Pasadena Divorce Mediation Attorney

Pasadena - Los Angeles Area Lawyer Helping Couples Resolve Their Differences

Unfortunately, the legal system in the United States is resistant to change, even though resolving family law matters through mediation has proven to be more expeditious, less costly and leads to arrangements that are far more likely to meet the needs of those involved.  Other countries have recognized that the adversarial nature, expense and slow pace of litigation inhibited the possibility of an ongoing relationship between parents that is essential to families.   Studies show that the only factor that has increased when mediation has been used to resolve family disputes is the satisfaction levels of the parties involved.   Attorneys who benefit financially from marital conflict are a main source of resistance to change in this country.   In the United States, we do not appreciate the fact that “the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few or one.”  

Couples that aggressively litigate their divorce case generally suffer severe emotional wounds which remain with them for a significant amount of time and which often prevent them from allowing closure and moving forward with their lives. They sometimes feel as though they had little involvement in the process and that the court made a decision with which they have to live.

More civilized and enlightened countries, such as Australia, England and Wales, embrace mediation and other forms of consentual dispute resolution which address most, if not all, of the problems with litigation and courts in family law situations.  Mr. Baer has done extensive research and writing on this topic, which can be viewed in the Articles, Blog and Press/In The News sections of this site. 

It is well established that mediation is beneficial when you have communication problems with your former partner, which frequently occurs around the time of the separation.  A professional mediator can help you come to terms with separation and divorce, including parenting issues, financial issues or both.   Mediation can still be contentious at times, but at its core, it is a collaborative effort in dispute resolution that involves each party in the decision-making process.

By involving an independent third party (the mediator) and a neutral location to discuss and resolve issues, mediation helps you settle matters for yourselves, thereby making arrangements that are far more likely to meet the needs of all those involved. 

Mediation is becoming increasingly popular, even in the United States.

Mediation Services from Attorney Mark B. Baer

Mark B. Baer has been practicing family law in Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area since 1991. He is a trained mediator and has worked with clients in all types of family law matters including divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, and property division.

As a mediator, Mr. Baer cannot represent either the husband or the wife. He would be able to inform both parties of their legal rights but would not offer legal advice to either one. At the end of the mediation, both parties will have agreed to all stipulations of the divorce and Mr. Baer prepares a customized divorce agreement accordingly.

Contact Mr. Baer

Call today to discuss your mediation questions with Mr. Baer. There are many benefits to working through a mediator in your divorce. He will give you additional details about the mediation process and how he can help.