Welcome to Central Valley Mediation

Central Valley Mediation Services resolves conflicts

Mediation is a valuable tool for resolving all kinds of disputes that can be the subject of litigation. Whether the issue is:

• Divorce or Separation
• Family Law
• Landlord-Tenant
• Neighbor v. Neighbor
• Civil
• Real Estate

What Is Mediation?

Mediation is an alternative to litigating in court through attorneys. In a mediated case, the parties in the dispute (e.g., husband-wife, landlord-tenant, neighbor-neighbor, employer-employee) meet with an unbiased third party neutral, the mediator, whose role is to assist the parties in reaching a resolution that is acceptable to all by using a structured problem solving process. The process is completely confidential. The attorney-mediator can give general legal information but not legal advice to either party. The mediator assists the parties by facilitating communication and assisting in gathering relevant information needed to resolve the dispute. The mediator does not give legal advice nor does he or she serve as a decision maker for the parties. In some cases, the parties will each have attorneys for consultation and reviewing agreements.

In the Family Law, Mediation facilitates a better relationship with your spouse, and spouses who mediate the issues in their divorce are typically better able to foster a more harmonious post divorce relationship for the benefit of the children. 

If the case involves Civil Matters, mediation  is a diplomatic way for two disagreeing parties to come to a fair resolution of the dispute. Basically, both parties compromise agree to settle the dispute for an equal solution.

Generally, mediation is much less expensive than a litigated dispute, and is also less time consuming.

It is important for both parties to feel that mediation process is fair and unbiased.

 
Central Valley Mediation can help settle the conflict quickly and with the least amount of cost, and allowing those involved to make the decisions. Agreements reached through CVM Mediation Services have high level of satisfaction by all parties. As a result, CVM Mediation leads to less disagreement and litigation.

Why Mediate?

Mediation is a problem solving process in which a neutral, skilled third person – the mediator – helps the parties to a dispute reach a voluntary agreement. The mediator does not decide how the dispute should be resolved but instead helps the parties develop agreements that are satisfactory to all parties.

Mediation has many advantages over litigation:

• Save thousands of dollars. Once a case goes to court, the fees add up very quickly! Compare the costs of mediation vs. litigation and you’ll agree that a mediated divorce or civil dispute can be resolved for a fraction of the cost of going to court.
  
  
• Voluntary. Mediation is voluntary, nothing happens without the parties consent. The parties retain a high degree of control. Each party retains the right to withdraw at any time
  
  
• Control over the outcome. Mediation does not involve a decision imposed by a judge or an arbitrator.
  
  
• Confidential. All communications in mediation are privileged and cannot be used as evidence. The private communications between plaintiff and mediator are confidential; the parties control what is disclosed to the mediator and to what extent matters disclosed to the mediator may be disclosed to the other party.
  
  
• Creative solutions. Mediation allows for creative solutions to th parties dispute, often allowing all parties to come away from the mediation process with benefits unavailable through litigation or arbitration.

Don't Wait Until the Situation Becomes Worse!

Contact us now and we will schedule a no-obligation meeting to review your family law or civil dispute. You don't have to suffer through a messy and expensive court case to resolve your dispute.