Business Details
Your Trusted Fremont Divorce Attorney for Collaborative Law and Mediation
The Law & Mediation Office of Lorna Jaynes provides client-centered family law services focused on collaborative solutions. With over two decades of experience since 1999, our practice emphasizes mediation and collaborative law to resolve divorce and family disputes outside of court. We prioritize client empowerment, emotional and legal support, and fostering communication to protect families' dignity. Our services include premarital agreements, limited scope representation, and tailored guidance through complex family law matters. Located in Fremont, California, we serve Northern California communities with a commitment to justice, equity, and compassionate dispute resolution. Our founder, Lorna Jaynes, brings extensive legal expertise and a values-driven approach to every case, ensuring clients maintain control over decisions affecting their futures.We specialize in reducing conflict through structured problem-solving, offering cost-effective alternatives to traditional litigation. Our team includes trained professionals in collaborative practice, financial mediation, and child custody guidance. Client testimonials highlight our ability to transform adversarial situations into cooperative resolutions, preserving relationships and minimizing emotional distress. We provide initial consultations to help clients understand their options and choose the most suitable path forward.
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Mediation Services
Premarital Agreements
Limited Scope Representation
Family Law Consultation
Cohabitation Agreements
Child Custody Guidance
Financial Mediation
Post-Divorce Modifications
Legal Workshops
Highlights and features
- We specialize in collaborative law and mediation with 20+ years of family law experience
- Our practice focuses on out-of-court solutions that preserve family relationships
- We provide transparent, values-driven legal guidance aligned with client needs
- Our team includes certified professionals in collaborative practice and mediation
- We serve Northern California communities with personalized, cost-effective solutions
What people say
Mediation made painless
Kind and considerate
Successful dissolution
Transformed adversarial situations
Preserved relationships
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative Divorce resolves family disputes through structured negotiations without court intervention. This process involves four-way meetings with specially trained attorneys, financial professionals, and child specialists to create mutually beneficial solutions. Clients maintain control over decisions while receiving legal, emotional, and financial support throughout the process.
Mediation Services
Mediation facilitates cooperative dispute resolution through neutral third-party facilitation. This process helps couples reach binding agreements on property division, child custody, and support matters while maintaining open communication. Mediation typically costs less than litigation and preserves post-divorce relationships, particularly benefiting co-parenting arrangements.
Premarital Agreements
Premarital agreements establish financial and property rights for couples before marriage. This service provides legal clarity regarding asset division, spousal support, and inheritance matters while protecting individual interests. We help couples create fair, enforceable agreements through transparent discussions and full financial disclosure.
Limited Scope Representation
Limited scope representation provides targeted legal assistance for specific family law issues. This service includes document review, court preparation, or specific issue consultation while clients handle other aspects independently. It offers cost-effective support for self-represented litigants needing expert guidance on complex matters.
Child Custody Guidance
Child custody guidance develops comprehensive parenting arrangements focused on children's best interests. We help create detailed custody schedules, decision-making frameworks, and conflict resolution strategies that adapt to children's evolving needs while protecting parental rights throughout the divorce process.
People
Lorna Jaynes
Family Law Attorney
Lorna Jaynes is a certified family law specialist with 20+ years of experience in collaborative law and mediation. She founded her Fremont practice to provide compassionate, out-of-court divorce solutions focused on client empowerment and family preservation. Her work emphasizes values-driven legal guidance and conflict resolution.
Questions
What divorce options do you offer?
We specialize in collaborative divorce and mediation, with additional expertise in limited scope representation and premarital agreements. Our focus is on out-of-court solutions that preserve family relationships.
How does the mediation process work?
Mediation involves structured negotiations facilitated by a neutral third party. We guide couples through information exchange, issue identification, and solution development to create mutually acceptable agreements while maintaining open communication.
What are the benefits of collaborative divorce?
Collaborative divorce offers greater control over outcomes, reduced conflict, and cost savings compared to litigation. Our process includes specialized team support while preserving post-divorce relationships through cooperative problem-solving.
Do you handle child custody matters?
Yes, we develop comprehensive parenting plans focused on children's best interests. Our approach creates detailed custody schedules and decision-making frameworks while protecting parental rights throughout the process.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Fremont, Newark, and surrounding communities in Northern California, including Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, with flexible virtual consultation options available.
