| Mediation is | Mediation is not |
|---|---|
| A confidential, voluntary process | A legal proceeding or court hearing |
| Something either party can end at any time | Binding without your signature |
| Forward-focused — about what works next | Therapy or a determination of whose fault this is |
| A space where children stay central | Someone telling you how to parent |
A California divorce settlement addresses parenting plans, child support, spousal support, and division of assets and debts. We start with what matters most to you and build from there. If your family has layers — mental health, sobriety, domestic violence, a child with different needs — that is not a reason to avoid this process. It is a reason to find the right mediator.
Typically $5,000–$15,000 total, and can complete at the six-month minimum California requires.
Averages $17,000–$30,000 per person — and can take 18 to 24 months.
You don't have to be convinced. You just have to be curious. One conversation is not an agreement. Showing up is not a concession. You can speak with Laura directly, without going through your spouse, with no obligation and no pressure.