What is the role of my attorney? What if I don't want to hire an attorney ? My partner has an attorney but I don't .
Many 1000's of mediations later, Gretchen has evolved her mediation style and services to fit many different methods of resolution of Family Law cases.
Many couples, whether it is to avoid large legal fees and the possible attendant animosity , or who just want to work together to solve their mutual dilemma, want and demand mediaton without lawyers in the room.
Gretchen has the ability to work in any model that the couple find right for them and she can adjust as they decide to bring I the lawyers or not. Most of the attorneys practicing Family Law in Southern California know Gretchen and assure their clients that they are in good and capable hands.
Sometimes the partner without the financial management expertise wishes to have their lawyer work with them on an as-needed basis. Other times the perception of power and control in the relationship is ameliorated by having capable lawyers working along side the mediation process.
Many couples try to work with Judge Taylor first and leave their lawyers in the wings. Others never hire a lawyer at all. This is true despite the complexity of the material or the issues dealt with in mediation.
Since Judge Taylor is a lawyer herself in good standing with the State Bar, she serves as educator and guide to the issues presented by each unique life that relies upon her expertise to guide and shape their future. She welcomes lawyers to the process at any stage and looks for value added by their input if possible.
