Serving Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties, California
Divorce is hard.
The process doesn't have to be.
There is a better way forward
One that protects your family, your finances, and your future.
California Divorce Mediation Services guides couples through the dissolution process with expertise, efficiency, and genuine compassion. A holistic, collaborative approach that brings both parties to a fair, balanced resolution, without the cost and conflict of courtroom litigation.
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Efficient resolutions.
Real results.
Mediation is a proven, cost-effective alternative to litigation built on collaborative problem-solving rather than courtroom battles. Whether you need help with a parenting plan, asset division, or navigating the full dissolution process from petition to judgment, we handle it all.
When a marriage ends, what most families need is clarity, not conflict.
Meet Marlyssa Langberg, Esq.
15+ Years of Family Law Experience
Marlyssa Langberg is a certified mediator and California family law attorney with over 15 years of litigation experience. Having spent years as a litigator and now as a trusted mediator, Marlyssa knows both sides of the divorce table, and that perspective makes all the difference. Through mediation, Marlyssa guides divorcing couples toward resolutions that are not only legally sound, but thoughtful and lasting.
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"The hardest part of our divorce was figuring out the kids, school schedules, holidays, who had them when, how decisions would get made. My ex and I could not seem to agree on anything and the back and forth was exhausting. We were referred to Marlyssa and everything shifted from there. Being able to do the sessions virtually worked really well for me. I have a demanding schedule and it took a lot of the logistics out of the equation. She helped us work through the conversations I had been dreading and we came out of it with a parenting plan that finally works for everyone.”
Jennifer M.
"My divorce involved multiple properties, retirement accounts, and a sizable investment portfolio and I knew going in it wasn’t going to be simple. What I didn’t expect was how smoothly the mediation process could actually go. Marlyssa walked us through how the retirement accounts would be divided, explained equalization in a way that actually made sense to me, and made sure everything was accounted for before we reached a final agreement. She came prepared every session and kept us on track. We reached a full settlement and I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome given the circumstances.”
Richard A.
“Getting a premarital agreement was important to me and I’m someone who genuinely believes most couples should have one before getting married. I retained Marlyssa to advise me and prepare my side of the agreement and she handled it with complete professionalism. She made sure I understood every provision, that everything was fair and clearly explained, and got it done efficiently.”
Robert L.
"Divorce is a lot to process and I really didn’t know where to begin. A friend had worked with Marlyssa and suggested I reach out, and it was the best advice. From our first call I knew I was in good hands. Marlyssa was patient, thorough, and never made me feel like I was asking too many questions. Custody, support, and the house all got resolved through the process and by the end I felt like everything had been treated fairly.”
Ashley S.
“When my marriage ended I knew the business was going to complicate everything. I’d heard mediation was worth trying before anything else so I looked into it and found Marlyssa. She asked the right questions from the start, understood the financial picture quickly, and helped us get to a resolution without it becoming a battle. A lot less painful than I was bracing for.”
Tom H.
“I had a settlement agreement that had been drafted without an attorney and I wanted a second set of eyes before I signed anything. Marlyssa reviewed the whole thing line by line and walked me through exactly what I was agreeing to. She flagged a few provisions I never would have caught on my own. I made some changes before signing and I’m really grateful I took that extra step.”
Amy C.
"Before signing my divorce decree I wanted to make sure everything was in order. Custody had been a major issue and I needed to know the schedule and holidays were right. A friend who had been through something similar pointed me to Marlyssa. She went through everything carefully, caught a few things I hadn’t thought to look for, and explained what it all actually meant in plain language. Having someone with her background look it over before I signed gave me a lot of peace of mind.”
Sarah L.
Support for every situation.
From simple dissolutions to more complex cases involving children, shared assets, and property, we offer a clear and guided process designed to take the uncertainty out of divorce. Every case is different, and we are here to make sure yours is handled with the care and expertise it deserves.
