Is Divorce Mediation
Right for You?
At Haslam Perri Law Firm, our trained mediators help Ontario and San Bernardino County families reach fair, lasting divorce settlements — without the cost and stress of courtroom litigation.
Divorce Mediation — Ontario CA
Experienced Mediation Attorneys Protecting Your Interests
Haslam Perri Law Firm provides experienced alternative dispute resolution (ADR) representation in divorce. We have earned the respect of family court judges and opposing attorneys throughout San Bernardino County for our honest commitment to truly helping our clients obtain the best settlements possible.
Mediation requires the intervention of a trained third party — known as a mediator — to ensure that the negotiation process is fair and protects the interests of all parties. The mediator is a lawyer but will not represent either side. Our attorneys are trained mediators who can serve as neutral third parties.
When you choose mediation, you maintain control over the outcome rather than leaving decisions to a judge. Other professionals are often involved to ensure you have a clear understanding of all issues — including financial professionals, child welfare specialists, and property valuation experts.
- ✓We will protect your rights and interests throughout the process
- ✓Trained mediators available — board-certified family law specialists
- ✓Respected by family court judges across San Bernardino County
- ✓Options in mediation and collaborative divorce available
- ✓Financial professionals and child welfare experts included as needed
Mediation Can Resolve
- ✓Child Custody and Visitation
- ✓Child Support
- ✓Property and Debt Division
- ✓Spousal Support and Alimony
- ✓Retirement Account Division
Mediation vs Litigation
Why Choose Mediation Over Going to Court?
Mediation puts the power back in your hands — giving you and your spouse control over the outcome rather than leaving life-changing decisions to a judge.
- ✓You control the outcome — not a judge
- ✓Typically resolved in weeks or months
- ✓Significantly lower legal costs
- ✓Private and confidential process
- ✓Less stressful for children and family
- ✓Agreements are mutually crafted
- ✓Preserves co-parenting relationship
- ✓Flexible scheduling — no court dates
- ×Judge makes all final decisions
- ×Can take 1 to 3+ years in court
- ×Much higher legal fees and costs
- ×Public court records
- ×Highly adversarial and stressful
- ×Outcomes are uncertain
- ×Damages co-parenting relationship
- ×Rigid court scheduling
The Mediation Process
How Divorce Mediation Works in Ontario, CA
Mediation is a structured yet flexible process. Our trained mediators at Haslam Perri Law Firm guide you through every step — ensuring that both parties fully understand their rights and the implications of every agreement.
Mediation Services
What We Help You Resolve Through Mediation
Our trained mediators at Haslam Perri Law Firm work through the full range of family law issues — helping you reach fair, durable agreements without setting foot in a courtroom.
Client Testimonials
What Our Mediation Clients Say
"Mediation with Haslam Perri saved us months of court battles. Donald Haslam guided us through every issue fairly and professionally. We reached a full settlement in just six weeks."
"I was skeptical about mediation but the team at Haslam Perri made the process so clear and manageable. We resolved custody and property division without ever stepping into a courtroom."
"The mediators at Haslam Perri are truly neutral and professional. They kept the process fair and made sure both sides understood every agreement. Highly recommend for anyone considering mediation."
Frequently Asked Questions
Divorce Mediation — Questions Answered
Get clear answers to the most common mediation questions in Ontario, CA. For advice specific to your situation, call us for a free consultation.
Divorce mediation is a voluntary, confidential process where a neutral third-party mediator helps both spouses reach mutually acceptable agreements on issues like property division, child custody, child support, and spousal support — without going to court. At Haslam Perri Law Firm, our trained mediators guide Ontario and San Bernardino County families through this process with skill and compassion.
Mediation works well when both spouses are willing to communicate and negotiate in good faith. It gives you control over your own settlement rather than leaving decisions to a judge. It is typically faster, less expensive, and less adversarial than litigation. Our attorneys at Haslam Perri Law Firm can assess your situation during a free consultation and advise whether mediation is the best path forward.
In court, a judge makes binding decisions about your divorce. In mediation, you and your spouse retain control and work together — with the help of a neutral mediator — to craft agreements that work for your family. Mediation is private, confidential, and far less stressful than courtroom litigation. Haslam Perri Law Firm has earned the respect of family court judges in San Bernardino County for our honest commitment to helping clients reach the best settlements possible.
Mediation can address child custody and visitation, child support, property and debt division, spousal support, retirement account division, and real estate issues. Our trained mediators at Haslam Perri Law Firm work with financial professionals, child welfare specialists, and property valuation experts to ensure all issues are resolved fairly and completely.
Mediation is significantly faster than contested litigation. While a contested divorce in San Bernardino County can take one to three years, many mediated divorces are resolved in a matter of weeks or months. The timeline depends on the complexity of your issues and your willingness to negotiate in good faith.
Yes — and this is critically important. While the mediator is neutral and does not represent either party, you should still have your own attorney review any mediation agreement before signing. At Haslam Perri Law Firm, we represent clients throughout the mediation process, ensuring your rights are protected and any agreement is fair and enforceable in California courts.
Talk to a Mediation Attorney Today — Free Consultation
Contact us to learn more about our mediation services and schedule your consultation with a trained mediation attorney in Ontario, California.