If you are seeking counsel in the San Jose, Santa Clara County, California area concerning mediation in a family law case, Ernest can help.

Mediation is a process whereby the parties to a dispute meet with a neutral third party to assist in the resolution of their differences, with the goal being to achieve a concrete result that is fair and equitable for both parties. The mediator, if an attorney, does not represent either party but can guide the parties to an agreement by sharing with each his or her experience on the issues at hand.

Mediation with an attorney can be very useful if the parties want to work out an agreement, say, in a divorce case, but are not sure how to prepare the paperwork properly or what the legal issues they have to deal with are and how best to deal with them. An experienced family law attorney and mediator like Ernest can assist you if you want help figuring out the best way to get a family law matter resolved without going to court.

Mediation in a family law setting usually involves one of the following scenarios:

• The two parties meet with a mediator who helps them reach a resolution. This can be an attorney or another neutral third party who has experience in dealing with family law matters.
  
  
• The two parties and their attorneys meet with a mediator to help them reach a resolution or agreement outside court

Making the decision to mediate a divorce or other family law matter is important because it affects the end of your relationship with another person, your children, money, debts, and your property, and other matters. If you choose mediation it can reduce the costs and the animosity that often arises in a family law case, so consult with Ernest to determine if this is the kind of process that can work for you.

We can assist you if you and your spouse or partner are unrepresented and want Ernest to be your mediator, or we can help you if you have a case currently in court that warrants going to a neutral mediator to help reach an agreement outside court.

Our goal is to work toward a fair resolution of your concerns, with a very responsive, compassionate and competent approach to the process, whether in court or negotiated outside court. We are as aggressive as necessary but we have a firm commitment not to over-litigate our clients' cases and do as much as possible to seek an early, equitable conclusion in all matters.

Contact us online or Call Us at (408) 279-1100 for a free phone consultation to discuss matters concerning mediation.