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Mediation & Arbitration for Family Law Matters in Thousand Oaks & Beyond

Family law matters such as divorce and child custody are some of the most contested issues in law. Emotions and frustrations often get the best of people, creating hostility and additional conflict. By the time these matters go to court, neither party is willing to compromise.

At NS Mediation Group, we work with parties involved in a family law dispute who hope to achieve a mutually agreeable resolution outside of court. Our experienced divorce and family law mediators have extensive training in facilitating communication and cooperation between conflicting parties.

If you are involved in a divorce or child custody proceeding and would like to resolve the matter through mediation, contact our office at (818) 730-3127. We serve parties in the Thousand Oaks area and throughout California.

Impartial Divorce and Family Law Mediation

In a divorce or family law matter, both sides may feel frustrated. The issues that come up in these hearings are often challenging to address without feelings of hurt and betrayal. A mediator can help provide a safe environment where both parties can express their concerns and the issues driving the conflict.

Mediation is an essential tool for people hoping to resolve a matter quickly and efficiently without having to go to trial. A mediator does not make the final decision in the case but instead helps parties to arrive at a fair, agreeable solution.

Divorce Mediation

Mediation provides an important alternative for individuals who are seeking a dissolution of marriage but do not want to go through the rigors of court.

Things that can be addressed at divorce mediation:

Property division
Spousal support (alimony)
Child support
Child custody
Debt distribution

A divorce mediator can help remove some of the emotion out of the process by listening to both parties and narrowing the focus to the critical issues. Mediation helps to remove the uncertainty of the outcome since the matter must be agreed to by both parties.

Child Custody Mediation

Mediation can prove critical in child custody disputes. Effective co-parenting is essential for the success of your child or children. Arriving at a mutually agreeable resolution with your child’s other parent can help reduce hostilities and conflict.

Child custody mediation can help establish:

A detailed parenting plan
Legal custody
Holiday and vacation schedules
Transportation
Individual needs of the child/children

In child custody disputes, it is important to remember that the main goal is to promote what is in the best interest of the child. Mediation may help to achieve this goal by allowing the parties to discuss their issues through a controlled, confidential process. Mediators are trained to help the parties resolve their disagreements, not decide the matter at hand.

Contact Our Divorce and Family Law Mediators Today

If you would like to resolve your family law dispute with the assistance of a neutral mediator, contact our office to schedule a session. Our divorce and family law mediators can help you reach an agreement with less conflict than traditional litigation.

Call our NS Mediation Group at (818) 730-3127 to get started. Attorney and mediator David Schlueter spent nearly 40 years as a litigator. He has completed advanced training in divorce and family mediation and is a member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators.

"David mediated a multi-party construction dispute involving contract issues, delay claims, and liquidated damages. While his grasp of the legal issues was obvious, even more impressive was David’s ability to build rapport with the attorneys and clients without sacrificing authenticity as an objective neutral whose primary concern was to resolve the dispute at hand. David’s preparation in evaluating both the facts and the legal arguments before mediation provided for an efficient and effective use of time at our mediation session. Even though we were unable to resolve the dispute during the first day of mediation, David kept his word to keep settlement discussions going over several weeks, reaching a global resolution of the matter. David’s tenacity and relentless approach makes him a top-notch mediator."

- C. Ng, Esq.

"David’s intricate knowledge of the law, emotional intelligence traits and communication skills combine to make him a highly effective neutral. He is one of the few mediators I automatically consider for most of my cases, and I never hesitate to recommend David to colleagues or clients."

- C. Trembley, Esq.

"Our firm has used Mr. Schlueter as a Mediator on several occasions in the past. In most instances, the cases were complicated by both legal and personal issues which existed between the parties. Mr. Schlueter was very adept at identifying the strengths and problems on both sides in order to bring the parties to the table for serious discussions. His skill as a Mediator was evident in his ability to bridge the legal and personal gaps on both sides to achieve a settlement. We would definitely recommend him and plan to use him in the future."

- P. Parish Esq.

"David is a skilled construction mediator. I have used David for several mediations now and it is clear that he has a strong grasp of construction law from both the claims and defense side of a case. He has always been well prepared on the day of mediation and follows up with the parties for further mediation if the case was not ready to settle on the first attempt. I would highly recommend David for any type of construction dispute."

- T. Tate, Esq.

"I have used David Schlueter for two mediations in which both cases resolved. He is one of the most effective mediators I have worked with in my 25+ years practicing law. I would highly recommend using him and I will definitely be using him again!"

- S. Kirwin, Esq.

"When David was an attorney, I had the pleasure of working with him, even on the opposite sides of an issue. I always found him to be a capable and well-prepared, attorney, and more importantly – person, of the highest regard. His transition to becoming a mediator appears to have been seamless and those same characteristics are serving him well when dealing with both sides of case. Having represented both plaintiffs and defendants, he is well qualified to appreciate the arguments made by both sides, and used that insight to bring even the most contentious of parties together for a settlement of a highly disputed matter in which I was involved. David demonstrated his patience to take the time to educate both sides on aspects of the law that impacted their case, as well as being open-minded and willing to listen and be educated."

- D. Cribbs, Esq.

"Dave, just a quick note of appreciation for your work as Mediator on this matter. We recommended you as someone who could work with a problem property owner/hoarder/etc. and you did not disappoint! Thanks again."

- Confidential LA Attorney

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Schlueter as a mediator on a messy construction defect case, and he was terrific. Mr. Schlueter not only listened carefully to each party; he gathered information that was key and knew when and how to communicate it to the parties effectively. He is patient, thorough and insightful. I would not hesitate to use him as a mediator in the future."

- Confidential LA Attorney

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When looking to settle a dispute, you need someone who will remain neutral and dedicated. With NS Mediation you can rest easy knowing that your dispute is being mediated by a neutral professional with over 40 years of law experience.

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600 Hampshire Rd #211 Westlake
Village CA, 91361

(818) 730-3127