You walk away with a comprehensive agreement that actually works for your life. No more wondering what a judge might decide about your children, your home, or your financial future.
Your divorce becomes a structured conversation, not a battlefield. You keep control over the timeline, the decisions, and the costs—while we handle the legal complexities that protect your interests long-term.
This means you can move forward with confidence, knowing your agreement is built to last and designed to prevent future conflicts that drain your time and money.
We bring over 25 years of family law expertise to Silverado and Orange County families. We’re led by Daniel C. Hunter IV, one of less than 1% of California attorneys who holds board certification in family law.
We’ve seen what litigation does to families—the stress, the costs, the damaged relationships. That’s exactly why we focus exclusively on mediation.
Our approach combines legal precision with genuine understanding of what families in this area face. Whether you’re dealing with complex property issues common in Orange County or navigating co-parenting arrangements, we know how to craft solutions that work for your specific situation.
We start with a free consultation where you’ll understand exactly what mediation involves and whether it fits your situation. No pressure, just clear information about your options.
Once we begin, you’ll work through each issue systematically—child custody, support, property division—in a structured environment where both voices are heard. We facilitate the conversation, provide legal guidance, and help you explore options you might not have considered.
Each session builds toward a comprehensive agreement that covers all the details. We draft everything properly, ensure it meets legal requirements, and make sure you understand exactly what you’re agreeing to before anything becomes final.
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Your mediation covers all the critical areas: child custody and visitation schedules, child and spousal support calculations, property and debt division, and any modifications to existing agreements. We handle the paperwork, court filings, and legal documentation.
In Orange County, we see families dealing with everything from tech stock options to multiple properties to complex custody arrangements. Our process adapts to your specific circumstances, whether that means bringing in financial experts for business valuations or working through unique co-parenting challenges.
You get flat-fee pricing with no surprises, which means you know your total costs upfront. Most couples save $10,000 or more compared to traditional litigation, and you typically reach resolution in weeks or months instead of years.
Our mediation services use transparent flat-fee pricing, typically ranging from $5,000 to $9,500 depending on your case complexity. This covers everything—all sessions, document preparation, and court filings.
Compare that to traditional litigation, where each spouse often pays $15,000 to $30,000 or more in attorney fees alone. With mediation, you’re splitting the cost of one neutral professional instead of each hiring separate attorneys to fight against each other.
The exact fee depends on factors like property complexity, business interests, and custody arrangements, but you’ll know your total cost before we begin. No hourly billing surprises or unexpected expenses.
Most couples complete mediation in 4 to 8 weeks, with sessions typically scheduled weekly or bi-weekly. The total time depends on your specific circumstances and how quickly you can work through decisions together.
Even complex cases usually resolve within 3 to 4 months, which is dramatically faster than litigation that can drag on for years. You control the pace—if you need more time to consider options, we accommodate that. If you want to move quickly, we can schedule sessions more frequently.
Remember, California has a mandatory 6-month waiting period from filing to finalization, but your mediation work can be completed well before that deadline expires.
Disagreement is normal—that’s exactly why you need mediation in the first place. Our job is to help you work through those sticking points using proven techniques and legal guidance.
We break down complex issues into manageable pieces, help you understand the legal framework that would apply if you went to court, and explore creative solutions that might work better than standard court orders. Sometimes bringing in neutral experts like appraisers or child specialists helps resolve specific disputes.
If mediation doesn’t work for every issue, you can still use it to resolve most matters and only litigate the remaining points. This hybrid approach still saves significant time and money compared to full litigation.
Conflict doesn’t automatically disqualify you from mediation—in fact, structured mediation often works better than courtroom battles for managing disagreements. We’re trained to facilitate difficult conversations and keep discussions productive.
However, mediation isn’t appropriate in cases involving domestic violence, abuse, or situations where one spouse is hiding assets or refuses to participate in good faith. We’ll assess your situation during the consultation to determine if mediation is viable.
If there’s high conflict but both parties are willing to work toward resolution, we can use techniques like separate sessions or specific communication protocols to make the process manageable.
Yes, once properly executed and filed with the court, your mediation agreement becomes a legally binding court order with the same enforceability as any divorce judgment. We ensure all agreements meet California legal requirements.
We draft comprehensive settlement agreements that cover all aspects of your divorce, have them reviewed by both parties, and handle the court filing process. The judge reviews the agreement to ensure it’s fair and meets legal standards before approving it.
This means you get the benefits of a collaborative process while ensuring your agreement has full legal protection and enforceability if issues arise later.
As your mediators, we provide legal information and guidance throughout the process, but we can’t give individual legal advice to either party since we remain neutral. Many couples complete mediation without separate attorneys and find this works well for their situation.
However, you always have the right to consult with independent attorneys, and we encourage this for complex cases involving significant assets, business interests, or unusual legal issues. Some couples choose to have attorneys review the final agreement before signing.
The key advantage is that you’re not required to have expensive attorney representation throughout the entire process, which is where most litigation costs come from. You can get legal consultation when you actually need it.
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