Every divorce case is unique in its own way! Some couples have very complex cases when it comes to children and family, multiple properties, or even business ownership between the two, while others are very cut and dry with little assets to sort out. No matter what the case, divorce mediation is an affordable process to lead the divorce to completion.
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A Fair Way Mediation Can Help
We are highly experenced in handling all types of divorce cases, whether its high-conflict, high-asset, or even just a basic divorce, there is no divorce that is too complex for us to handle. Our team will guide you through the mediation process to reduce conflict which will lead to a positive resolution.
When a marriage becomes irreparable, the divorce doesn't have to be an all-out battle. Many spouses do not want to expose themselves to the emotional stress and time required to complete a litigated divorce. If you and your partner are looking for an alternative to divorce litigation, A Fair Way Mediation is here to help! We will guide you peacefully from the starting point to submitting the papers to the courts for finalization.
Why Choose A Fair Way?
We give clients the personal attention and respect they deserve.
We make it a point to be available to and remain in constant contact with our clients.
Our firm has more than four decades of combined legal experience advocating for spouses and their families.
Why Mediation vs Litigation?
Divorce mediation and litigation are 2 very different approaches to resolving issues that arise during a divorce. There are a few reasons why couples are increasingly choosing mediation as opposed to a traditional divorce.
Less Adversarial
The goal of divorce mediation is to create a cooperative and non-adversarial approach to resolving issues between divorcing couples. Mediation works towards open communications and negotiations between divorcing parties with the assistance of a neutral 3rd party. Litigation involves each side hiring their own lawyer which can make things contentious and continue to prolong the communication that is required to bring the divorce to a close.
Overall Costs
In most cases, mediation is less expensive than litigation. Litigation involves court fees, attorney fees, and any other related expenses that can quickly add up. It’s not uncommon for a litigated divorce to exceed $25,000+ (per person). With mediation, the costs are a fraction of the price of a litigated divorce as the average cost of a mediated divorce is between $3500 - $7500 depending on the complexity of the case. The mediation fees are also split between the couple.
Faster Resolution
Litigation can be a lengthy process, often taking months or even years to finally reach a resolution. Depending on the court’s backlog it can take up to 8 months to be seen for the first time in front of a judge. On the other hand, mediation is a much faster solution to bring the divorce to a close. Mediated divorces take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months depending on the complexity of the case and the couples’ ability to communicate and reach an agreement. Since couples work directly with the mediator, they can focus on the issues that matter most which results in a quicker resolution and allows for individuals to move on with their lives faster.
Experienced with All Divorce Issues
With over 3 decades in divorce mediation services, we've helped 100s of couples to finalize their divorce and move on with their lives. This has given us extensive experience in a variety of issues that can come with a divorce including:
Child Support
Property Division
Retirement Distribution
Spousal Support
And even Pet Mediation!
Trusted Divorce Mediator Services
We have been helping couples in Cathedral City and throughout Southern California for over 30 years! We like to say, "Experience Matters!" There are no issues we haven't seen and helped people through. It is an ideal form for couples with good comunication and are willing to compromise with issues to come to a mutually beneficial agreement. If the proceedings are still highly contested, then the mediator will act as the go between to help continue the communication process.
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About A Fair Way Mediation
A Fair Way Mediation has helped couples to mediate a successful and positive divorce for over 30 years. Our experience includes success with domestic partnerships, traditional, military, same sex, and alternative relationships. Our mediators are skilled in all the technologies of virtual mediation and will guide you through the process. Mediation also works non-criminal disputes such as landlord tenant, family, and HOA issues. We mediate issues throughout Palm Springs, Riverside County and San Diego.