Rather than leaving decisions to a courtroom, mediation puts both parties in control. It is a confidential, collaborative process covering everything from parenting plans to asset division, all conducted remotely and designed to reach resolutions that both parties can genuinely live with.
Produces balanced, built to last resolutions
Reduces conflict, especially when children are involved
Keeps decision-making with you and your family
Move and progress at your pace, not the court's
It is significantly more affordable than litigation
Marlyssa's extensive background in family law litigation across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties has given her a firsthand understanding of what prolonged court battles cost families, not just financially, but emotionally. She has seen the toll that adversarial proceedings take on parents, children, and futures, and she has made it her mission to offer a better path.
Through mediation, Marlyssa guides divorcing couples toward resolutions that are not only legally sound, but thoughtful and lasting. Her deep knowledge of California family law means clients benefit from the insight of a seasoned litigator, paired with the steady, neutral hand of a skilled mediator.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics | Brandeis University
Juris Doctor | Tulane University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
from Brandeis University
Juris Doctor from Tulane University School of Law