To Coast Mediation Center, limit their mediation practice to divorcing couples who desire to minimize the stress and high financial costs that result from an adversarial divorce. This specialized mediation service was designed to meet the needs of busy California couples who want to obtain a divorce in a civilized manner, maximizing their control over the outcome while minimizing the cost. Allen and Mohr meet with clients in the privacy and comfort of a hotel suite, in a city of the clients' choice, over three non-consecutive weekends. During that time, they assist the couple in negotiating an agreement that is fair to both sides. In order for the mediation to begin, both spouses must agree that the divorce should take place and be willing to fill out financial disclosures in advance.
Preliminary negotiations take place during the first weekend.
A couple of weeks later, the couple returns for a second session, equipped with final financial disclosures, as well as appraisals that will facilitate their reaching a fair agreement. Following this session, Allen and Mohr prepare the Marital Settlement Agreement and other required court documents. Each client receives a copy of the draft agreement and takes it to a reviewing attorney for a consultation prior to attending the third session. This consultation with an outside attorney usually takes between one and two hours. During the final weekend revisions are made and a revised draft of the agreement is prepared.