During the course of mediation the parties are encouraged to discuss all of the issues and explore the various options which they have to resolve their differences. The final product of a successful mediation is a Memorandum of Understanding. For straight couples it may also be known as a Marital Settlement Agreement. This contract sets forth the details and specifics of the mutually agreed to decisions. If either party breaches any of the terms the other has a right to sue for enforcement in a court of law.
Mediators can come from many disciplines.
They can be trained lawyers, psychologists, Marriage Family and Children Counselors or any like background. To date California does not require that mediators be licensed by the state. This is likely to change by the end of the century. Mr. Gordon has a background in the law, having practiced Family Law for twenty five years. He is a highly trained mediator with several years of experience in that field.