Los Angeles
Divorce Mediation Lawyer

The Dorie A. Rogers, APC, has a strong reputation in Los Angeles for managing complex post-judgment modifications through mediation. Mediation offers several benefits over traditional litigation, including confidentiality, privacy, and a cost-effective approach. It allows for creative solutions tailored to unique needs and circumstances while avoiding the time and uncertainty associated with court proceedings.

Our founder’s extensive background in psychology enhances her ability to navigate sensitive family dynamics and build accord during mediation sessions. Our law firm can help you resolve significant areas of disagreement during your divorce or child custody case. That way, you can finalize your case on favorable terms.

The longer a contested divorce or child custody case drags out, the more time and resources you may have to pour into it. Many parents and spouses are reasonably eager to resolve their family court case sooner rather than later, as they want to move on with their lives and put a difficult ordeal behind them. Mediation offers one way forward when both parties cannot agree on important matters.

Rather than scheduling a trial date that could significantly delay your case, The Dorie A. Rogers, APC, can work with the other party to schedule a mediation session. Any agreements made by both parties during mediation can bring the case closer to settling.

Mediation occurs in a private, non-confrontational setting. This allows both parties to address their concerns in a non-adversarial scenario. Unlike a court proceeding, anything said during mediation remains fully confidential. This can protect your privacy and personal details.

Ultimately, mediation can save you considerable time and money by avoiding additional litigation.

Mediators are trained in conflict resolution. They can facilitate constructive dialogue and guide parties toward mutually agreeable solutions, which helps streamline the resolution process. The settings also allow for creative solutions that are tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.

If your case is being delayed because both parties cannot come to an agreement on important matters tied to the divorce or child custody case, the parties and their legal counsel can seek the aid of a mediator.

The sessions typically last half a day, a full day, or multiple days. Mediation can be held at either attorney’s law office or at a neutral third site. The mediator generally begins by meeting with both parties to fully understand their goals and areas of concern. The spouses or parents involved typically do not directly communicate and remain in separate chambers, especially in high-conflict situations.

As the mediator meets with both parties, they work to encourage the parties to make concessions. Often, the mediator works to address concerns held by either party and to remind both parties of the benefits of resolving their differences.

After the parties agree to terms, the mediator may draft a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA)  or a similar document. This draft is usually reviewed by the parties and their attorneys. Once finalized, the agreement can be submitted to the court. If the court approves it, the agreement becomes a legally binding court order.