Understanding the Mediation Process

Experienced Orange County Divorce Mediators

Every divorce presents unique challenges and emotional issues, regardless of the circumstances. Even if you have an uncontested divorce, there will be issues that you need to sort out with your spouse. If you are considering mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method for your divorce, it is important you understand what to expect.

At OC Divorce Mediation Center, we have over four decades of collective experience and have the knowledge to guide you toward an informed decision. We can help you decide whether it is right for you and your unique circumstances.

How Does Mediation Work?

The top priority in the mediation process is to allow you and your spouse to meet and make decisions on the important issues of your divorce. You will meet in the presence of unbiased parties, your divorce mediators, who will lead discussions and help ensure you are staying on track towards reaching agreements. In addition to other benefits, mediation is far less time consuming and expensive than litigation.

• The following is a basic outline of what you can expect from the mediation process:
• First appointment: You and your spouse will meet to discuss your goals and what you hope to achieve through mediation. An agreement will be drafted and signed by all parties, indicating that you will be mediating your divorce. Your mediator may assign particular tasks during this meeting, such as asking you to bring documentation next time.
• Subsequent appointments: Depending on how many issues you need to discuss, you will have a handful of meetings following your initial meeting. During these appointments, you and your spouse will negotiate the issues at hand. This process can be rather quick unless you or your spouse need extended time to think.
• Final appointment/agreement: Once you have reached agreements on all important issues, the mediator will gather all of the necessary notes and draft your settlement agreement. Your divorce agreement will then be sent to the appropriate court.

If you believe that mediation may be right for you and would like to know more, we are only a phone call away.
Contact us at (949) 565-4151 to make an appointment with an Orange County divorce mediator.
Locations in Ladera Ranch & Irvine.