You’re not just avoiding court—you’re taking control of your entire divorce process. Instead of spending 19 months and $30,000+ fighting in court, you can reach a final agreement in as little as 6 months for a fraction of the cost.
Your conversations stay private. No public records, no courtroom drama, no judge making decisions about your family without understanding your situation. You and your spouse work together to create agreements that actually make sense for your specific circumstances.
Most importantly, you preserve the relationship you’ll need for co-parenting. Your kids don’t have to watch their parents destroy each other in a legal battle. You maintain dignity, save money, and move forward faster.
We’ve been helping Orange County families navigate divorce without the courtroom chaos. We understand the unique pressures facing Hansen residents—the high cost of living, work demands, and the stress that comes with maintaining life in one of California’s most expensive areas.
Our mediators are trained in both conflict resolution and family law. We’ve seen how financial stress tears marriages apart here, and we’ve helped hundreds of couples resolve their differences without destroying their futures or their children’s well-being.
We’re not here to take sides or drag things out. We’re here to help you reach fair agreements quickly so you can move on with your life.
First, we meet with both of you to understand your situation and explain how mediation works. Everything discussed is confidential—it can’t be used against either of you if you end up in court later.
Then we tackle the main issues: property division, child custody and support, and spousal support if applicable. We help you explore options and find solutions that work for your family. You’re not pressured to agree to anything on the spot.
Once you reach agreements, we document everything in a legally binding settlement agreement. This gets filed with the court and becomes your final divorce judgment. The whole process typically takes a few months instead of over a year, and costs a fraction of what you’d spend on attorneys and court battles.
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In Orange County, where 33 people file for divorce every day and judges handle 1,500 cases annually, getting personal attention in court is nearly impossible. Our mediation gives you the focused time and attention your situation deserves.
Financial stress is the leading cause of divorce here, partly because litigation can cost $15,000-$50,000 per person. Our mediation typically costs $5,000-$15,000 total—split between both spouses. That’s money you can use for your new life instead of legal fees.
Orange County’s family court system is overwhelmed. Our mediation lets you work on your schedule, not the court’s. You can resolve issues in weeks or months instead of waiting years for trial dates. Plus, everything stays private—no public records of your personal business for neighbors or coworkers to find.
Our divorce mediation in Hansen typically costs between $5,000 and $15,000 total, which both spouses split. This is dramatically less than litigation, which can cost $15,000-$50,000 per person in Orange County.
The exact cost depends on how many sessions you need and the complexity of your situation. Simple divorces with minimal assets and no children might only require 3-4 sessions. More complex cases involving businesses, significant assets, or complicated custody arrangements might need 6-8 sessions.
We use transparent, flat-fee pricing so you know exactly what you’re paying upfront. No surprise bills, no hourly charges that add up without warning. Most couples save tens of thousands compared to traditional litigation.
Most of our divorce mediations in Hansen are completed within 3-6 months, compared to 19+ months for litigated divorces in Orange County. The timeline depends on your specific circumstances and how quickly you can work through the issues.
Simple cases with cooperative spouses might be resolved in 6-10 weeks. More complex situations involving child custody disputes, business valuations, or significant asset division might take 4-6 months. Even complex cases are typically finished faster than simple court cases.
The key advantage is that you control the schedule. You’re not waiting months for court dates or dealing with continuances. You meet when it works for both of you, not when the overwhelmed court system can fit you in.
You don’t have to agree on every single issue to benefit from our mediation. Many couples resolve 80-90% of their disputes through our process and only take the remaining issues to court. This still saves significant time and money.
If you reach partial agreements, those get documented and filed with the court. You only litigate the unresolved matters, which means shorter court proceedings and lower legal fees than if you’d fought about everything.
Our mediation also gives you valuable practice in communicating and problem-solving together. Even if some issues go to court, you’ll have established better communication patterns that help with co-parenting and future decisions.
Yes, our mediation is completely confidential under California Evidence Code Section 1119. Nothing you say during our sessions can be used as evidence in court if mediation doesn’t work out. This protection encourages honest communication.
Your mediator cannot be called as a witness, and we don’t make recordings or transcripts of your sessions. The only document that becomes public is your final settlement agreement, and even that only contains the basic terms of your divorce.
This confidentiality is crucial for Orange County residents who value privacy. Unlike court proceedings, which create public records that anyone can access, our mediation keeps your personal and financial information completely private.
You don’t need separate lawyers during our mediation sessions, but many people choose to consult with attorneys outside of mediation for advice. This is much more cost-effective than having lawyers represent you throughout litigation.
We explain the legal framework and help you understand your options, but we can’t give legal advice to either spouse individually. Some couples have lawyers review their final agreement before signing, which provides protection without the expense of full representation.
If you have significant assets, own businesses, or face complex custody issues, consulting with an attorney can be valuable. But you’re looking at a few thousand in consultation fees rather than tens of thousands in litigation costs.
Children don’t participate directly in our mediation sessions, but their needs are the primary focus when we discuss custody and support arrangements. Our mediation often produces better outcomes for children than court battles because parents maintain control over decisions affecting their kids.
We help you create parenting plans that work for your specific situation and your children’s ages, schedules, and needs. You can be creative with solutions that a judge might not consider or understand. The collaborative nature of our mediation also models better communication for your children.
Research consistently shows that children do better when parents can co-parent effectively after divorce. Our mediation helps establish the communication and problem-solving skills you’ll need for years of shared parenting decisions, school events, and family milestones.
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