Mediation Attorney in Sacramento

A Full Legal Team Behind Every Sacramento Mediation

Resolving family law matters doesn’t have to mean a contentious court battle. Mediation offers a private, constructive path for reaching agreements on critical issues like divorce, child custody, and support without handing control to a judge. At Kaslan & Pike, LLP, we guide Sacramento families through this process with a structured approach focused on productive conversations and durable outcomes.

What distinguishes our firm is how we work. Rather than channeling your situation through a single attorney, our team-based philosophy means your mediation engagement draws on the collective insight of our entire legal team. That multi-perspective approach helps us see the full picture of your circumstances and prepare more thoroughly for each stage of the process. We opened in 2025, built by seasoned attorneys who combine deep family law experience with a fresh, modern perspective. We also offer virtual consultations to make that first step as straightforward as possible.

To speak with a divorce mediation attorney in Sacramento, call us at (916) 957-1302 or contact us online for a virtual consultation.

What Is Family Law Mediation & How Does It Work?

Under California Evidence Code section 1115(a), mediation is a process in which a neutral person or persons facilitate communication between disputants to help them reach a mutually acceptable agreement. In plain terms, the mediator doesn’t make decisions for you. Their role is to guide communication, surface each party’s underlying interests and priorities, and help you work toward solutions that fit your family’s actual circumstances. At Kaslan & Pike, LLP, we help create a safe, structured setting for these critical conversations.

The Mediation Process, Step by Step

The process typically begins with an initial meeting where everyone establishes ground rules for communication. From there, sessions address the substantive issues: property division, a parenting plan for your children, and spousal and child support. Full financial disclosure is a required step. It creates the transparency productive negotiations depend on.

If the parties reach agreement on all issues, the mediator or an attorney drafts a formal marital settlement agreement, a legally binding contract reflecting the decided terms. After both parties review and sign, the agreement is submitted to court for consideration as a final, enforceable order. Either party may also work with a consulting attorney (sometimes called independent legal counsel) who advises them alongside the mediation process without participating directly in sessions. A party may withdraw from mediation at any time if the process isn’t working.

Private Mediation vs. Sacramento Family Court Services

Most divorce issues are handled through voluntary mediation. In Sacramento County, however, mediation through Family Court Services is required when child custody or visitation is contested, and that process is typically limited to a single session focused on those issues alone. Private mediation offers broader scope and more flexibility for families who want to resolve all outstanding matters together.