Successful Divorce Mediation Long Beach, CA
Divorce is stressful enough. Work with top divorce mediators Dina & Samira to take control of your case in Long Beach, Ca offering the most comprehensive divorce mediation services.
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Divorce Mediation Services in Long Beach, CA
Want to seek a time-efficient and inexpensive divorce in Long Beach, CA? Divorce mediation is the best and most intelligent alternative for the peaceful dissolution of marriage.
Who are the best candidates for divorce mediation in Long Beach?
Every Long Beach couple who wants to seek a personalized solution and quality agreement can benefit from divorce mediation. Divorce mediation is especially useful if you happen to fall into these categories:
(a)-Married couples (in the divorce process) who are looking to maintain an amicable relationship. (b)-Parents (especially when they have younger children) who have to adhere to strict schedules and can’t make the trip to the courthouse. (c)-Those seeking cost-efficient solutions that keep them in control of their divorce process.
Why Mediate in Long Beach?
Families First Mediation empowers you to remain in control of your divorce rather than putting it into a public atmosphere with a judge. Here are its benefits:
- Mediation has a higher rate of compliance than traditional divorce because it empowers spouses to decide for themselves rather than a judge.
- It is a time-friendly process. In Long Beach, you can expect 7-10 sessions to reach a long-lasting agreement.
- It costs you $ 5,000—$15,000, including a filing fee of $450. However, divorce expenses through divorce litigation can go beyond $100,000.
- Families First Mediation uses mediation to preserve post-divorce relationships, which can help divorcing couples maintain amicable relationships and continue to share family events (such as weddings, birthdays, and graduations).
Got any questions? Book your free video consultation with Families First Mediation.
Why is Dina Haddad the Client’s First Choice in Long Beach, CA?
Dina Haddad is the owner and principal of Families First Mediation. She has practiced family law in both Southern and Northern California and completed a doctorate law degree in alternative dispute resolution, with an emphasis in mediation.
Ms. Haddad has successfully helped thousands of Long Beach clients in high conflict and high assets cases. Because of her excellence in mediation and dispute resolution, she was nominated as a ‘super-lawyer’ in California.
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Meet Your Future Mediation Team
Dina Haddad, Esq.
Principal & Founder Attorney-Mediator
Dina is the founder and principal of Families First Mediation. Her mission is make A-class services available to clients at all socio-economic levels by providing her commitment to excellence at a fraction of the cost of traditional divorce options.
She has practiced family law in both Southern and Northern California, at some of the most prestigious law firms. She completed post-doctorate law degree in mediation, a Masters in Law in Alternate Dispute Resolution from the premier Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. For more than 9 consecutive years, Straus was ranked the number one dispute resolution program by U.S. News and World Report. Straus received this honor again for 2018. Very few mediators, particularly in family law, have this unique training.
Samira Amato, Esq.
Divorce Attorney-Mediator
Deborah Yamashiro
Senior Paralegal
Katherine Pearson
Case Manager & Paralegal
How Does Our 4 Steps Divorce Mediation Process Look Like In Long Beach, California?
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Book a Free Consultation
Start your mediation by booking a free video consultation with our divorce mediator.
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Mediate An Agreement
In this step, you meet the attorney-mediator and your spouse in a working session. Our divorce mediator guides you and your spouse to understand California family laws and explore options (property division, parenting, and child custody) for a fair settlement plan.
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Complete Disclosures
In the third step, our mediator assists divorcing couples in completing the necessary financial disclosures required for a California divorce.
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Let's Submit Your MSA with the Court for Final Divorce Judgment
Our mediators will draft and finalize a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA). Then, mediators present it to both you and your spouse. Once you both sign the MSA, we will submit it to the court for a final divorce decree. That’s It. Got Questions? Let’s Chat.
See What Our Clients Say About Us
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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."
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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!"
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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."
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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."
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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... Samira and Deborah are organized, professional, empathetic, knowledgeable, and efficient. They made the process simple and clear, ensuring both parties were satisfied. They answered and addressed all questions and concerns always being neutral. I’ll highly recommend it if you want to avoid the courtroom and save some headaches! Thank you Samira and Deborah!!!!”
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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."
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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."
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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!"
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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."
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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!"
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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."
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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!"
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"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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Frequently Asked Questions
Divorce mediation is a non-adversarial process in which the divorce mediator – specially trained for this purpose – helps couples find solutions to issues such as asset and debt division, child and spousal support, and child custody without going to court.
Here are 3 reasons why divorce mediation is the best option in Long Beach:
- Little to No Stress: Mediation is less stressful as both spouses collaborate to reach the final agreement.
- Inexpensive Process: Mediation is a more affordable option ($5000 – $15000) than a litigated divorce.
- Confidential: Mediation is confidential, unlike court hearings that become part of public records.
With Families First Mediation, our clients do not have to appear in court for any reason. We use Zoom for our consultations and sessions.
We use a “shared folder” to upload documents and notes. We will send any forms that require a signature through email.
The number of mediation sessions for couples may vary depending on your case. But, on average, most of our Long Beach (divorcing) couples take 5 —10 sessions to reach a fair settlement. Each session may last for 2 hours.
Yes, unmarried couples, except common law married couples, can use divorce mediation in California to settle their issues.
California State recognizes domestic partnerships, and separating couples can use mediation to settle their issues like married couples.
Yes, a free video consultation is an important first step for both you and your mediator. In fact, 70% of our Long Beach clients said that free consultation was worth their time. Here are its benefits:
- It helps our mediators learn about your situation and goals.
- You can ask questions to expert mediators regarding divorce and mediation.
These 5 benefits of mediation make it the best option to consider in Long Beach for your divorce:
- It is super affordable.
- It is a time-friendly process.
- It is a peaceful route and does not involve emotional stress.
- It best protects the concerns of spouses and the interests of your child.
- It fosters post-divorce relationships.
Follow the following steps to find a qualified divorce mediator near you.
- Search on Google or Yahoo (such as “Best Divorce Mediator in Long Beach, CA or Divorce Mediation Long Beach”).
- Reach out to family attorneys who provide online divorce mediation services. You can feel free to contact Families First Mediation — They serve all California; and
- Ask for referrals from friends and check reviews of divorce mediators.
Read our blog “How to find the best mediator” to find the best match.