Mediation

South Bay Divorce Mediation Attorney

Divorce attorneys use a range of legal techniques and tools to obtain results. Most commonly, they rely on negotiation to obtain a satisfactory settlement of disputed issues. When this fails, they usually resort to litigation to obtain a court-ordered outcome.

Mediation is another method of reaching a divorce settlement—a method that can reduce conflict and achieve a cost-effective resolution of contentious issues. At the Law Offices of Thomas M. Polinger, we frequently utilize divorce mediation to obtain an acceptable resolution of matters involving child custody and visitation, property division, and other disputes that arise during the divorce process.

Benefits of Divorce Mediation

In divorce mediation, a neutral mediator works with the parties to identify areas of contention and steer the parties toward a successful resolution of those matters. During the mediation process, each party is represented by an attorney who will work to protect the party's rights and interests.

The benefits of divorce mediation include:

Identification of issues — The mediator will identify areas of conflict and areas of agreement. The mediator will also seek to understand the importance each party places on the particular issue and the depth of each party's commitment on that issue.

Resolution of disputes in a less confrontational manner — The mediation process itself tends to reduce conflict, by allowing the parties to better understand the other party's motivation or point-of-view. Mediation can reduce the stress experienced by parties and their children.

Reduced costs — Mediation can reduce legal fees, when compared to negotiation or litigation.

At all times during the process, both parties' interests' are protected by their attorneys. A party does not need to participate directly in the mediation sessions, if he or she does not feel comfortable doing so.

An Experienced Divorce Mediation Lawyer

Thomas M. Polinger has worked in the field of divorce mediation since the 1980s. Mediation has since become an integral part of his practice. He operates on the premise that if you are a good litigator, you are a good mediator. His experience as a litigator allows him to reasonably foresee how the mediation will proceed, and take appropriate measures to protect your rights and interests during the process.

Mediation may not be right for everyone. When it is not the right option, we will recommend traditional negotiation or litigation to obtain an acceptable outcome for you. If mediation is the right strategy, we will steer you in that direction, as mediation provides finality to what would otherwise be lengthy and expensive litigation battles.

For a consultation with a divorce mediation lawyer at the Law Offices of Thomas M. Polinger, call 310-372-4636 or contact us online.