Here at A Fair Way Mediation, we take pride in being the top Palm Springs divorce mediator for couples looking to get a divorce. With over 30 years experience, we know how stressful a divorce can be not only on you both, but family and friends. Our goal is to help you navigate the complex issues that come with a divorce so that you both can come to a mutually beneficial agreement htat will allow you both to move on with your lives. We will act as a mutual 3rd party, making sure communication continues throughout the process to ensure that it won't drag on for months on end.
We offer a free consultation, fill out our Start Evaluation form or give us a call to discuss your needs!
Benefits of Divorce Mediation
Less costly both financially and emotionally
Participants determine their own solution to the problem
Confidential discussion avoids the public disclosure of private/personal issues
Non-adversarial process reduces tensions between disputants
Sessions scheduled at the convenience of the participants
Participation is voluntary
Relationships may be maintained or strengthened
EXPERIENCED. SKILLED. MEDIATORS.
When it comes to divorce issues, experience does matter. We can take learning lessons from over 30 years of experience to help couples with the issues they may face. When it comes to a divoce, traditional divorce lawyers don't often have your best interests in mind, and chare an hourly fee. You aren't aware as to what you are paying until the bill comes in and throws you by surprise. Especially when 2 lawyers are communicating with each other without you involved, these hours continue to build up. This is why mediation is the preferred choice for many couples. You will have expectations of the costs and won't get surprised by an invoice upon the dissolution agreement for your marriage.
Our role is NOT to give legal advice. Our role is to act as a neutral 3rd party to assist the couple in reaching resolutions that work for both individuals. All effort will be made to facilitate a successful negotiation. In some rare cases the mediator will be the 3rd party communication piece, but we strongly encourage couples to work directly together.
Why 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.
Preserves 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.
Divorce Mediation Key Articles
WHAT SHOULD COUPLES EXPECT FROM DIVORCE MEDIATION
Excerpt: When you have both reached the decision to part ways and get a divorce, it can be one of the most significant portions of a person’s entire life. So many factors to consider such as “property division”, “child custody”, and even “pet custody!” There are so many potentially complex issues it can get very overwhelming.
There are always terrible stories about divorce and we are aware they can get very contentious and room for conflict, but divorce mediation does a terrific job of creating a calm situation where communication can bring both parties together.
IN A CALIFORNIA DIVORCE, WHAT ISSUES CAN DIVORCE MEDIATION COVER?
Excerpt: Quite often, couples in California are unaware of the divorce mediation route compared to a traditional divorce litigation route in California. But they are often surprised to hear that divorce mediation can help you with all issues of a divorce at a fraction of the price for a traditional divorce.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A DIVORCE MEDIATOR?
Excerpt: If you and your spouse are looking for a less adversarial way to finalize your divorce, then using a divorce mediator might be the right path for you and your spouse. In essence, a Palm Springs divorce mediator is a neutral 3rd party who is trained to help you and your spouse through the divorce process without having to enter the court process and have a judge decide on the final outcome. The goal is to keep you out of court in a peaceful setting to resolve all issues and help you both move on with your lives.
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 free consultation, fill out our Start Evaluation form or give us a call to discuss your needs!