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Family Law issues can quickly become heated. No matter how many years a couple has invested in their relationship, things can unravel quickly when matters are brought before the court. Any civility remaining can dissolve when parties have different opinions about how to split the Community Estate or make decisions regarding who will be the Primary Parent.

COSTS - WITEK|BASILIO offers half-day mediation at $250 per party and FULL-Day mediation for $500. If the parties merely require an MSA, rates will be reduced. 

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Biggest Myths About Mediation

No. 1 - Mediation is a sign of a weak case

FACT: Most courts require mediation before it will hear any temporary or final hearing. Going to mediation does not compromise your position. Mediation should be seen only as an acknowledgment  of the magnitude of the legal costs that potentially lay ahead.

No. 2 - Going to Mediation requires the parties to reveal all their evidence

FACT: There is no requirement that parties come to mediation and present every argument they plan to make if the case goes to trial. However, mediation generally works best when there is a free flow of information.

No. 3 - Mediation will not work because "I am right" and "I want my day in court"

FACT: Black and White positions do not work in the real world - Especially in Family Law. There are many areas of gray. Mediation does not require you to give up the mantle of "being right" - it only asks that you listen and try to seek some resolution to the problem without incurring continuing legal fees. 

No. 4 - Mediation is a waste of time because this case will never settle.

FACT: Reality is most Family Law cases settle at mediation. As long as the parties attend mediation in good faith, mediation can bridge even the widest of chasms.