A divorce mediator is a neutral party trained to help couples resolve disputes that arise during divorce. The primary goal of the mediation is to produce a fair and reasonable agreement. You are not limited to solving your disputes the way the court would. You can fashion a settlement that will work for both parties. Mediation can be used for the entire divorce process or may be used for one or a few specific issues.
Mediation generally takes less time than an adversarial divorce court process.
If parties cooperate the process can be finished in 3-4 weeks. This allows both parties to save money and to move on with a new way of life. The confidentiality of mediation is protected by California law. The law protects any communication made in the course of the mediation. It includes all discussions and materials.