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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. She has so many potential solutions at her fingertips and offers good advice while working through the choices. We were grateful to have found her and Families First."
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. This was a very amicable resolution thanks to Dina. I would highly recommend anyone going through this versus hiring separate attorneys and ending on not so friendly terms. We are still friends and care for the welfare of each other, well worth it!"
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 what could have been a messy process, and looked out for the best interests of both of us. Dina and Deborah were easy to work with, and made our divorce much less stressful than it would have been if we had gone through opposing lawyers."
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 ideas and alternatives that you may not think about with a traditional divorce. She is always fair and good at maintaining rules and boundaries. I would recommend her to anyone that has to go through this grueling process."
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 this very hard and emotional process of Divorce. I loved her compassion towards our needs and looked out for the best interest of our family. This is one of the hardest and complicated things to go through and she made sure we understood everything answering all of our questions. We really appreciate all your help and how smoothly the whole process went Thank-you."
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 that works for both parties. She has a very creative mind to resolve conflicts be it about child custody, scheduling or asset division."
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 to look at everything honestly, openly, and together in a safe and friendly manner. They are wonderful!"
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 worked together. We've both come to trust FFM after both of us would independently check-in with our lawyers. Dina and FFM never failed to give us both fair and reasonable advice and direction."
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. They made a difficult transition seamless, which is not easy to do given the reason people go to see them in the first place. Dina always made sure to be fair to both of us in a gentle, yet poignant way. I wouldn't hesitate to use her services again should the need arise, and would highly recommend her to anyone!"
Carla
Carla
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"While this process can be full of emotion and never easy, Dina showed excellent professionalism and compassion during the entire process. We selected her after speaking with several mediators. She was thoughtful, thorough, and patient in explaining what to expect. Throughout the process, she explained the various pros and cons of each decision, made sure we understood the various details of each point, and was creative in finding alternative ways to reach solutions when necessary. Her suggestions were fair and she never pressured us into a decision until we were ready. I've already recommended her services to several other people and will continue to do so."
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 and Families First Mediation without a shred of reservation. She was able to skillfully work with us in acknowledging the emotional ramifications with compassion, while always maintaining a fair-minded and focused approach throughout that kept the process moving. In the end, we arrived at an agreement that was in the best interest of all parties involved, without needing to set foot in a court room or throw thousands of dollars away in litigation. Thank you, Dina!"
Annie
Annie
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Verified
"The transition out of marriage has been difficult and emotional. Dina has shown excellent professionalism throughout the process. She has a warm sensitivity that allows both parties to see what is most beneficial for the family unit. I thank her for all her hard work and her quick email responses during this challenging time. Dina comes with quality legal experience and advocates for BOTH sides. Most of all, I am thankful that she has helped our family as a whole work through this. My children and my ex-husband can now move forward and rebuild our lives. Thank you Dina."

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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

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Providing services throughout California

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Hours of Services

Monday to FRIDAY - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

  • Divorce in Stanislaus
  • Divorce in Sutter
  • Divorce in Sunnyvale
  • Divorce in Tehama
  • Divorce in Trinity
  • Divorce in Tulare

About Us:

Families First Mediation is a pioneer in the field of divorce mediation. Our entire divorce mediation team takes great pride in being active trainers, divorce mediators and teachers of mediation in the greater California area. If you are considering a collaborative divorce, legal seperation or looking for a san jose divorce lawyer we have services that may be beneficial to you. Take advantage of our vast expertise and background in the field of divorce mediation and our genuine desire to help with your divorce mediation services.

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