MEDIATION & CHILD CUSTODY SERVICES IN FAIR OAKS, CALIFORNIA
Mediation & Child Custody Services
Prioritizing what is best for your child while seeking a fair outcome for everyone involved.
I can help your family during a tense time
Divorce, especially in contentious relationships, can be tough, and child custody negotiations can be one of the most tense aspects of divorce. It can be hard for each parent to meet in the middle and come to an agreement, especially in contentious divorces and separations.
As your mediator, I bring to the table expertise in agreements and experience in helping people who are struggling to see eye-to-eye. I can offer creative solutions to solve your unique conflicts, and I will help each party feel they’ve been heard in the process. I’ll help you bridge communication gaps and find a mutually agreeable solution for everyone that prioritizes your child’s needs first and foremost.
Do I need mediation and child custody services?
Mediation services, especially when it comes to child custody agreements, can add a voice of neutral support to the process, helping you overcome disagreements and negotiate with fairness to all.
The benefits of mediation and child custody support can include:
Avoiding a lengthy, exhausting, and expensive court case
Prioritizing your child’s wellbeing
Getting help with negotiations so the outcome is more balanced
Defusing tensions in a difficult process
When do you need mediation or child custody services?
You and your ex have different values or parenting styles
Contentious, high-conflict divorces
Fulfilling court requirements in child custody disputes
Instances of separation due to abuse or neglect
You and your ex can’t settle on a divorce or child custody agreement
The impacts of divorce
Each family member’s experience of the divorce or separation process can be different. For the individual initiating the divorce, there may be a mix of relief and sadness, coupled with the stress of making significant life changes. The partner receiving the news might face feelings of shock, betrayal, and a tremendous sense of loss.
If there are children in the family, they may grapple with confusion, guilt, and the overwhelming adjustments to a new family structure. Sometimes conflict can be so intense that children in the family can get lost in the divorce process.
Mediation can make a difference in reducing the impact of divorce
Divorce and separation are complex, and both partners have to untangle their shared lives, address financial concerns, develop coparenting systems, and potentially restructure critical relationships with extended family and friends. Sometimes, partners can’t hash out their differences effectively without extra support, and the negotiations can break down due to harsh feelings and uncooperative behavior.
A PCCRC mediator can help reduce the tensions in divorce and child custody negotiations by operating as a neutral third party that supports a fair outcome. As your mediator, it is my job to help you come to an agreement that focuses on your child’s well-being first and foremost. I will aim for a balanced result that keeps your child safe and fulfills as many needs and wants as possible for both parents at the same time.
mediation and child custody services
Private Child Custody Recommending Counseling (Private CCRC)
Private child custody mediation is a confidential and voluntary process where separated or divorced parents work with a neutral mediator to develop custody agreements and visitation disputes outside of court. The mediator facilitates discussions, helping parents communicate more effectively and negotiate mutually agreeable parenting plans that focus on the best interests of the child.
This process allows parents to maintain control over decisions regarding their children's upbringing, reduces conflict, and often results in more amicable and customized arrangements. By fostering cooperation and reducing the adversarial nature of custody disputes, private mediation aims to create a more stable and supportive environment for the child.
What can CCRC help with?
Mediation to broker an agreement between parents
High-conflict divorce
Instances of abuse, addiction, or infidelity
Inability to come to an agreement between partners
Desire to avoid a lengthy court case
Complicated child custody needs
3111 Child Custody Evaluations
The 3111 child custody process, named after Section 3111 of the California Family Code, involves a court-appointed mediator conducting a thorough evaluation to assist in determining the best interests of the child in custody disputes. This process includes interviews with parents, children, and sometimes other relevant parties, as well as home visits and reviews of pertinent documents and records.
As your mediator, I will assess the child’s needs, each parent's ability to meet those needs, and the overall family dynamics. Based on this comprehensive evaluation, I provide a detailed report with findings and recommendations for the court. The goal is to provide an informed, unbiased perspective to help the court make a custody decision that supports the child's well-being and stability.
What’s the benefit of a 3111 child custody evaluation?
Fulfilling court requirements in child custody disputes
Creating a child custody agreement that ensures your children receive the best care possible.
Court-Ordered Psychotherapy
If you have been ordered to attend individual therapy by a judge or have a client who has been ordered to attend therapy, I can provide effective, targeted services that meet treatment goals. Based on what is required from the court, I will develop and help you or your client enact a plan together to make needed progress. This progress will be toward understanding, acceptance, and action.
Court-Ordered Therapy Services Provided:
Consistent scheduled therapy in lieu of prison time
Therapy for addiction
Family disagreements or divorce proceedings
Anger management
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions I receive about mediation and child custody services. If you don’t see an answer to your question here, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, I’ll gladly answer any questions you have.
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I am both a trained mediator and a trained therapist. My understanding of how people relate to each other helps me hear out each party in any child custody situation, and defuse tensions to allow for better cooperation. I can offer space for understanding and improved communication, while also helping you both come to an agreement.
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Yes! As your mediator, I can help you develop a parenting plan that is in your child’s best interests. I’ll help you and your co-parent come to an agreement that is understood by both parties and fulfills as many needs and wants of the parents as possible while ensuring any children receive the best care possible.
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The length of the mediation process will depend on a few things. If you and your coparent work toward an agreement, the process will be faster. If you cannot come to a final agreement and must go forward with a judge’s decision in a court case, this will also extend the duration of the process.
I will do my best to use my experience and expertise to help you come to a satisfying agreement as quickly as possible.
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PCCRC mediation is voluntary and takes place between two parents who are hoping to come to an agreement without having to go through a long court case and have a judge decide for them. A mediator helps both parties and keeps the well-being of the child as the highest priority.
A 3111 custody evaluation is performed by a mediator, but it is ordered by the court. It is a thorough review of options for the child, to figure out a custody arrangement that will be best for the child regardless of the wishes of the parents.
If you’re at a crossroads in your divorce or child custody agreement process, I can help.
As your mediator, I can provide guidance and help with communication breakdowns so you can come to a fair arrangement that puts your children’s well-being first. Connect with me today to see how I can help your family through this difficult time.