Divorce Mediation Los Angeles Area Locations

From its legendary traffic, to the high cost of living, life in the Los Angeles area certainly has its share of things that can really make your blood pressure rise.

So why then would you want to add to your stress by engaging in a long, drawn-out, and costly attorney-driven divorce proceeding, when you could work with Los Angeles divorce mediators like us, instead?

As divorce mediators in Los Angeles, we know that your divorce doesn’t have to be a disaster. And you don’t need to break the bank in order to untie the knot.

That’s why we offer Los Angeles area couples a flat-fee mediation service that addresses all logistical and financial issues associated with the divorce negotiation process, while providing emotional support along the way.

We know from experience that when divorce mediation and coaching are used together, it gives you the best opportunity to avoid a drawn-out, costly and contentious divorce while at the same time, enabling you to remain fully in control of the terms of your agreement.

And, when you and your spouse choose our innovative online divorce mediation services, you won't need to experience that legendary Los Angeles traffic! At least when it comes to your divorce…

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Sherman Oaks:

Equitable Mediation Services

Equitable Mediation Main Phone: (213) 986-8581

Office Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday

Payment Types Accepted: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Payment Plans Available

Learn about California Divorce Mediation.

Expert Divorce Mediator: Los Angeles, Pasadena, and Sherman Oaks

For a high quality divorce mediation, Los Angeles style, that results in a fair and thorough agreement while putting your children first, choose Equitable Mediation.

If you and your spouse live in the Los Angeles area, and both want to mediate, book a mediation strategy session for the two of you today.

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FAQ's About Divorce Mediation in Los Angeles County:

Do parties who engage in a divorce mediation process also need to retain a family law attorney or divorce attorney to represent them?

While some clients choose to hire attorneys to review their settlement agreement (known as a Memorandum of Understanding in mediation) or provide legal advice throughout the mediation process, there is no requirement in Los Angeles County that parties retain a lawyer as involving attorneys is a matter of personal choice.

We find approximately 95% of Equitable Mediation clients choose not to involve attorneys in their divorce.

 

Is there confidentiality in mediation much like there is in an attorney-client relationship?

Yes, there is confidentiality in mediation, but in light of recent discussions here in California, that confidentiality provision may be weakened when attorneys are present during the mediation and there is a claim of misconduct being made against one of the attorneys.

The good news is that we are Los Angeles divorce mediators and not attorneys and when using our mediation process, no attorneys are present. So in our view, the recent discussions regarding confidentiality will have no impact on our divorce mediation process.

 

What’s the difference between a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA)?

In mediation, a neutral third party mediator will draft what’s known as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which contains all of the agreements the parties made with regards to items that affect their family such as custody, child support, spousal support and property division.

The agreements outlined in the MOU are then formally drafted into a legally binding document known as the Martial Settlement Agreement (MSA), which is signed by the parties and is one of the (many) documents that are submitted to the court to finalize the parties' divorce.

Depending on the divorce mediators Los Angeles you work with, your MOU may either need to be entirely rewritten costing you more in time and expense, or if you work with us, your MOU can be easily converted into your MSA, saving you time and money in the process.

 

What kind of divorce mediation training is necessary for divorce mediators? Los Angeles County doesn’t seem to have any requirements for who can be a divorce mediator!

Currently there are no mediation training requirements for those wishing to practice divorce mediation in Los Angeles County.

That means anyone (and I mean anyone) can call themselves divorce mediators in Los Angeles.

It’s not uncommon for attorneys to call themselves a “divorce mediation lawyer” or a “mediation attorney” as they feel passing the bar also qualifies them to be divorce mediators. But in our opinion, litigating or advocating for one party is an entirely different skillset than acting as a neutral third party and assisting both parties towards resolution.

Read this article to learn more about how mediators and lawyers compare.

Other Useful California Divorce, Mediation & Local Resources:

• Los Angeles County Courts, Family Division
• Los Angeles County Court Fees
• California Department of Child Support Services
• Child Support in California: More Complex Than You Might Think
• The Challenges of Determining Alimony in California
• Flowchart of divorce process in LA County