Family Law Blog

Family law mediation is a powerful tool – it offers a way to resolve disputes without the high cost, stress, or delays of going to court. But despite its many benefits, some people hesitate to try it because of lingering myths about how it works.

When we think about divorce, we don’t often think about divorcing seniors.

Mediation is a process of dispute resolution where a neutral third party, known as the mediator, facilitates communication and negotiation between parties in conflict.

Mediation stands as a testament to the evolving nature of legal conflict resolution as one of the key methods of alternative dispute resolution.

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that allows parties to come to an agreement without going to court. 

In real estate, it’s ‘location, location, location’. In divorce mediation, it’s ‘preparation, preparation, preparation’.

Choosing a mediator is a difficult decision. If you speak to any family lawyer, they will have different opinions on the attributes and skills of a divorce mediator.

While the law is continuously evolving, pets are still considered property in the eyes of the law.

Check out our first video on mediation where Crossroads Law’s founder, Marcus Sixta, discusses the benefits of mediation over court as well as other forms of dispute resolution. Stay tuned for more!

Many people are disappointed to find that after going through a stressful, lengthy and expensive legal battle, not everything is settled. Fortunately, there is a better way: mediation.