Finding the right divorce mediator in San Diego to help guide you through the beginning stages of divorce to completion is a very important step in moving on with your lives. A Fair Way Mediation Center has been helping couples obtain an affordable and peaceful divorce for over 30 years! We strive to provide couples with a comfortable environment for communication and help them get to the finish line.
Most importantly, WE DON'T TAKE SIDES. We work as a mutual 3rd party to help the negotiations and allow each individual to speak their mind and help facilitate the direction of concerns and various issues that need to be discussed such as propert division, child support, debt issues, and so on. Each case is unique and we will take the time to understand the entirety of your situation and help bring this to an end, without having to waste thousands and thousands on lawyer fees.
We offer a free consultation if you want to fill out the Ask the Mediator form, this will allow us to learn more about your situation and also allow you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. We are also available by phone:
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Divorce Can be Stressful
We know the stress that a divorce can bring to couples lives. It is a big change and many aspects of your lives have become intertwined whether through children, finances, friends and family and much more! With the upcoming change, it can be a bit scary and stressful when you start the process. The goal of A Fair Way Mediation is minimize the stress on each individual they may be xperiencing and provide a comfortable atmosphere to discuss the topics at hand. If children are involved, the stress can be multiplied many times over. We fully understand this and it is natural to feel this way.
Common issues we go over during the mediation process include property division, retirement division, child support, spousal support, and even pet custody! Whether you are a traditional marriage, a military marriage, or an LGBT marriage, the process is very similar with minor issues that can arise with each. Ultimately at the end of the day, we are all people and want happiness in life, and you both deserve closure and the opportunity to open a new chapter.
Affordable Divorce
Another thing that people often think about when starting a divorce is the "cost of the divorce". There are 2 routes that you can go, using a divorce mediator or going with a traditional divorce lawyer. We explore these 2 options futhere Divorce Mediation Vs Divorce Lawyer. With a traditional divorce lawyer route each of you will hire the services of your own lawyer that you will rely on to communicate your needs to the other. These lawyers typically charge an hourly rate. Along with the fact that the traditional divorce route may take months if not years to complete, these hourly fees can rack up to a pretty hefty bill!& It is very common for couples to have lawyer fees exceed $20,000+ each.
With the divorce mediation route, the fees are a fraction of the cost. Typically at the end of using a divorce mediator, fees can range from $4,000 - $7,000, but can go higher in very complex cases and depending on the communication between the couple. We strive to bring the best mediation services to you at an affordable rates.
With a “divorce mediator”, costs often range from around $3,000 to about $8,000 depending on the varying degrees of issues that need to be sorted out. We always understand money is an important factor in all things in life, divorce included, and we strive to bring the highest quality divorce process at an affordable rate.
Common Issues in a Divorce
Every couples situation is different, which is why we don't take a one size fits all approach. Some divorces are very complex involving children, businesses, and multiple properties, and some are very easy to navigate as both couples already have a general idea as to how they want to proceed.
Child Support
Property Division
Retirement Distribution
Spousal Support
And even Pet Mediation!
Mediation Benefits
There are a variety of reasons to choose mediation over litigation, but the 2 most common benefits why couples choose mediation include:
Cost and Time
Many couples choose mediation over the litigation route because of the affordable costs. With litigation, each side has to get their own lawyer and these fees can easily exceed $25,000+ (per person), depending on how long it will take for lawyers to negotiate. Couples often aren't aware the fees they are being charged by a lawyer until the process is complete and can be blindsided by a bill that exceeds what they were expecting. Mediation is a straightforward approach with no hidden fees. The average cost of a mediated divorce ranges between $3500 - $7500 depending on the complexity of the case and the couple's ability to communicate effectively. This fee is also split between the couple which makes it a very cost-effective solution.
Peaceful Environment
Divorce can already be stressful, and having to go to court can make this stress grow. With mediation, all discussions and agreements are settled out of court. Once the agreement has been finalized, the couple will submit the paperwork to the court for review and approval. Another disadvantage when couples go to court is that the proceedings become public record, but with divorce mediation all discussions and the final agreement are kept private.
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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.
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