What Are Some of the Stages of the Mediation Process?

If you chose mediation as a way to reach settlement in your divorce or custody case, you probably already have a basic idea of how it works. You probably chose this method for you and your spouse as a way to work together to make important decisions and solve problems in your divorce or custody…

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Custody: A Step-By-Step Guide

Figuring out a child custody arrangement that everyone can agree to is one of the most difficult parts of divorce. However, taking it one step at a time can make the entire process easier to understand and work through. Here are the basic questions to answer to form the basis of your custody agreement: 2.…

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What Are the Odds Divorce Mediation Will Work?

Divorce mediation has now appeared decades ago and is an official way for many people to go through the divorce process in a manner that is less stressful and time-consuming than they would have imagined. Divorce is known to be a stressful time period in everyone’s life, which is why mediation is sometimes seen as…

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We Answer Some of Your Biggest Mediation Questions

As mediators who want you to have the best results in your case, we want to help you through the process from every aspect. You may have questions about mediation that have not been answered when you did prior research or talked to mediators yourself. We can answer these questions to help you understand your…

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Mediation Myths: What You Absolutely Need to Know

At The Law Office of Soheila Azizi & Associates, we believe that mediation is sometimes the best way to resolve divorce matters, depending on the situation. Today we will look at a variety of myths that are sometimes visited when people are considering mediation, which may talk them out of the process. We want you…

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Aspects You May Not Have Known About Mediation

When most people are going through divorce and hear the word “mediation”, they may feel confused because they don’t know enough about the process, or scared because they have heard stories about how the process didn’t work for others. We, as experienced mediators, can assure you that mediation is sometimes the best option for your…

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What the Right Divorce Mediator Will do for Your Family

You may have already weighed the pros and cons between divorce mediation and litigation, and decided that mediation may be the best option for you. Every divorce mediator is different, but we can assure you that we have the experience and dedication to get you the best result in your case. Today we have some…

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What to do When Your Divorce Has Turned Ugly

Many spouses come bearing the same question when they speak with their attorneys: How do I prevent my divorce from turning ugly? Unfortunately, in some cases, you may find that this is inevitable as you deal with child custody matters, split property, and so much more. This is why it is important to learn some…

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How You Can Prepare for Your Child Custody Mediation Case

Child custody cases can be complicated and difficult to solve, which is why it is suggested that many families participate in something known as alternative dispute resolution (ADR), making it easier on families and the court system. One of the most popular types of ADR is known as mediation, and it takes preparation. Sometimes people…

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My Case is Too Complex: When You Don’t Want to Mediate

When you are in the midst of divorce and believe mediation is your best option, you should still speak to an experienced attorney about your case and what to expect. Mediation is a proven process that is leading to great results for divorcing couples who want a simplified way to resolve issues without going to…

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California Mediation When You Are in an Abusive Relationship

If you are looking at mediation as a divorce option, you may already know the pros and cons of such. Mediation is one of the best ways to help divorcing parties work through their conflicts and resolve some of the biggest issues. The mediator is responsible for providing a neutral, safe environment for such. However,…

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What Options Are There When Mediation Doesn’t Work?

If you are involved in a divorce, you probably already know that mediation is a process that gives couples the option of resolving their differences rather than going through the court process. Mediation works for some people because it is both private and confidential. However, rather than an outcome, mediation is viewed as a process.…

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