Finding the right divorce mediator to help you cross the finish line once you've decided to get a divorce is a very important step! We have been helping couples for over 30 years throughout the Coachella and surrounding areas get a peaceful and affordable divorce. We fully undestand the stress that can come with a divorce and do our absolute best to minimize the stress and help couples come to a completion WITHOUT having to go to court.
We offer a no cost consultation, simply fill out our Ask the Mediator form or give us a call!
The difficult part about ending a marriage, is not only the stress, but the emotional and financial strains that occur for each individual. It can only be increased when child custody, complex property division, or even high net-worth estates become involved. Each couple ha stheir own complex issues that need to be sorted out, and we will work with both of you to discuss these issues to successfully complete an agreement bewteen you both.
Effects of Divorce on Family Relationships
As we sure you are aware, a divorce is a complex legal process that will ultimately dissolve a marriage. No matter what the circumstance, it can be difficult for everyone involved, including children, friends, and other family members. The effects of divorce can be long-lasting and far reaching, impacting families for years to come. But this is ok, when divorce mediation is involved, the goal is to end the marriage peacefully and in many cases the individuals involved end up becoming friends over the course of their lives. And when children are involved, it can also help strengthen the parenting of the child when both parents are in agreement.
When it comes to childre, they may experience sadness, anger, betrayal, or even in some cases abandonment. Children can struggle with issues such as self-esteem and may have difficult expressing their opinions. A Fair Way Mediation has the experience to calm these types of situations down because we look out for the best of ALL individuals involved.
The Divorce Mediator’s Role
The best part abotu divorce mediation, is that WE DO NOT TAKE SIDES. We work for both individuals and allow each person to speak their mind and help facilitate the communication between you both. We can provide suggestions to help find common ground but we do not give legal advice. Sometimes we play "devils advocate' to challenge assumptions but work to find a compromise in the discussions so each party is happy and comfortable with the outcome.
Can you make divorce mediation work?
Divorce mediation is for couples that would like to get a divorce, and do it in a civil fashion without battling it out between lawyers and having a judge determine the final outcome. We will also offer personal advice from our 30 years experience to help you both undertand the proceedings and outcome.
It does require a commitment to civility from each individual to help continue the communication with a positive ned goal in mind. We can also help bridge the gap in communication should proceedings break down at any point along the way.
About A Fair Way Mediation
As one of Southern California's top divorce mediators, A Fair Way Mediation has helped 100s of couples to obtain an affordable and peaceful divorce without going to court. We save our clients thousands of dollars in litigation fees and specialize in all forms of divorce mediation including military divorce and same sex divorce mediation. Our divorce mediators are skilled in all the facets of mediation and will guide you through the process. We provide divorce mediation services for couples throughout San Diego, Palm Springs, Riverside County and Rancho Mirage, Temecula, and Cathedral City.
We offer a no cost consultation, please fill out our "Start Evaluation" form or give us a call!
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Why Couples Turn to Mediation
Encourages Communication
Unlike traditional divorce proceedings that can create further conflict, mediation encourages open dialogue between the spouses. By providing a supportive environment, the San Diego divorce mediation team at A Fair Way Mediation promotes effective communication allowing both parties to express their concerns and needs in a positive manner. This approach helps couples maintain a peaceful relationship, even more so when children are involved. Your San Diego divorce mediator will act as a neutral 3rd part to help sort through the issues that need to be discussed and agreed upon, giving plenty of time for each side to express their goals and work to a solution. Oftentimes with litigation, couples end up having to communicate directly with their respective lawyers which can increase the amount of time to complete the divorce and lose the ability to convey their thoughts and needs accurately to the other spouse.
Decision-Making Power
Mediation also gives couples more control over the decisions that will impact their futures. Rather than having to rely on a judge to make a final determination that will dictate your future, mediation allows couples to participate in negotiations to reach mutually agreed upon solutions. This level of control reduces the feeling of helplessnes and leads to greater satisfaction with the final settlement. Most marriages have issues that couples specifically understand for themselves, and it's difficult to have to present a case in front of a judge who does not fully understand the intricacies of your marriage and that will ultimately decide your fate based information that is provided by the respective lawyers.
Cost-Effective and Time-Efficient
Compared to a traditional litigated divorce, mediation is cost-effective alternative. The streamlined process that mediation provides can significantly reduce the legal fees. While litigation costs for a divorce can easily exceed $25,000+ per person, the average cost of a mediated divorce ranges from $3500 - $7000 (depending on the complexity of the case and the couple's ability to communicate). Mediation also provides a time-efficient solution as the average time to mediate a divorce can range from 3 weeks to 3 months, on average. With litigation, it can take up to 8 months to simply get your first hearing in front of the judge depending on the court's backlog. Couples are looking to move on and don't want the process to last longer than it needs to be which is why most couples turn to mediation.