called a mediator, to meet with you in an effort to discuss and resolve the issues in your divorce.
The mediator does not make decisions for you, but rather serves as a facilitator to help you and your spouse figure out what is best for you and your spouse as well as your children.
The mediator is neutral and doesn’t “work” for either parent. This means the mediator cannot give advice to either party. They must remain neutral no matter what the situation.
What the mediator can do, though, is assist the you and your spouse in formulating ideas that can eventually lead to agreements that will stand the test of time.
That open and free exchange of information frees up both spouses to negotiate with each other in confidence. Because both spouses are working with the same base of information, it usually takes far less time to negotiate a solution that makes sense to both spouses.
With Ellie’s help, you and your spouse will work through the issues that need to be resolved so that your marriage can end as amicably and cost effectively as possible.
She will assist in opening communication between you and your spouse to brainstorms ideas, ensure that expectations are realistic, nurture empathy, and provide clarity within the decision-making process. Ellie’s compassionate approach formulates a respectful relationship between spouses that is beneficial to all those involved.
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Watch this video to learn more about Divorce Mediation and why it is the best choice when going through a divorce.
Ellie discusses her passion for mediation and why she feels that mediation is the best option when going through a divorce. Ellie has successfully guided thousands toward settlement.
Life isn’t always easy and it comes with many difficult decisions at times. When you know it’s time for divorce, we can help you prepare your documents and act as neutral party (mediator) so both parties can come to an agreement. Through the good and the bad, Laguna Legal wants to be there for you. If you or someone you know is contemplating divorce, please join us on the 1st Tuesday of every month for our Divorce Mediation Overview. The zoom event takes place from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This is an overview session designed to give attendees an overview of the divorce mediation process. The employees of Laguna Legal are not attorneys and this meeting does not constitute legal advice. Each attendee will be required to register and sign a disclaimer prior to being sent a zoom link.
In addition to the preparation and filing of your divorce paperwork, this option includes mediation which allows both spouses to collectively decide on the outcome of their own divorce. During mediation we will guide you and your spouse through the issues that need to be resolved so that your marriage can end as amicably and cost effectively as possible.
For this service, we charge $1,500 up front plus a $500 monthly payment for a minimum period of 7 months plus the court filing fee.
If your divorce is not finalized in the 7-month contract time-frame or you need additional post Judgment services such as a QDRO, the monthly payments will continue until all services are completed. Please see the attached Divorce Payment Plan Contract for further details.
This service is offered for those couples who have NO CHILDREN, NO PROPERTY OR SPOUSAL SUPPORT ISSUES to be ordered by the court.
The cost for this service is a $1,500 plus the court filing fee.
Our office only deals with the Petitioner and all financial exchanges take place privately between the parties without our involvement (unlike the first option).
After engaging our office, the only interaction between our office and the client will be the requesting of information and sending paperwork for review and signing. This is a paperwork only service and must be resolved completely within 3 months of commencement. If not completed at the end of 3 months and you would like our office to continue to assist you, you can opt to go onto a $500 monthly payment plan until the final Judgment is entered.
Divorce mediation in California is a voluntary process where a neutral third party helps the spouses negotiate and reach agreements on various aspects of their divorce, such as property division, child custody, and support. Unlike traditional divorce proceedings, which often involve court battles, mediation is collaborative and aims to find solutions that benefit both parties, making it typically faster and less adversarial.
In California, divorce mediation can resolve a wide range of issues, including but not limited to, property and debt division, child custody and visitation, child support, alimony, and other financial matters. The flexibility of mediation allows couples to tailor agreements to their specific situations.
The duration of divorce mediation in California can vary depending on the complexity of the issues and the willingness of the parties to cooperate. Typically, mediation might take a few sessions spread over a few weeks to several months, which is generally quicker than going through traditional divorce proceedings.
Yes, in California, the agreements reached in divorce mediation become legally binding when they are written into a marital settlement agreement and signed by both parties. This agreement is then submitted to the court for approval and, once approved, it is enforceable as a court order.
Yes, mediation can still be effective in California even if there is significant conflict between the parties. Skilled mediators are trained to manage conflict, facilitate communication, and help parties focus on finding practical solutions. The private and controlled setting of mediation often helps reduce hostilities and promote cooperation.
Yes, in California, all discussions that occur during divorce mediation are confidential and cannot be used as evidence in court, should the mediation not result in an agreement. This confidentiality encourages open communication and honesty between parties without fear of repercussions.
With our help, you and your spouse will work through the issues that need to be resolved so that your marriage can end as amicably and cost effectively as possible.
We will prepare and file all necessary paperwork and serve all parties. The entire process can be discussed in a Consultation prior to engaging our services.
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We’ve been providing Southern California with Excellent Legal Document and Divorce Mediation services since 1998.
We service the following counties: Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Kern, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Imperial.
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A Bonded and Certified Legal Document Assistant, LDA #267. We are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice. A Legal Document Assistant provides only self-help service to a member of the public who is representing him/her self in a legal matter. We are, however, very experienced and knowledgeable in the preparation of living trusts, deeds, and other legal documents, including divorce mediation. We work closely with several attorneys who can give you the legal advice you need.
