MEDIATING FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ISSUES

Running a family-owned small business can be stressful, with issues that need resolution rather than litigation.  The parties may need to keep the relationship alive for the sake of the business, or they may want to part as amicably as possible with a "business divorce."  Either way, mediation to save the business or to end it is by far the better way in almost all cases where personal relationships matter.

Mediation offers a way forward with dignity to resolve family, personal or business conflicts. Mediation is confidential, convenient, and compassionate; evening and Saturday appointments minimize distractions that interfere with your workday. Mediation saves you time and money while reducing the stress that accompanies major family or business conflicts.

The magic of mediation, the time when “shift happens,” occurs when people who have been hurt, angry, defensive, devious, etc., suddenly stop “talking at” each other and shift into really listening and brainstorming for solutions.  It has been my privilege to provide a useful service to lots of really nice people who just happen to need a bit of assistance with figuring out what is fair and right for their unique situation.  I have been offering family mediation and divorce mediation in Pasadena since 2006.

I accept referrals for all aspects of family mediation, including divorce and parenting mediations, elder care, and conversations that may or may not lead to a prenuptial agreement.   For more information, please visit www.georgiadaniels.com  or give me a call at 626.441.1900.

2017 Mediation Fee Schedule

FREE - Initial telephone call – up to 15 minutes                                                                   

FREE - Elder and Three+ party cases -
                  First thirty minutes of Mediator’s time per case
                                                                                                

FREE - First thirty-minute consultation
                 Two parties in joint session                              

$300 -  Convening an Elder /Adult Family mediation or other
                         multi-party case                   

                  Convening involves phone conversations with
                         up to 5 potential participants,

                  to establish willingness to participate, and inform
                  all of time, place and date of the first mediation;

  $60          convening calls to additional participants, per call                                                                   

$100 - Extended First Consultation – for potential clients who want more

            time for a deeper discussion of their particular issues,  up to one
            additional hour when combined with the Free  Consultation on
            the same date                                                                     

$180 /hr - Elder / Adult Family Mediation                                                                                                       

$220 /hr - Divorce Mediation –                                                                                                 

            Plan A: Mediation of parenting plan and child support only,

                          Including two sessions of up to two hours each, plus

                          preparation of a written parenting plan                                
                          Range is $950-$1250

                         Additional hours for Plan A, if needed, $220 /hr                                  
                         

            Plan B: Comprehensive Mediation of all issues relevant to the
                          divorce, which may include parenting and child support,
                          plus spousal support (if needed) and division of assets
                          and debts         

                        Highly motivated couple with only one or two

                        main issues to mediate - Range is $2250-$2850

                        For a typical couple without high conflict                            
                        Range is $2850-$3850

                        With complex financial matters, high conflict or

                        frequent changes to previously made decisions                    
                        Range is $3850-$6000+

Deposits are required to begin all cases:

$300                Elder Mediation / Multiple Parties - applied to first draft              

$750                Divorce Mediation - applied to first draft of agreement                 

Discounts are available when sessions are pre-paid at the time of scheduling.  Please inquire.

                       

Mediation as Family Peace-Making

                                                                 

 Elder care mediation and pre-nuptial / post-nuptial mediation provide peacemaking opportunities within the family when divorce is not the desired outcome.  When divorce is on the horizon, choose the service that best meets your needs:  comprehensive divorce mediation; limited scope (unbundled) mediation of one or two topics only, such as a parenting plan or spousal support; distance mediation by video or telephone.

                                           Georgia Daniels, J.D., Mediator
                                                   272 S Los Robles Ave 203
                                                       Pasadena, CA 91101
                                                             626-441-1900
                                             www.GeorgiaDaniels.com