You keep more of your money. Instead of paying two attorneys to fight it out in court—where cases can drag on for over a year and cost $10,000 to $20,000 or more—you’re sharing one mediator’s fees. That alone can save you thousands.
You move faster. Mediation works on your timeline, not the court’s. Most couples settle in a fraction of the time it takes to litigate, which means less time away from work, your kids, and the real moments that matter.
You stay in control. Instead of a judge deciding what’s fair based on a few hours of testimony, you and your spouse create the agreement. That means parenting plans that actually fit your family, asset divisions that reflect your priorities, and outcomes you can both live with. And if you have kids, they see cooperation instead of conflict—which matters more than most people realize when it comes to their long-term well-being.
We serve families across Orange County, including Anaheim, with a focus on divorce mediation and family dispute resolution. Our team is led by board-certified family law specialists—a distinction earned by less than one percent of attorneys in California—and trained at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law’s Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution.
That background matters because you’re not just getting a mediator. You’re getting someone who understands the law, knows how judges think, and has spent years in courtrooms and mediation rooms helping families navigate some of the hardest decisions they’ll ever make. We have over 45 years of combined experience in family law litigation and mediation, and we’ve been recognized as a 2023 Client Champion and named to the National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers list for nine consecutive years.
In Anaheim and across Orange County—where 33 divorces are filed every day—families are dealing with high costs of living, complex asset divisions, and the emotional weight of separation. You need someone who gets it. Someone who can help you find fair solutions without the financial and emotional devastation that comes with a courtroom battle.
You start with a consultation. This is where you talk through your situation, ask questions, and figure out if mediation is the right fit. There’s no pressure—just clarity about what the process looks like and what it can accomplish.
Then you move into mediation sessions. These happen in a neutral, confidential setting—either in person or online if that works better for your schedule. Both of you are heard. We don’t take sides, but we do guide the conversation, help you identify what matters most, and work through the tough topics: parenting plans, property division, support, and anything else that needs to be resolved.
Once you reach an agreement, we draft the documents that reflect what you’ve decided. These are clear, legally sound, and ready to file with the court. You’re not left guessing what happens next—you have a roadmap, and you move forward with confidence. The whole process is designed to be faster, less expensive, and far less stressful than litigation, and it keeps you in the driver’s seat the entire time.
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You get help with divorce mediation, including all the financial and legal decisions that come with ending a marriage. That means dividing assets and debts, determining spousal support, and creating a settlement that’s fair and enforceable.
If you have children, you get support building parenting plans that prioritize their well-being. This includes custody schedules, decision-making authority, holiday arrangements, and communication coaching to help you co-parent effectively after the divorce. In Orange County, where 99% of divorce cases settle through mediation, the goal is to reduce conflict and protect kids from the emotional fallout of prolonged court battles.
You also get post-judgment mediation if circumstances change down the road. Life doesn’t stop after divorce—jobs change, people relocate, kids grow up. If you need to modify child support, spousal support, or custody arrangements, mediation offers a way to address those changes without going back to court.
And if you’re dealing with a family business or complex financial situations, we can help you navigate those issues with the same level of care and expertise. The process is confidential, so your personal and financial details stay private. You’re also working with transparent, flat-fee pricing, so there are no surprise bills or runaway costs. You know what you’re paying upfront, and you can plan accordingly.
Private mediation in Orange County typically costs between $3,000 and $8,000 total for both parties. That’s significantly less than traditional litigation, where each spouse pays their own attorney and costs can easily reach $10,000 to $20,000 or more—especially if the case drags on or goes to trial.
With mediation, you’re sharing one professional’s fees instead of each hiring separate lawyers to fight it out. That alone cuts costs by a wide margin. And because mediation moves faster than court cases, you’re not paying for months or years of back-and-forth legal work.
We use a transparent, flat-fee pricing model, so you know what you’re paying upfront. There are no surprise bills, no hourly rates that spiral out of control, and no incentive to drag things out. You’re investing in a process that’s designed to be efficient, fair, and affordable—without sacrificing quality or legal expertise.
Most couples complete mediation in a fraction of the time it takes to litigate a divorce. While litigation can take over a year—especially if the case goes to trial—mediation can be wrapped up in a matter of weeks or months, depending on how complex your situation is and how quickly you’re able to reach agreements.
You’re working on your own timeline, not the court’s. That means you can schedule sessions when it works for both of you, and you’re not waiting months for a court date. The faster you resolve things, the sooner you can move forward with your life.
That said, the timeline does depend on how much conflict exists between you and your spouse. If both of you are willing to communicate openly and work toward fair solutions, the process moves quickly. If there’s a lot of residual anger or controlling behavior, it may take longer—but even in those cases, mediation is still faster and less painful than a courtroom battle.
Yes. In fact, child custody mediation exists specifically to help parents resolve these issues without the financial and emotional costs of a court battle. Our job is to facilitate productive conversations, help you identify what’s best for your kids, and guide you toward a parenting plan that works for your family.
You don’t have to agree on everything going in. That’s the whole point of mediation. We help you work through the disagreements, explore options you may not have considered, and find common ground. The focus is always on the children’s well-being—not on winning or losing.
In Orange County, where 99% of divorce cases settle through mediation, most parents are able to reach agreements on custody, visitation schedules, decision-making authority, and other parenting issues. And because you’re creating the plan together, it’s more likely to work in real life than a plan imposed by a judge who doesn’t know your family.
Mediation is confidential. What you discuss in mediation sessions stays private. Unlike court proceedings, where testimony and documents become part of the public record, mediation protects your privacy and keeps the details of your disputes and agreements out of the public eye.
This is especially valuable if you’re a high-profile individual, own a business, or simply value your privacy. You’re not airing your personal or financial details in a courtroom where anyone can access the records. You’re working in a secure, neutral environment where both parties can speak openly without worrying about what ends up in the public domain.
The only documents that become public are the final settlement agreements that get filed with the court—and even those are limited to what’s legally required. Everything else stays between you, your spouse, and us. That level of confidentiality is one of the biggest reasons families in Anaheim and across Orange County choose mediation over litigation.
You can do mediation online. We offer virtual mediation sessions, which give you the flexibility to participate from home, work, or wherever is most convenient. This is especially helpful if you have scheduling conflicts, childcare challenges, or just want to avoid the stress and expense of traveling to an office.
Online mediation works the same way as in-person sessions. You still get the same level of legal expertise, the same confidential environment, and the same focus on fair, durable solutions. The only difference is the format. And for some families—especially those dealing with high conflict—the no-contact nature of virtual mediation can actually make the process smoother and less stressful.
The shift to virtual conflict resolution has been particularly beneficial for families in Orange County, where traffic, work schedules, and the high cost of living make it harder to carve out time for in-person meetings. You’re not sacrificing quality or effectiveness by choosing online mediation. You’re just making the process work better for your life.
You can modify agreements through post-judgment mediation. Life changes—jobs change, people relocate, kids grow up—and sometimes the terms of your divorce settlement need to change too. Whether it’s child support, spousal support, custody arrangements, or visitation schedules, mediation offers a way to address those changes without going back to court.
Post-judgment mediation works the same way as the original process. You sit down with us, discuss what’s changed and why, and work toward a new agreement that reflects your current circumstances. It’s faster, less expensive, and far less adversarial than filing a motion with the court and waiting for a judge to decide.
The key is that both parties have to agree to mediate. If one person refuses, you may need to go through the court system. But in most cases, especially when both parties have already been through mediation once, people are willing to come back to the table. It’s just easier, and it keeps you in control of the outcome instead of leaving it up to a judge who doesn’t know your family.
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