Newport Beach Legal offers family law services in Newport Beach, CA and the OC areas. Call today 949-409-9074.
Divorce mediation and family law services are proudly provided by Newport Beach Legal. Founded to provide professional family law services including, but not limited to, divorce mediation, child custody, estate planning, wills, trusts, and health care directives within Newport Beach and the surrounding Orange County communities.
Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation is the process a couple seeks the help of a skilled, unbiased, third party, also known as a mediator, to help them amicably resolve their differences, reach a mutually agreeable settlement, and avoid costly and stressful litigation.
You may wonder if mediation actually works… could a neutral third party that does not have any authority to render a decision actually help to resolve a dispute that you (and your spouse and appointed attorneys) have failed to resolve thus far. For many, the answer is a resounding yes! Both straightforward cases as well as those complicated ones that have already been litigated for months and even years can benefit from divorce mediation.
Divorce mediation contains a few unique attributes that contribute to success:
Focus
The entire focus of divorce mediation is peaceful resolution. Every party there is focused on trying to resolve their differences and reach a settlement.
Communication
During the height of disagreement, the individuals involved may not fully disclose their true desires and concerns to each other and may let hurt feelings and distrust impact communication. An impartial mediator allows the parties to find common ground and address concerns in a different and often more effective way.
Confidentiality
All conversations in mediation are confidential. This confidentiality allows individuals to explore potential resolution of topics that might be otherwise discouraged in litigation.
Divorce Mediation
These unique attributes, in combination with the insight from a neutral mediator, work together to help individuals reach the decisions and agreements required to divorce peacefully.
While every situation is unique, you should expect to discuss the following topics during divorce mediation:
Division of your marital assets and liabilities (equitable distribution or community property)
How much and for how long you will pay or receive alimony (spousal support, maintenance, or spousal maintenance)
A parenting plan and arrangements for co-parenting your children post-divorce
Child support each of you will provide your children (financial support)
Remember, divorce mediation is about settlement and compromise; reaching an agreement that will equally benefit (or impair) all of the members involved. It may not always be easy but we really can help you achieve a peaceful divorce.
If you would like to explore divorce mediation, then we can help. We will evaluate your situation and help you plan out the best course forward. OC Peaceful Divorce is here to make the process as easy and successful as possible. Request a Consultation or give us a call, directly, at 949-409-9074. We are here to help and look forward to working with you.
