FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions About Family Law

FAQ ‘s: Here I have compiled a list of questions that people often ask me.

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    Mediation - Top 10 Questions

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    My husband is being difficult and refuses to mediate. He already hired a lawyer. I want to hire you to mediate for me.

    Posted by Kelly Chang Rickert on October 28, 2019
    This is a tough situation to be in.  Mediation only works if both of you are in agreement to mediate.  Read this article if your spouse is refusing to mediate. If the other side has hired a lawyer, there is an imbalance of power.  In this situation, you can still mediate if he agrees.  But here is how this would work: Kelly would be a neutral mediator.  Your husband/wife would have a lawyer.  And you would represent yourself. Thus, in this situation where your husband/wife has already hired a lawyer, we recommend that you also hire a lawyer.  The case can still settle, but Kelly would not be a mediator in your case.  You can hire Kelly to be your attorney – the first step is to book a legal consultation.

    Category: Mediation - Top 10 Questions
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    How long does it take to mediate?

    Posted by Kelly Chang Rickert on October 28, 2019

    That depends on you two.  Usually, I am able to help you settle your case in about 1-3 mediation sessions.

    Category: Mediation - Top 10 Questions
    Tags: divorce mediation, How long does it take to mediate, how to get a fast divorce, is divorce mediation faster
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    What is your success rate as a mediator?

    Posted by Kelly Chang Rickert on October 28, 2019

    Kelly started offering mediation services in 2016.  Since then, our mediation cases have increased every year.  Currently, our firm handles approximately 20-30 mediations a year, and resolved all but 2 cases.

    Category: Mediation - Top 10 Questions
    Tags: best divorce mediator, divorce mediation, divorce mediation success, kelly chang, What is your success rate as a mediator