Divorce Mediator in San Jose

Understanding the Divorce Mediation Process

A Much Simpler Way to Divorce!

Divorce mediation offers a friendly, non-adversarial alternative to traditional court proceedings. Successful mediation allows two separating or divorcing spouses to reach mutual agreements on the various aspects of their divorce, such as asset division, child custody, support, and more. The process involves an impartial mediator who facilitates communication and negotiation between the two parties.

It is not necessary to resolve every single issue in mediation in order to complete the process, however, it is most advantageous to enter mediation with the understanding that you and your spouse will both have to compromise. If you wish to avoid having a judge rule on the unresolved issues between you and your spouse, reach out to the San Jose divorce mediation attorney at Attorney Mediated Divorces to learn more about alternative dispute resolution.

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What is Divorce Mediation All About?

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Advantages of Divorce Mediation

There are many reasons to choose divorce mediation over more traditional divorce settlement proceedings. Perhaps most importantly, mediation allows both parties a greater level of control throughout the process.

Some of the key benefits of mediation include that, when compared to traditional divorce court proceedings, it is typically:

  • Faster
  • More affordable
  • Less stressful
  • More amicable
  • Flexible
  • Relatively informal
  • More efficient

It is important to remember that, should you and your spouse choose to settle your divorce through mediation, the mediator will not have the power to decide on your case. Instead, you and your spouse must reach various agreements; any outstanding issues will have to be resolved in a conventional courtroom setting.

Why Choose Mediation?

Divorce mediation offers a number of benefits to couples who wish to avoid the time, stress, and cost of traditional divorce court proceedings.

The goals of mediation are:

  • To reach a mutually acceptable agreement
  • To be part of forming that agreement so that your concerns are addressed
  • To help your children cope with and adjust to the major changes brought about by the separation
  • To reach a point where there is some level of mutual respect, which allows you and your spouse to maintain a civil relationship in the future
  • To avoid spending a third (or more) of the marital assets on a divorce
  • To avoid spending years at the courthouse

Is Divorce Mediation Right for You?

Although mediation offers an array of benefits, it is not for everyone. This process only works for divorcing couples that are willing to compromise in order to reach mutual agreements on all involved issues. When a divorce is particularly contentious or in instances where there is a history of domestic violence or emotional abuse, mediation is not an appropriate or feasible option.

If, however, you and your spouse can work together to settle your divorce, mediation can save you immense stress, not to mention time and money. The legal team at Attorney Mediated Divorces can help you determine if this is the best course of action for your particular situation. Our San Jose divorce mediation lawyer, Valerie S. Tarvin, has more than three decades of experience practicing family law and mediation. We often work with various experts and professionals, including therapists and CPAs, in order to facilitate the mediation process.

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If you wish to speak to a divorce attorney or mediator in San Jose about your case, we can answer your questions and address any concerns you may have.

Give us a call at (408) 380-4410!

We are Thankful for our Clients!

Here is What They are Saying:

“I highly recommend Valerie as a Family Law Specialist. She has incredible knowledge of the law, she is great at strategic planning, she is highly intelligent and very trust worthy. We felt that she did a superb job of representing us. She would be great as a mediator as she is very easy to work with and would be ideally suited to work with both sides.” – Sheila Martinez
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“Valerie is an experienced family law attorney who knows the law and who has helped many couples through the mediation process. Family law is a complex area. Valerie is well-versed in the law and her mediation agreements reflect this. She is easy to work with, kind and patient. I recommend her highly.” – Rebecca T.
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“Val Tarvin has been amazing. If it weren’t for her wisdom, my divorce would have been totally different. Here’s how she helped: I found out about Val after we had chosen a different mediator. Then it became clear to me that I needed an attorney on the side to guide me and coach me through the process. Val was my ace in the hole. Her coaching saved me tens of thousands per year for the rest of my life. She prepped me for every meeting. She gave me case law to support my arguments. She told me this would be the biggest sales job I ever needed to do. Because of her help, I was able to sell my argument and win. I’m referring any friends who are going through a divorce to her. Val is your ace in the hole!” – T.B.
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“I refer all my clients in need of mediation or family law representation. Valerie is extremely knowledgeable and understands all issues including the most complex issues. She is great at mediating and helping clients avoid costly divorce proceedings by successfully assisting the partiess to understand the issues so they can resolve those issues and obtain a successful mediated divorce. One of my referred clients just completed a mediation with Valerie and they were extremely satisfied with her assistance, compassion, understanding, knowledge and the resolution of all issues. In a short time the divorce was completed. I highly recommend her.” – Kenn Ellner
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“I’ve worked with Val on many cases and have always found her to be incredibly knowledgeable, reasonable, and a strong advocate for her clients. She is also truly gifted as a mediator. I highly recommend her.” – Ann Wise
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“Valerie is extremely knowledgeable and a “go to” lawyer for important legal issues. She never hesitates to come through with sound legal advice and has provided excellent assistance in a number of family law matters. I endorse Valerie.”
– Mike Schwerin, Attorney at Law

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“Val is one of my go-to referrals for mediation when my firm is conflicted out. She is knowledgeable, honest and has the skill set to handle all types of mediations, with a special knack for handling those involving an imbalance of power. I highly recommend Val.” – Gina Policastri
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