A peaceful way forward for your family.
The decision to separate is never easy. But with the right guidance and a calm, structured mediation process, it doesn’t have to be so hard.
We’ve been helping families separate peacefully and with dignity for over 30 years – both in and out of the courtroom. Our approach is neutral and respectful, focused on fair, practical solutions, and above all, on what’s best for your children.
Family law attorneys at your service.
With thousands of cases resolved, Elena Mebtahi is here to help you mediate and move forward, bringing peace, structure, and stability back into your life.
We take a compassionate approach to every case, offering affordable solutions that fit your budget. Your circumstances may be unique, but our goal is always the same: to help you create a healthy, workable family dynamic that lasts.
Divorce Mediation
Handle your divorce with less stress and more control. We help you and your ex-partner work through important issues, such as parenting, spousal support, and property distribution, without the courtroom stress. It's a hassle-free, affordable and respectful way to reach agreements.
We’re readyChild Custody & Visitation
Create a parenting plan that puts your children first. Together we’ll develop clear, age-appropriate custody and visitation schedules designed to support your children’s best interests and happiness throughout this transition and beyond.
I’d like to learn moreProperty Division
Find clear solutions for dividing everything you and your partner have built together – like your home, savings, retirement accounts, and even debts. With open communication and expert guidance, you’ll find practical solutions without the frustrating back and forth.
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Update your agreements as life changes. A new job, a move, or a shift in your child’s needs may mean it’s time to revisit your original plan. We help you adjust custody, visitation, or support – without going back to court. It’s a calm, fair way to make new arrangements that suit everyone.
Let’s make a new planHow our divorce mediation services work.
Initial Contact
Please reach out to us at a time that suits you. We’ll respond promptly to gather basic information, explain the mediation process, review fees, and send you the required forms.
Consultation (Optional but Recommended)
We meet with you and your partner face-to-face – individually or together, whichever works best for you. We’ll answer your questions and make sure you both feel heard, respected, and informed.
Scheduling and Agreement
Once you and your partner are ready, we’ll schedule the first mediation session and have you both sign an Agreement to Mediate, which covers the terms, confidentiality policy, and payment details involved.
MediationSessions
We guide sessions to help you work through custody, support, and property issues. Our job is to stay neutral, help manage emotions, and support you in finding solutions that work for your whole family.
Drafting Agreements
After agreements are reached, we prepare a written summary or legal documents, and encourage independent legal review if needed.
Finalization and Closure
We help complete and deliver documents for court or legal use, and offer follow-up support if changes are needed down the line.
Make tough moments a little easier.
Work with caring family law attorneys and trusted mediators.
Book an appointment todayMeet our founder, Elena Mebtahi.
Hi, I’m Elena Mebtahi – your trusted family law attorney and mediator with over 30 years of experience helping families separate peacefully. I’ve worked with thousands of couples to find fair, practical solutions during some of life’s toughest moments.
I believe separation doesn’t have to mean conflict, and I do everything I can to guide families through custody, support, and property matters with compassion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact usWhat is mediation?
You and your ex-partner sit down with a neutral person (a mediator) who helps you talk things through and find fair solutions that work for both of you.
How is mediation different from going to court?
Court can be stressful, expensive, and time-consuming. Mediation is more private, relaxed, and usually faster. You and your ex-partner make the decisions together – instead of a judge making them for you.
Do both me and my ex-partner have to agree to mediate?
Yes. Mediation is a voluntary process that only works when both sides are willing to participate and open to talking things through.
Is mediation legally binding?
It can be. Once you reach an agreement, your mediator will help you put it in writing. If both you and your ex-partner sign and choose to submit it to the court, it becomes a legally binding court order.