Divorce Mediation Santa Rosa CA | Marla Keenan-Rivero | Marla Keenan-Rivero Family Law Mediation (707) 525-8800

Divorce is one of the hardest things you'll go through. I know that — not just professionally, but because I've sat across from hundreds of people at some of the most difficult moments of their lives. After more than twenty years in family law, I made a deliberate shift: I now focus my practice on mediation, because in most cases it produces better outcomes for everyone involved, especially when children are part of the picture.

I spent years as a litigator. I know what a contested divorce costs — in money, in time, and in the toll it takes on families. When both parties leave the courtroom, even the one who "won" is often exhausted, financially strained, and no closer to a workable relationship with their former spouse. Mediation changes that dynamic. You stay in control of the decisions. You reach agreements together. And you move forward faster.

Divorce involves more than just ending a marriage. Through mediation, we work through all of it together:

• Division of assets and debts, including real estate, retirement accounts, and business interests
• Child custody and parenting plans
• Child and spousal support
• Any other matters specific to your family's situation

I'm a California State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist with over twenty years of experience. Complex financial situations, business ownership, long-term marriages — these are cases I've handled throughout my career, and I bring that depth of knowledge to every mediation I conduct.

Mediation works when both parties are willing to participate honestly — it doesn't require you to be on good terms. Most of my clients aren't. What it requires is a willingness to work toward a resolution rather than a fight. If you're not sure whether mediation is the right path for your situation, I'll tell you honestly in our first conversation.

Serving Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, and Northern California. To schedule a free consultation, call (707) 525-8800 or email Tidwell@perrylaw.net.