

“If your head tells you one thing, and your heart tells you another, before you do anything, you should first decide whether you have a better head or a better heart.”
— Marilyn vos Savant
Our Practice
Premarital planning doesn’t have to diminish romance. This practice helps couples have meaningful, guided conversations that strengthen understanding while creating fair, durable agreements for the life they are building together.

All marriages end—by death or divorce. Without a premarital agreement, the terms of a divorce are dictated by statutes and legal precedent, which may not reflect the parties’ intentions or personal sense of fairness and can lead to uncertainty, conflict, and costly litigation. In many family circumstances, a premarital agreement is a prudent form of risk management that provides clarity and peace of mind.
While negotiating a premarital agreement may not feel romantic, when approached thoughtfully and in balance, it can be an act of care—grounded in transparency, respect, and mutual understanding.
Through mediation, your mediator facilitates a constructive dialogue to help you and your partner identify risks, clarify expectations, and articulate shared intentions. Your respective attorneys then ensure the agreement fairly addresses those risks, clearly defines financial rights and obligations, and accurately reflects your mutual goals. The process is collaborative, non-adversarial, and purpose-driven—inviting both the head and the heart to the table.
Understanding Your Process Options
Choosing the right path for your divorce resolution is a pivotal decision that influences outcomes, emotions, costs, and future stability. At Winestone Mediation, we guide you through three out-of-court options— Mediation, and Collaborative Family Law—each designed to preserve privacy, avoid litigation, and promote respectful, lasting agreements tailored to your family.
Mediation
Mediation is a structured, confidential process in which a neutral mediator facilitates comprehensive discussions to help the parties reach their own agreements. Unlike litigation, decisions are not made by a judge. Mediation places control squarely in the hands of the people most affected by the outcome.
Collaborative Family Law
Collaborative Family Law is a team-based settlement process designed for families who want comprehensive professional support while remaining fully committed to resolving matters outside of court.
Publications & Media
Jennifer Winestone shares insightful articles and blog posts on mediation strategies, divorce pitfalls, virtual processes, and transformative family conflict resolution to guide clients toward thoughtful, lasting outcomes.
Our Offices
Our office is located in the beautiful neighborhood of Santa Monica, on the westside of Los Angeles. Our modern facilities offer up both the space and technology to conduct in person and virtual mediation sessions and consultations.
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Location
Santa Monica, CA
Los Angeles Westside
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Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Weekends by appointment
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Contact
(310) 555-0123
jennifer@winestonemediation.com
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