Same Sex Divorce Mediation
Contrary to belief that a same sex divorce will be far different than what's referred to as a "traditional divorce", same sex couples face the exact same issues in a divorce as anyone else. Also, many people also think same sex marriages are considered fairly new when actuality it has been around for awhile. We have been a part of the San Diego and Palm Springs LGBTQ communities and we are one of the first providers to help same sex couples part ways with each other if that's what they choose. A Fair Way Mediation cah help you come to an affordable and peaceful divorce to help you both move on with your lives.
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Many of the same complexities are in a same sex divorce:
Property Division
Child Visitation
High Assets
Pets
And much more!
Same Sex Divorce
If you choose divorce mediation as opposed to litigation, you not only choosing a peaceful path to a divorce, but you are also choosing the far less expensive path to divorce, its a win-win. Add on to the fact that it keeps you out of court and your affairs out of public record, is the reason that divorce mediation has become a very popular path for couples when facing a divorce.
Divorce Mediation can not only save you thousands of dollars in lawyer fees, but also will keep you both out of court. We’ve found more often than not, couples are able to discuss divorce matters in a peaceful manner, and can simply have a mediator sort out the details and avoid court altogether!
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“I've had the pleasure of knowing Rich for over a year. He has been instrumental in resolving conflicts in my tumultuous divorce. I find him to be professional, knowledgeable, timely, fair, responsive, and a direct communicator—which I prefer. He gives it to you straight, for better or worse, and is solution-oriented. Rich constantly offers the tools needed to navigate difficult situations as they arise.
He is always available to answer any and all questions via email or phone. All of his actions have shown how much he genuinely cares about people and his dedication is unmatched. He was thorough when talking to my children and spoke to them for hours individually. I've consistently felt that he has their best interests at heart, which is a harder quality to find in a parent coordinator than one might think. He also offered to collaborate with other family therapists that were involved. Fortunately, we only needed Rich.” – Michael & Jeff, Palm Springs
At A Fair Way Mediation, we take sincere pride in helping others get to a point where they both can finally move on with their lives and prepare for the next chapter. When you have both come to a mutually beneficial agreement, the process for yourself after the divorce becomes much easier. Even if there are issues that the 2 individuals can't be around or see each other, we can help coordinate communication between the 2, there is no reason to live in anger or fear.
What hasn’t really changed are the issues which are basically the same in heterosexual and same sex marriages. Money, infidelity, health issues, “irreconcilable differences”— all play a part in the breakdown of a relationship.
Benefits Mediation Provides
There are a variety of reasons for couples to choose mediation over litigation, here are just a few of the primary benefits:
Affordable
Divorce can be expensive, even more so if you decide to go to the litigation route with each individual hiring their own attorney. In terms of costs, divorce mediation costs (on average) between $3500 - $7500 depending on the complexity of the case and the ability of the couple to communicate. Whereas litigation can easily exceed $25,000+ per person when each side hires their own attorney. It's not uncommon for litigated divorces to exceed $75,000 and more. Mediation is a fraction of the cost while ultimately reaching the same conclusion that a litigated divorce will have.
Confidential - No Court
People like their privacy, bottom line. This is why mediation is a great alternative to a traditional divorce because you DO NOT GO TO COURT. All proceedings are handled outside of the judicial system and remain private and confidential, even after submission to the courts. With a traditional divorce, each side will be required to appear in court in front of a judge and when this happens, all proceedings become public record, even the outcome. Mediation is a great way to keep your divorce private.
Time
With a litigated divorce where attorneys are involved, the divorce proceedings can take up to 8 months just to be seen in front of the judge for the first hearing. Mediation is a great solution because the duration of the divorce process depends on your availability along with your ability to communicate. You dictate how long the mediation process will take. The average time for a mediated divorce is anywhere between a few weeks to several months. You are not pressured to have meetings, but it will help facilitate the process to come to an agreeable solution if you are able to meet frequently. We can also provide phone conferences and virtual video meetings if needed.
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SAME-SEX DIVORCES MADE EASY WITH MEDIATION
Divorce has always been a notorious process in legal and social circles for the emotionally and financially draining process that it is. No doubt, regardless of the kind of divorce one goes through, the nature and extent of the legalities involved can tire even the toughest. With same sex divorces, the problem worsens even more.
About A Fair Way Mediation
As one of Southern California's top divorce mediators, A Fair Way Mediation has helped 100s of couples to obtain an affordable and peaceful divorce without going to court. We save our clients thousands of dollars in litigation fees and specialize in all forms of divorce mediation including military divorce and same sex divorce mediation. Our divorce mediators are skilled in all the facets of mediation and will guide you through the process. We provide divorce mediation services for couples throughout San Diego, Palm Springs, Riverside County and Rancho Mirage, Temecula, and Cathedral City.
For a free consultation, please fill out our "Start Evaluation" form or give us a call!
