Family Law Blog

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.

In this video, Family Lawyer, Fertility Lawyer and Mediator, Melissa Salfi defines mediation and outlines what you can expect from a mediation process.

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.

Contrary to perception, there are different models of mediation that can be used for your particular Family or Divorce action. Knowing the models available can likely help you decide what would be best for your unique situation.