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Lynn
Lynn
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"Dina Haddad and Families First made a difficult process so much easier for us. For families with complex situations, Dina is the perfect choice..."
Steven
Steven
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"Very good experience. Dina knows how to get everyone on the same page while keeping both parties on friendly terms..........."
John
John
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"We like the way Dina Haddad and Families First Mediation made the well-being of our kids their top priority. They guided us through......."
Veronica
Veronica
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"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......"
Andres
Andres
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“Divorce is never something you plan for and the complexity and legality of it is something most couples don’t know, understand or inquire about..."
Araceli
Araceli
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"I highly recommend Dina and Deborah at Families First Mediation. Dina is awesome she helped guide us from beginning to the end through...."
David
David
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"Dina is very knowledgeable both in terms of the divorce laws and accounting. She is a great listener and amazing in finding a solution...."
Dolores
Dolores
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"Families First really helped make a difficult process seamless and helped us keep our friendship intact. Thanks to Dina and Deborah, we were able ...."
Matt
Matt
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"Dina and Deborah helped us maintain our MSA, even years later, with the same kindness and professionalism as the first time we all..."
Sharon
Sharon
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"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....."
Carla
Carla
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"While this process can be full of emotion and never easy, Dina showed excellent professionalism and compassion during ....."
Jonathan
Jonathan
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"For anyone out there navigating the legal complexities and emotional fallout of a divorce with children involved, I’d recommend Dina...."
Annie
Annie
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"The transition out of marriage has been difficult and emotional. Dina has shown excellent professionalism throughout the process......"

See how Families First Mediation is making people’s life easier

Experienced Mediators in Your Corner

Families First Mediation has a collective experience of 60+ years.

Affordable

With Families First Mediation, you can expect to pay $5000-- $10000 unlike a litigated divorce costing $100,000

Success Rate

We have over 95% success rate even with the most difficult cases

Best California Divorce Mediator

Mediator Spotlight Dina Haddad

Dina Haddad is a founder and principal of Families First Mediation. As a family law mediator, she has been practicing mediation for more than 20 years in California.

In 2024, Ms. Haddad has been nominated as “Super Lawyer,” an exceptional title given to the top 5% of attorneys in the United States each year.

Ms. Haddad offers affordable yet A-class legal services for couples of all socio-economic levels.

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Frequently asked questions

 Yes, Families First Mediation offers free video consultations with expert mediators for 20 minutes.

Yes, a free video consultation meeting is an important first step for both you and your mediator. In fact, 70% of our clients said that free consultation was worth their time. Here are its benefits:

  • It helps Families First Mediation mediators learn about your situation and goals.
  • You can ask questions to expert mediators regarding custody proposals.

Depending upon the individual’s situation, the mediator may discuss or guide about the following topics during the free consultation:

  • Minor children and your expectations regarding custody agreements;
  • Helping you understand whether mediation fits your case;
  • Your employment and assets-related information; and
  • Your marriage length.
  • Visitation schedules, property division, etc.

Here are the best ways to get answers to all questions regarding mediation:

Articles: Read informative blogs on divorce mediation from reputable websites like Families First Mediation. To help divorcing couples further, Families First Mediation has also collected 100+ FAQs regarding divorce.

Interview Mediators: Interview potential mediators and ask them questions about their cost and process. You can use the Families First Mediation video consult for this purpose.

For successful mediation, always look for these traits in the mediator:
• Neutrality and impartiality
• Problem-solving
• Empathy and compassion
• Experience and expertise
• Patience and perseverance
• Supportiveness and genuineness