Mediation Los Angeles, CA
Trusted Mediation Services in Los Angeles, California
Are you facing a legal dispute and looking for a more affordable, confidential, and effective alternative to court? At Family Law, we provide professional mediation services in Los Angeles, CA, helping individuals and organizations resolve conflicts with dignity and control.
What is Mediation?
Mediation is a voluntary process where a neutral third-party — the mediator — helps disputing parties reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. It’s ideal for resolving family matters, business conflicts, landlord-tenant issues, employment disagreements, and civil cases without the time, cost, and stress of litigation.
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Why Choose Mediation in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is a diverse and dynamic city, and conflicts here often involve complex relationships and high stakes. Mediation offers:
Confidentiality – Your discussions stay private, Cost-Effectiveness – Save thousands in legal fees, Time Efficiency – Resolve disputes in weeks, not months or years, Control – You and the other party decide the outcome, not a judge
Why Mediate With Peter Hermes Esq.
Mr. Hermes is well-known to Los Angeles Courts and he has an impeccable reputation with judges, colleagues and clients.
Expert at empowering and instilling confidence for mediation participants to engage in the necessary communication process throughout mediation, understand the issues and settlement options, weight the risks vs. benefits vs. costs of settlement vs. litigation.
In addition to his substantive expertise and keen analytic skills, Mr. Hermes establishes the genuine rapport AND effective discourse and communication that helps parties move forward to satisfying, successful settlement outcomes — even in contentious situations.
Why Work With Us?
Our Los Angeles-based mediators are trained, certified, and experienced in conflict resolution. We tailor our approach to suit the needs of each party, ensuring fairness, neutrality, and constructive communication. With flexible scheduling and both in-person and virtual sessions available, we make mediation accessible and stress-free.
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If you’re considering mediation in Los Angeles, CA, we’re here to help. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and take the first step toward a peaceful resolution.
📞 Call us at 310-770-7722
📧 Email: hermes@peterhermes.com
GENERAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
For California Family Law
The legal term for divorce in California is “dissolution of marriage.”
California is a “no-fault” divorce state, meaning that you do not need to prove fault or wrongdoing to obtain a divorce. The most common ground for dissolution is “irreconcilable differences.”
Yes, there is a residency requirement to file for dissolution of marriage (divorce) in California. Either you or your spouse must meet the following residency criteria:
- You or your spouse must have been a resident of California for at least six (6) months before filing for divorce.
- You or your spouse must have been a resident of the county where you plan to file the divorce petition for at least three (3) months before filing.
It’s important to note that meeting the residency requirement is necessary to establish the jurisdiction of the California courts over the parties and the divorce case. If you or your spouse do not meet the residency requirement, you need to wait until the requirement is satisfied before filing for divorce.
No, to file for divorce in California, either spouse must meet the residency requirements, which include living in the state for at least six (6) months and in the county where the divorce petition is filed for at least three (3) months.
Yes, it is possible to obtain a divorce without going to court in California if both parties reach an agreement on all issues, such as property division, child custody, and support. The terms of the agreement must then be included in a Judgment of Dissolution, and signed by both parties (and counsel) and filed and entered by the Court (along with other supporting Court forms). Be advised that the Court will not enter the Judgment until both parties exchange their Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure (“PDD”) and file the Declaration Regarding Service of Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure and submit their Waiver of Final Declaration of Disclosure, if agreed. Always consult your lawyer regarding the Judgment process or the Court facilitator if you are in pro per.