Mediation Lawyers in Oklahoma City

What Is Mediation?

Mediation is a voluntary process for arriving at an agreement. A mediator plays the role of bringing the two parties together to determine their own fate, rather than having a judge determine it. A mediator is not an arbitrator, and the mediator decides nothing. Statistics show that more than 80 percent of cases are settled.

Unfortunately, many of those settlements take place after much time has passed and many dollars spent in attorney's fees. The mediation process is a mechanism that can cut the time and expenses of resolving your case. It is an ideal process for the risk adverse to participate in creative and sometimes unconventional solutions.

Once you have made the decision to mediate, the attorneys will begin preparing for your upcoming mediation in ways such as:

• Information gathering. Each side will request information from the other. Neither side can make valid decisions without adequate information. Any information that is relevant to the case will be requested. Be prepared to receive numerous requests for detailed financial information, including requests for tax returns, charge account records, checking account records, etc. In addition, appraisals and inventories of personal property will be required. Please respond promptly and thoroughly to these requests. The consequence of failure to provide such information may be delay, postponement, or even cancellation of the mediation.
• Position development. We will meet with you prior to the mediation. We will develop a financial statement for you and will be asking for asset and liability documentation if we take on a divorce case. In employment and personal injury cases, we will ask for information related to your damages. We will develop a "Mediation brief" that will contain reference materials for use by us and the mediator. We will track negotiations and initiate proposals and demands.

We believe it is essential to the success of the mediation that both sides provide each other with information before we get to the mediation. Your cooperation will assist us in setting the stage for a successful mediation.

Protecting Your Children's Best Interests

When it comes to family law matters, the well-being of your children is always a top priority. At Mazaheri Law Firm, our experienced family law attorneys are dedicated to protecting your children's best interests throughout the legal process.

Our team understands the emotional and sensitive nature of child custody, visitation, and support cases. We work closely with our clients to develop personalized strategies that prioritize the needs and welfare of their children.

Here are some ways our family law attorneys can help:

• Negotiating Child Custody Agreements: We can assist you in creating a custody agreement that promotes stability and a healthy co-parenting relationship.
• Establishing Child Support: Our attorneys will work to ensure that your child receives the financial support they need to thrive.
• Modifying Child Custody or Support Orders: If circumstances change, we can help you modify existing orders to better reflect the current needs of your children.
• Enforcing Child Custody or Support Orders: If the other party fails to comply with court-ordered custody or support arrangements, we can take legal action to enforce those orders.

At Mazaheri Law Firm, we are committed to providing straightforward and compassionate legal advice to our clients. We understand that family law matters can be complex and emotionally challenging, and we strive to guide you through the process with empathy and understanding.

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Our role is to counsel clients to avoid pursuing matters in court wherein a court setting-it will be impossible to demonstrate the concerns of a client, valid as they might be. When we do so, we are advising a client from the standpoint of how proof will look in court, not how we would like the result to be. As hard as it was, you did this right… and you saved a ton of trouble, hassle, and money.