Divorce Mediation

Couples who cannot settle contested issues are more likely to experience a long, drawn-out divorce process. Divorce mediation may allow for a less stressful dissolution of your marriage. At Woodman-Garcia-Sepulveda Law, we offer decades of mediation experience to help you move on to the next chapter of your life.

What Is Divorce Mediation?

Divorce mediation services involves working with a trained mediator to resolve contested issues without appearing in court. Couples who go through mediation often end their marriage on respectful terms and with less of a hassle compared to a divorce trial.

The mediator is a neutral third party, instead of a lawyer retained by one party. The goal is to come up with an arrangement that both parties can agree to. Mediation encourages open communication, making it easier to find solutions to disagreements. Some of the most common points of contention during divorce include:

• Finances
• Child custody and support
• Spousal support
• Property division

During mediation, we outline all the issues that you and your spouse struggle to agree on. We allow both sides to state their position and offer suggestions to solve potential impasses.

Why Should You Consider Divorce Mediation Services?

When couples cannot agree on one or more terms of their divorce, they end up litigating the issue in the courts. Divorces that proceed to trial can be messy for both parties, especially if children are involved.

Our divorce mediation services provide an alternative to trial proceedings. When your divorce goes to court, you need to be prepared for a public trial with strict legal procedures. You have less control over the process.

Mediation offers a confidential, personalized way to dissolve your marriage. Call us to begin discussing the details of your divorce or explore the benefits of divorce mediation services.

Mediation Is Often Faster and Less Expensive

Working with a qualified mediator from Woodman-Garcia-Sepulveda Law offers a faster, less expensive option compared to a divorce trial. Contested divorces can take a year or longer to resolve.

Scheduling court dates that work for the judge, attorneys, and your former partner is challenging, which often results in delays. Due to the lengthy process, divorce trials can also become costly.

With mediation, you do not need to wait on a judge or two attorneys to agree on a date. The typical mediation process involves three to four sessions and may be completed in just a few months. As you are only working with a single law firm, instead of both sides retaining attorneys, the costs are also much lower.

Mediation Is Confidential and Personalized

While a divorce trial is a public matter, a mediation session is completely private. You can keep your divorce process confidential and avoid setting foot in a courtroom.

There are no hearings during the mediation process. The details of the mediation sessions are not part of the public record, which allows you to maintain your privacy.

Mediation Is Often Better for the Children

Divorces can negatively impact the psychological and emotional well-being of children. Mediation spares children from needing to participate more in the divorce process. It saves your children from needing to take the stand in a divorce trial.

Mediation also benefits children by resolving parenting and custody disagreements that may impact the children’s upbringing. Through successful mediation, you and your ex-spouse can find a way to co-parent amicably.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Divorce Mediation?

Every divorce involves a wide range of unique factors, which means that mediation may not work for everyone. Both parties need to be comfortable sitting in a room together and respectfully discussing issues.

If you have experienced any form of domestic violence or abuse, or if the other party suffers from addiction, we may need to explore other legal paths. We can help you examine your options and determine whether mediation is the right way to proceed.

We Are Ready to Help Mediate Your Divorce

Contact the experts at Woodman-Garcia-Sepulveda Law to explore divorce mediation services. Our many years of experience ensure that you receive a mediator who understands the challenges of finalizing a divorce. We have dealt with all types of issues and can help both sides find common ground.

Mediating a divorce requires specialized knowledge. As every divorce is different, you need to work with someone who understands the most common points of contention, including finances and child custody.

At Woodman-Garcia-Sepulveda, a women-led and owned firm, we specialize in family law. Attorney Flora Garcia-Sepulveda has been practicing law since 1998. We are also a Hispanic-owned business that services clients throughout Redwood City and the surrounding area.

We are prepared to help with your mediation process and resolve your divorce as amicably as possible. The next step is to schedule a consultation so we can learn more about the details of your situation.

Contact us today to arrange your divorce mediation consultation.