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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The Reason
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go...”
— Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
YOU HAVE OPTIONS. Family mediation is a child-focused, collaborative process that helps families make thoughtful decisions about parenting, support, and the division of assets. Unlike litigation, where a judge decides the outcome, mediation empowers you and your partner to create a practical, lasting plan together. We work together to craft solutions that meet your family’s unique needs .
WHY CHOOSE MEDIATION?
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You’re in control: Decisions reflect your priorities, not just the law.
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Flexible solutions: Mediation allows creative agreements tailored to your family.
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Privacy & confidentiality: Keep sensitive matters out of public court records.
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Collaboration: Reduce conflict, improve communication, and build a foundation or co-parenting.
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Efficiency: Save time, reduce stress, and avoid unnecessary costs.
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Proven results: Mediation works, helping families reach fair and lasting agreements.
The Approach
“Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.”
— Erich Fromm
No two families are alike—and neither are two mediations. Each process is designed to meet the family’s unique needs, guiding thoughtful negotiations toward practical, lasting solutions for parents and children. Creative, “outside-the-box” approaches ensure separation plans reflect the family’s life and priorities.
Family mediation is collaborative. Parties and the mediator work together to explore solutions, with sessions structured to support communication and problem-solving—joint, private, or a combination of both.
The process focuses on reducing conflict, honoring the family, and setting the stage for a cooperative, positive future.
The Outcome
“When something can’t be fixed, the question is what can we build instead.”
– Alice Wong
Mediation gives families the chance to stop dwelling on what’s broken and instead create agreements that bring clarity, peace, and a path forward.
In family law, clients often feel overwhelmed by complex procedures, high costs, and the delays of litigation—continuances, extended discovery, and other legal detours. While these safeguards have their place, the adversarial system can increase conflict and stress.
Families in conflict or transition don’t need more “headaches.” They need a process that addresses conflict directly, with empathy and respect. Mediation is the “aspirin” clients are looking for—providing relief and solutions that truly work.