Mediation
What You Need to Know About Mediation
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution technique that allows a case to be settled out of court. At the Law Offices of Randy W. Medina, APLC, we provide individuals with information about mediation, how it is handled in California, and how it can help them.
To set up a consultation with divorce lawyer Randy wW. Medina, contact us online or call our Pasadena, California, law office at (626) 432-1975, or toll free at (800) 387-5575.
Mediation Explained
The goal of mediation is to come to an agreement on a specific issue . or issues With the help of a third-party mediator, the process aims to identify a problem, discuss potential solutions to the problem, and ideally, come to agreement on a solution.
In all divorce-related cases involving children, California requires mediation, including child custody. Even in cases not involving children, many couples choose to mediate based on its high success rate. At the Law Offices of Randy W. Medina, APLC we are able to settle over 98% of our mediation cases. Sometimes settlement can take place without going to court eventually settle. We believe that our success rate in settling cases is based in large part on our pro-activeness in getting the case resolved, coupled with superior knowledge of the law. As a volunteer mediator, appointed by the Los Angeles Superior Court, Mr. Medina has a wealth of experience in spotting the issues and coming up with solutions that people can live with.
The many benefits of mediation include:
- Mediation is generally less expensive than other dispute resolution techniques
- Mediation tends to be quicker than trial in court
- Mediation relies on the mutual agreement of both partisan issue
- Mediation allows both parties to have more direct control of their case
- Mediation maintains positive relationships among you, your spouse, and your children
- Mediation keeps children out of court and away from testifying
The Law Offices of Randy W. Medina — How we Can Help
Although the benefits of mediation are great, many people have the wrong idea that each and every issue can and will be resolved through mediation. Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen. Many cases go to court if mediation fails to resolve an issue.
The important thing to remember is this — mediation can be a very worthwhile option for individuals going through a divorce. We encourage clients to take advantage of this process as much as possible. However, when mediation doesn't settle a case, it is possible to resolve matters through litigation.
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