California Mediation Statutes

California Mediation Statutes and Legal Authorities

Mediation is expressly sanctioned as an alternative dispute resolution method in the State of California. Mediation guarantees parties privacy. Here are statutes that you may wish to consider in making your decision whether mediation might work for you in resolving your divorce, partnership dissolution, custody plan or other family law matter. They provide the privacy framework for mediators assisting parties in relationship transition.

Mediation Confidentiality/Rules for Mediation in Southern California


mediation is a privileged proceeding

Palm Springs Mediators/Mediators Palm Desert/Family Law Mediation/Divorce Mediation/Indio Mediation/Indian Wells Mediation/La Quinta, California

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