Our Mediation Process
At Equitable Endings, we follow a structured process to guide you through your divorce efficiently and amicably. Here’s how it works:
1. Initial Consultation
We begin with a joint meeting to understand your unique situation and explain how our mediation services can help. During this session, we:
Outline the mediation process.
Discuss your goals and priorities for the divorce.
Determine which service package best suits your needs.
2. Individual Meetings
Next, we meet 1:1 with each party to gain a deeper understanding of individual perspectives, concerns, and priorities. This step ensures we have a clear picture of:
Financial details, including income, assets, and debts.
Custody and parenting preferences, if applicable.
Specific goals for support and property division.
3. Financial Documentation Preparation
To facilitate informed decision-making, we assist both parties in compiling and organizing required financial documents, including:
Statements for assets, debts, and income.
Tax returns, retirement accounts, and property appraisals.
Any other relevant financial disclosures.
This step ensures transparency and accuracy in the mediation process.
4. Mediation Meetings
We hold structured mediation sessions based on the service package you’ve chosen:
Essentials Package: 1-2 sessions to finalize and document agreed-upon terms.
Resolution Package: Up to 5 sessions to resolve moderate disputes and finalize agreements.
Comprehensive Package: 5 or more mediation sessions to address complex financial and legal matters.
During these sessions, we work collaboratively to:
Equitably divide assets and liabilities.
Finalize child and spousal support agreements.
Develop parenting plans for custody and visitation.
5. Final Paperwork Preparation & Filing
Once all agreements are reached, we prepare the required legal documents for review, signature and filings. This includes:
Detailed divorce settlement agreements.
Custody and support agreements.
Final filing documents submitted to the court.
We handle the entire filing process, ensuring compliance with California family law and a seamless conclusion to your divorce.
The Essentials
For Couples Seeking Minimal Mediation Support
Designed for couples who already agree on most aspects of their divorce and need assistance with paperwork and finalizing agreements.
Includes:
1-2 mediation sessions to confirm and finalize terms.
Guidance on preparing and filing all necessary legal documents.
Review of agreements to ensure compliance with California family law.
Ideal For:
Couples with a high degree of agreement on terms.
No contested custody, spousal support, or major asset disputes.
The Resolution
For Couples Needing Mediation to Resolve Key Issues
This package is tailored for couples who require a mediator’s expertise to equitably divide assets, establish fair support agreements, and create custody arrangements.
Includes:
Up to 5 mediation sessions to address and resolve disputes.
Assistance in dividing assets and liabilities fairly.
Crafting of sustainable child and spousal support agreements.
Development of a detailed parenting plan for custody and visitation.
Preparation and review of all final agreements for filing.
Ideal For:
Couples with moderate disputes or disagreements on key issues.
Situations requiring a professional mediator’s expertise to ensure fairness.
The Comprehensive
For Couples with Complex or High-Value Cases
Designed for couples navigating intricate financial or legal matters, such as trusts, multiple properties, business ownership, or other unique circumstances.
Includes:
Comprehensive financial analysis, including trust evaluations and asset appraisals.
Expert mediation to address intricate asset divisions and complex family dynamics.
Tax-efficient strategies to minimize penalties during asset allocation.
Up to 10 mediation sessions tailored to address all aspects of the divorce.
Custom solutions for unique circumstances, such as business ownership or special needs considerations.
Full preparation and filing of all legal documents.
Ideal For:
Couples with high-value or multi-faceted financial assets.
Divorces involving trusts, multiple properties, or complex legal considerations.
Those seeking bespoke solutions for unique challenges.
