Why do you believe that mediation is so effective?
It empowers the parties to make their own decisions based on their sense of the dispute, and the equities contained [...]
What is mediation?
Mediation is a conversation between two or more parties with differing interests which is facilitated by a neutral professional with [...]
What are the advantages of retaining a mediator in a divorce proceeding?
See my extended blog posts for an in depth answer on the advantages and disadvantages of mediation, hiring lawyers and [...]
Is your mediation confidential, and can the agreement be kept confidential?
My mediations are strictly confidential. Even if someone later tries to use the Court to force me to disclose what [...]
How much does your mediation cost in comparison to negotiating between lawyers or counselors?
My fee is about half the cost of a lawyer (though I am a lawyer) and is comparable to the [...]
How long does it take to get a divorce?
To an extent the parties control how long a divorce proceeding will last. Some couples want to separate their personal [...]
How long do we have to wait for an appointment?
Not long, usually within a few days to a week, depending on how booked my schedule is.
How flexible is your mediation practice?
Timewise, I schedule at your convenience; I have even done mediations on Christmas Day for clients who needed immediate help. [...]
How fast can we get a divorce?
In California, the divorce process lasts at a minimum of one day longer than six months. In many cases, I [...]
How does the cost compare to that of using lawyers to bargain for us?
The transaction costs for lawyers is very high compared to mediation. Face-to-face mediation eliminates about half of the time, and [...]