family law mediation

Avoid a Messy Divorce —

Mediate Instead

Private. Fast. Affordable. Done in Days, Not Months.

Serving California Virtually & In-Person in Long Beach, CA

attorney for 35+ years

Peter Paul Mendel

Peter Paul Mendel is an accomplished attorney licensed in California and mediator with more than 35 years of experience in corporate transactions, real estate law, landlord-tenant matters, and family law. His practice today focuses on mediation and real estate-related legal challenges, offering clients and legal professionals a calm, strategic approach to resolving complex issues.

You Will Benefit From Mediation If You're Looking to Resolve:

Child custody

child support

spousal support (alimony)

property & asset division

retirement & pension

divorce agreement

Litigation vs Mediation

Litigation

  • Hourly Attorney Rates: $300-$900

  • Average total costs in CA: $17,000-$26,000 EACH

  • Outcomes decided by a Judge

  • Unpredictable Timeline Often 9+ Months to Years

Total Average: $26,000-$60,000

Mediation

  • Mediator Hourly Rates $200-$300

  • Flat Fee Structure: Typically $3,000-$10,000 Total

  • You decide outcome - Not a Judge

  • Faster Timeline - Often Resolved in Weeks

Total Average: $3,000-$10,000

Super Simple 3 Step Process

1. Schedule Consultation

Reach out to us for us to hear more about your situation. We will walk you through our process, collect information and any documents we might need from you.

2. Choose Half or Full Day

Once you've decided you would like to move forward with mediation, you get to choose a half day or a full day. You will then schedule a time and date that works best for all parties.

3. Mediate & Resolve

The mediation will occur virtual ly or in-person mediation. Mr. Mendel will ensure to facilitate a fair mediation that is on your terms. Once complete, we will let you know how to finalize the paperwork.

Ready to get started?

We help couples in divorce peacefully and privately — without ever stepping foot in court.

Faster Resoultion

Most cases are resolved in just one to two sessions, not months (or years) like traditional divorce litigation.

You Stay in Control

No judge. No courtroom. You and your spouse make the final decisions — not lawyers or a judge who doesn't know you.

Private & Flexible

We offer virtual and in-person sessions that are completely confidential. No public records, no courtroom drama.

Save Time & Money

Mediation costs a fraction of litigation — without drawn-out legal battles, hourly fees, or surprise retainers.

Guided by an Expert Attorney-Mediator

Unlike other mediators, our lead mediator has 35+ years of experience as a family and real estate attorney. He understands the law, how families operate, and how to protect your interests — without making things worse.

Legal-Grade Agreements

We don’t just “talk it out.” Your mediated agreement is professionally drafted, ready to be submitted to court and made legally binding.

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