Sacramento Attorneys Providing Mediation Services

If you want to learn more about the mediation process, turn to one of our knowledgeable lawyers at the law offices of� Miller & Associates . From our offices in Rocklin and Folsom, we provide clients with comprehensive representation that is carefully tailored to meet their specific needs. We are fluent in the language of mediation and will always take the time to explain its benefits and drawbacks.

What is Mediation?

Mediation empowers separating couples to reach mutually acceptable solutions to all issues of their divorce, including� spousal support , property division ,� child support  and� child custody . Mediation is often the preferred way to dissolve a marriage in most cases because it facilitates resolving all issues much faster, it is less expensive than litigation, and allows the Parties, not the Judge, to make decisions. The mediation process involves a neutral third party (the mediator) who is impartial and facilitates a constructive dialogue between the former spouses or parties so agreements can be reached. Mediators do not represent any one party alone, and do not give legal advice. However, the attorney mediators at our office work in the shadow of the law and will offer information about the law and various options to resolve a dispute as needed during the mediation process. In order for the mediation process to be successful, however, the parties must be willing to listen and cooperate.

There are numerous benefits to mediation, including:

• The process is far less adversarial
• The mediation process and mediator records are confidential.
• The process allows resolutions to be reached efficiently and effectively
• Mediation is less costly than litigation
• Mediation provides a supportive atmosphere for the Parties, thus lessening emotional costs on the parties and their families and therefore promoting family relationships between parents and children
• The former spouses make the important decisions together instead of their respective attorneys making arguments to the Judge
• Each Party keeps his/her power to control the outcomes of the divorce because decisions are made together with the help of our specially trained mediators.

For more information on mediation or how our lawyers can facilitate the mediation process,� contact  Miller & Associates. We can help you determine the type of dispute resolution that best fits your situation.