Sacramento Mediation Attorney
California Alternative Dispute Resolution Lawyer
Family law issues are well suited to alternative forms of dispute resolution because alternative processes reduce tension and provide a faster resolution to disputed problems. Our Roseville, California, practice of the Law Office of Maida V. Farrar has experience representing clients' interests in mediation and collaborative law.
Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation to learn how Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) works for family law issues, such as divorce, child support, spousal support and property division.
California Family Law Mediation
While there is a certain amount of negotiation and settlement with any family law case, mediation is very common to resolve disputed divorce issues. Maida V. Farrar is an attorney mediator and can assist in mediating divorce issues.
The mediation process involves the two parties to the family law case and a trained mediator. Mediation is a non-adversarial process allows the parties to sit down together to discuss disputed issues with a mediator acting as a third-party neutral. The mediator guides the discussion, but does not provide advice or a ruling on how to resolve disputed family law issues.
Mediation is often used when resolving family law issues because working together to solve an issues can reduce tension and anger between the parties. If mediation is unsuccessful and the parties are unable to reach a joint decision, the disputed issue can be filed in court and the issue can be litigated.
Collaborative Law Process
Collaborative law is where two attorneys and two parties work together to discuss the disputed family law issues. Collaborative law processes require an agreement not to litigate any disputed issues. If the parties to collaborative law cannot come to a joint solution, the attorneys must withdraw from the case because of the signed agreement to work together.
Benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation, collaborative law or other ADR processes are best suited to clients who are able to communicate well with the other party. For the process to be effective and efficient there needs to be an existing basis for the parties to be able to communicate with some semblance of trust.
The parties must also demonstrate willingness to compromise and work with the other party to achieve a resolution that represents the best interests of the family. Alternative processes often work to the benefit of both parties by reducing the time and expense typical of a family law court battle. Whether you believe your family law issue is suited to mediation or collaborative law, we know how to represent your interests.
Contact a Family Law Attorney
To schedule a free initial consultation to discuss mediation or collaborative law, contact us today. Located in Roseville, California, we represent clients throughout the greater Sacramento area.