The mediation process does not rely on trust, but rather on principles of good business. Most people can resolve even difficult and complex disputes if they are given the opportunity, a clear procedure and the help of a mediator. Even people who are angry and frustrated can successfully negotiate.
At Brave, Weber & Mack, APLC, our experienced San Diego mediation attorneys bring decades of experience and strong negotiation skills into play for our clients. We are committed to helping you smoothly resolve your conflict while keeping your best interests in mind.
Benefits of Family Law Mediation
Mediation is a constructive means for many couples to manage and resolve difficult family law and divorce issues in a timely and cost-effective manner. Perhaps most importantly, mediation allows them to maintain maximum control over decisions that will likely affect them and their children for many years to come. Mediation offers the following benefits:
- No pressure: Neither you nor your spouse will feel pressured during mediation.
- Safe: Neither you nor your spouse can compromise or lose any legal interest or right during mediation.
- Sensible: Mediation is an informal and sensible way to negotiate. A divorce or custody dispute does not need to become a full-blown legal battle. Good negotiators recognize the value of a third party helping to settle disputes.
- Cost-effective and quick: A mediated agreement usually costs less and takes less time because the parties are doing the negotiating, not the lawyers. What's more, studies show that people are more likely to live up to agreements they have negotiated, rather than those done for them by others or decided by a judge.
What to Expect From the Mediation Process
You and your spouse will meet with one of our California mediators (and when appropriate, with your attorneys) to assure that everyone has the same understanding of the mediation process. We will glean the basic facts and clarify the issues of the dispute.
Our mediator will then facilitate the negotiation with your spouse, considering available options and their respective advantages and risks. Sometimes our mediator may request the opportunity to meet separately with each of you to consider your individual interests and perspectives.
When the issues have been decided, our mediator will prepare a written memorandum that confirms your agreement. The agreement can be reviewed by attorneys or other professionals. This agreement can be made as enforceable as any court order and as binding as any legal contract. Should you desire, we can prepare a marital settlement agreement and all the papers necessary to finalize your divorce.
Meet Our Solana Beach Mediators
Our mediators, Shawn Weber and Julie Mack, have intensive training in alternate dispute resolution and specific training in family and divorce mediation. They are also family law attorneys. Because they are experienced in family law and divorce, they can organize the discussion of the issues and make sure both of you understand your options and their risks and benefits.
Schedule a free phone consultation by calling us at 858-345-2487, or contact us by e-mail us.
