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For Rohnert Park parents, the custody arrangement that gets built now will shape the next decade of their children's lives—their school schedules, their holiday memories, how they experience the transition between two households in a community where both parents are likely to remain. Getting it right matters more than getting it fast, and getting it in a way that both parents genuinely agreed to matters more than having it imposed by a court. Marla Keenan-Rivero's Rohnert Park child custody mediation helps both parents build a plan that works for their specific children, in their specific community, with enough legal precision to prevent the disputes that arise from vague or generic arrangements.
Rohnert Park's tight-knit community character—neighborhood schools, local parks, community centers where both parents will continue to show up—makes the quality of the co-parenting relationship especially important after a divorce. Marla's 24 years in Sonoma County family law litigation include hundreds of custody matters, and her approach to parenting plan development reflects what she's learned about what makes arrangements durable: specificity, realistic logistics, and both parents' genuine buy-in. A plan both parents designed is far more likely to work than one either parent feels was imposed.
Rohnert Park child custody mediation covers legal and physical custody, weekly and alternating schedules, holiday and vacation allocation, school pick-up and drop-off logistics, extracurricular activity provisions, and co-parenting communication protocols. For Rohnert Park families with children at specific schools or involved in specific community activities, the parenting plan can include those details. Available at Marla's Santa Rosa office (10 minutes from Rohnert Park) or via secure video.
Yes. A 50/50 physical custody arrangement is achievable in mediation and frequently the right outcome when both parents live close to each other and are both actively involved in the children's lives. Marla helps both parents work through the specific schedule that makes 50/50 work: week-on/week-off, a 2-2-5-5 schedule, or other arrangements depending on the children's ages and both parents' work schedules. The goal is a plan that actually functions in practice—not one that looks equal on paper but creates constant logistical problems.
Yes. School choice is a legal custody decision, and legal custody disputes are resolved in mediation through the same facilitated process as other issues. Marla helps both parents articulate their concerns and goals for the child's education, examine the available options, and reach an agreement that both can support. When parents genuinely cannot agree, she helps them understand what factors a court would consider—which often provides enough clarity to reach agreement without litigation.
Relocation (move-away) cases are among the most difficult custody matters in California family law. Marla can include provisions in the initial parenting plan that address what happens if either parent wants to relocate—specifying the notice required, the mediation process for resolving the disagreement, and the factors both parties agree to consider. These provisions don't prevent relocation disputes, but they establish a framework that avoids immediate litigation and gives both parties a path to resolution.
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