Welcome to Families First Mediation

We know that divorce can be a challenge, but it does not need to be as complicated as courts and lawyers make it. You just need the right support and knowledge to create a simplified divorce in California.

This results in a transition that saves your money and allows for a faster healing process and sets up families for better parenting. Our mission is to provide parties with high-quality agreements that are tailored to their individual and family’s needs.

We would be happy to meet with you to determine if our services meet your needs. Please, take a moment to book a free consultation to get started.

How We Can Help You with Family Law Matters?

We have helped those throughout California reach an uncontested out-of-court divorce. Our mediation process is designed to help you reduce stress and reach a better settlement agreement more quickly. We handle all following family law matters:

Our Goals and Mission

Families First Mediation is a top-rated mediation practice in California that handles both simple and complex divorces.

Our priority is to provide the resources, knowledge, and privacy so that parties are empowered to make the right decisions for themselves and their families.

The mediation process at Families First Mediation is a complete contract to the public court system and litigation practices that exacerbate problems .

Our attorney-mediators are committed to navigating your California divorce as simply and stress-free for everyone.

Dina Haddad, Esq.

Principal & Founder Attorney-Mediator

Meet The Team

Meet Trusted Divorce Mediation Experts

Samira Amato, Esq.

Of Counsel Divorce Mediator

Deborah Yamashiro

Divorce Paralegal

Katherine Pearson

Divorce Paralegal & Case Manager

See what we've been able to do for others like you

"I heard so many great feedbacks about Families First Mediation so I was eager to sign up to overcome my fears about going through my divorce...."

"Dina and her team are amazing. They guided us through this most difficult time in our lives with ease and proficiency...."

"Working with Families First Mediation Group was such a positive and reassuring experience. From the very first conversation...."

"Samira and FFM guided us through our divorce while navigating a fairly complex (non-standard) living and parenting plan...."

"Families First Mediation recently helped my ex and I navigate the dissolution of our marriage....."

"Dina is not only incredibly knowledgeable—she is so much more than just a mediator. She is a rare and special person who brings light to your path...."

"Dina Haddad and Families First made a difficult process so much easier for us. For families with complex situations, Dina is the perfect choice..."

"Very good experience. Dina knows how to get everyone on the same page while keeping both parties on friendly terms..........."

"We like the way Dina Haddad and Families First Mediation made the well-being of our kids their top priority. They guided us through......."

"As much as you can love going through mediation and divorce, Dina H. is the one to help you come to a positive outcome. She has good......"

"I highly recommend Dina and Deborah at Families First Mediation. Dina is awesome she helped guide us from beginning to the end through...."

"Families First really helped make a difficult process seamless and helped us keep our friendship intact. Thanks to Dina and Deborah, we were able ...."

"Dina and Deborah helped us maintain our MSA, even years later, with the same kindness and professionalism as the first time we all..."

"I highly recommend Families First Mediation if you and your spouse are thinking about going separate ways. Dina and team are friendly, easy to work with, thorough, and responsive....."

"While this process can be full of emotion and never easy, Dina showed excellent professionalism and compassion during ....."

"For anyone out there navigating the legal complexities and emotional fallout of a divorce with children involved, I’d recommend Dina...."

"The transition out of marriage has been difficult and emotional. Dina has shown excellent professionalism throughout the process......"

"Dina and the team at Families First Mediation were not only highly professional, but they were also very personal and extremely helpful throughout the entire process..."

I am truly grateful for the support we received from Dina and her team. They were responsive and patient throughout the mediation/divorce process, as we navigated uncharted, uncomfortable territory.

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Why Uncontested Divorce with Families First Mediation?

Opting for mediation instead of going through traditional litigation saves you a significant amount of time, money, and emotional stress. Our mediation process promotes a healthy, out-of-court resolution that is built on transparency and a mutual agreement.

We believe that every Californian, no matter their background, should be able to create quality agreements in a dignified manner. Therefore, with Families First Mediation, you get:

High-quality, long-term agreement
Complete your divorce in 6-8 sessions.
Preparing and Completing your Divorce Judgment
Avoid the emotional and financial cost of litigation.
Preparing and completing your Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA)
Working with you and your spouse to provide full disclosure of your finances.
Preparing, submitting, and filing all of your court documents.