Mediation Attorney In San Diego, California

You first consider getting legal advice from an attorney: It's best to walk into mediation with a solid understanding of your legal rights and responsibilities. It is also suggested that you gather financial documentation if property or support issues are expected and to write out a detailed schedule for parenting ahead of time if children are involved.

Keep in mind, mediation is an agreement-reaching process in which the Mediator assists the Parties to reach an agreement in a collaborative, consensual, and informed manner. The Mediator has no power to decide disputed issues for the Parties and mediation is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Parties are encouraged to secure such advice throughout the mediation process and are strongly advised to obtain independent legal review of any mediated agreement before signing that agreement. The Mediator's objective is to facilitate the Parties themselves reaching their most constructive and fairest agreement.

In your free 1-hour consultation with the Law Offices of David C. Beavans, APC, you will have the opportunity to meet with the mediator, and identify and categorize the contested issues. If after this consultation both parties are prepared to proceed with mediation, the first session can be scheduled in as little as a week’s time.