Making Divorce Less Stressful
Decisions made during the divorce process have a profound impact long after the decree is final. This is especially true when children are involved. Anything that can be done to avoid bitter litigation and post-divorce disputes will make the process easier on everyone. Mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution are designed to save people time, money and stress, while preserving their legal rights.
At the law firm of Trabolsi & Levy, our lawyers have more than 35 years of combined experience in family law and mediation. Attorney Ilene Evans Trabolsi, who is a Certified Family Law Specialist, and attorney Avi Levy both serve as mediators for the family law courts in the Central and West Districts of Los Angeles Superior Court. With their leadership, our firm guides clients through the mediation process and helps represent the client's best interests and those of his or her children.
Benefits of Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including collaborative law, offer many benefits and advantages for couples who wish to avoid the courtroom. These benefits include:
- Less hostility than typical litigation
- Greater privacy because details of any disputes remain outside the public court record
- More control over solutions because they are developed by the parties themselves — not by a judge who is unfamiliar with the family and its unique needs
- Less expensive than litigation
- Easier on children who may witness arguments between their parents in court
- Typically much faster than going to court
Attorneys Who Know How to Help
Mediation can sometimes be conducted without the help of attorneys, but it is helpful to have an experienced advocate who can advise on the long term effects of any agreement. Our firm works closely with clients to identify objectives, give honest advice, and provide supportive representation throughout the process.
Contact our Southern California law firm to discuss mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Call Trabolsi & Levy at 310-584-7714 or toll free at 888-871-6245.
