Mediation and Arbitration
Your Local Family Law Attorney
Mediation and Dispute Resolution Counseling
Navigating the legal system can be an overwhelming process. Let our attorney work
on your behalf to get your matters settled. Ortega Law Office attorneys are experienced in Dispute Resolution Services including Mediation, Arbitration and Case Management.
The first session for Mediation and Dispute Resolution Counseling will be scheduled for two hours; in many cases, a second session will be necessary in order to finalize the agreement. If an agreement is reached and reduced to writing in less than four hours, the credit balance will be refunded to the parties. If an agreement is not reached in mediation the matter will be returned to the Court. The main difference between mediation and dispute resolution is that with dispute resolution counseling if an agreement is not made between the parties our attorneys can then make a recommendation to the Court.
To protect the impartiality of the mediation process our attorneys do not typically speak to either party or review any information prior to the initial session. One exception to this rule would be domestic violence. The parties will receive a Domestic Violence Questionnaire prior to the first session. Please notify our office immediately if your case has a recent history of domestic violence, or if there are concerns about the physical safety of the parties involved or children.
For your convenience you may leave a message on our answering machine at any hour. Attorney Ortega is also available to schedule a limited number of appointments during the evening, or on weekends.
Other Areas of Practice Include:
- Divorce
- Legal Separation
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Parental Access and Scheduling
- Step-parent Adoptions
- Appeals related to Divorce and Family Law
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