When relationships matter,
conflict needs a new process.

The legal system wasn't designed for families. It was built to determine fault — winners and losers, plaintiffs and defendants.

Mediation starts from a different premise. Not who is right. Not who wins. But how do we keep this family intact enough that the people who depend on us most can still count on us.

Laura Lorber, J.D., family mediator, smiling in a blue jacket
Laura Lorber, J.D. Family mediator and parenting coordinator, San Diego
Meet Laura
How can I help you?
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Family conflict & relationships
Parent-child, elder care, siblings, preventative support
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Divorce + co-parenting
Wherever you are in the process, start here
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Co-parenting isn't working
Structured support when conflict has become entrenched
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For attorneys & divorce pros
A targeted intervention when a case has stalled
Still deciding if this is right for you?
That's not just okay — it's the norm. Whether you're weighing this on your own or the other person isn't there yet, these two worksheets are here to help you think it through — no pressure to reach a conclusion, no obligation to share them with anyone.
Not sure mediation fits your situation?
A set of honest questions about where things stand — your relationship, what's at stake, what the process itself would actually involve.
Take the worksheet →
Know the facts, but still can't decide?
A worksheet for sitting with the ambivalence itself — what's pulling you forward, what's holding you back, and what that tells you.
Take the worksheet →

Ready to talk?

A consultation is a conversation — not a commitment.
We'll figure out together what makes sense for your situation.

Schedule a free consultation Email Laura directly
Not ready to talk to anyone yet? Start here. Your Co-Parenting Plan Blueprint — a step-by-step workbook for parents.
Get the workbook →