Business Details
5 Years
experience
Collaborative Divorce & Mediation Services in El Segundo, CA
Founded in 2021, our firm specializes in non-litigation alternatives for divorce, combining legal expertise with compassionate counseling. With over 25 years of experience in family law and a master's degree in counseling psychology, Kimberly Davidson prioritizes reducing emotional trauma while addressing legal, financial, and custody matters. Our practice emphasizes collaborative law and mediation, empowering clients to maintain control over decisions affecting their families. We employ a multidisciplinary approach involving financial specialists and child advocates to create tailored solutions.Recognized as a leader in consensual dispute resolution, we've helped hundreds of families transition through divorce with dignity. Our commitment to ethical practice and client education has earned us recognition as 'Best in the South Bay' by satisfied clients. We serve El Segundo and surrounding areas with personalized attention to each family's unique needs.
Services
Divorce Mediation
Collaborative Practice
Child Support
Alimony/Spousal Support
Prenuptial Agreements
Post-Judgment Modifications
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of combined legal and counseling expertise in family law
- Specialized in non-litigation divorce solutions since 2006
- Multidisciplinary team approach with financial and child specialists
- Proven track record of successful collaborative divorce outcomes
- Personalized attention from a certified collaborative law attorney
What people say
Non-litigation options
Compassionate approach
Control over outcome
Dedicated service
Positive restructuring
Services
Divorce Mediation
Our divorce mediation service helps couples reach mutually beneficial agreements without court intervention. A neutral mediator facilitates discussions about property division, child custody, and financial matters. This process empowers couples to maintain control over decisions affecting their family's future while reducing emotional stress and legal costs.
Collaborative Practice
Collaborative divorce provides a structured, non-adversarial approach to ending marriages. Each party works with their own attorney while engaging financial specialists and child advocates to create comprehensive solutions. This method prioritizes family well-being while maintaining privacy and fostering future cooperation between former partners.
Child Support
We help establish fair child support arrangements that meet California guidelines while considering each family's unique circumstances. Our approach balances legal requirements with practical considerations, ensuring children's financial needs are met while maintaining reasonable obligations for both parents through cooperative problem-solving.
Alimony/Spousal Support
Our spousal support services focus on creating equitable arrangements that consider both parties' financial situations and future needs. We guide clients through temporary and long-term support determinations, emphasizing fair outcomes that enable both former partners to maintain reasonable standards of living post-divorce.
Prenuptial Agreements
We assist couples in creating legally binding prenuptial agreements that protect individual assets while establishing clear financial expectations. Our process emphasizes open communication and transparency, helping couples build stronger foundations for their marriages while addressing potential future scenarios in a constructive manner.
People
Kimberly Davidson
Collaborative Attorney & Mediator
Kimberly Davidson is a family law attorney with 25+ years of experience specializing in collaborative divorce and mediation. She holds a Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law and a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Loyola Marymount University. A former president of Collaborative Practice California, she has dedicated her career to transforming divorce processes through non-adversarial approaches.
Questions
What is collaborative divorce?
Collaborative divorce is a non-adversarial process where couples work with specially trained attorneys and professionals to resolve issues respectfully without court intervention, maintaining control over their family's future.
How does mediation differ from litigation?
Mediation involves neutral third-party facilitation of agreements, while litigation uses adversarial court proceedings. Mediation typically costs one-third less and preserves family relationships through cooperative problem-solving.
What are the benefits of non-litigation divorce?
Non-litigation approaches reduce emotional stress, maintain privacy, lower costs, and produce more sustainable agreements by empowering couples to create their own solutions with professional guidance.
How long does collaborative divorce take?
Most collaborative divorces conclude within 6-12 months, depending on case complexity and cooperation levels, compared to potentially years for litigated cases.
Can we use collaborative law with children?
Yes, collaborative practice includes child specialists to ensure custody arrangements and parenting plans prioritize children's best interests while maintaining family relationships.
What if we can't agree in mediation?
If mediation fails, parties can pursue litigation. However, our structured approach with financial and emotional support professionals helps over 85% of couples reach successful agreements.
