Los Angeles’ Go-To Divorce Mediator Fair, Measured, Compassionate

Divorce mediation provides a collaborative, cost-effective, and dignified alternative to traditional litigation. Shayan Family Law’s mediation services help couples across Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and surrounding communities achieve peaceful and mutually acceptable resolutions to their marriage.

With extensive courtroom experience, her work as a pro bono mediator at Los Angeles County courthouses, a background in psychology, and training from the renowned Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Nina Shayan Depatie is uniquely positioned to facilitate productive dialogue and amicable solutions for couples at a crossroads.

Through structured, respectful dialogue, Nina helps Los Angeles couples reach meaningful and enforceable agreements, paving the way for smoother transitions and enduring peace post-divorce.

While traditional divorces play out in public courtrooms, divorce mediation occurs in a private setting. This makes mediation appealing to many couples who value confidentiality.

Beyond privacy, however, divorce mediation also helps create a more relaxed atmosphere where both parties can express their needs and concerns constructively, without the formalities and pressures of courtroom procedure. This approach fosters a more open dialogue and often leads to more amicable and sustainable agreements.
— Nina Shayan Depatie

Benefits of Shayan Family Law’s divorce mediation services include:

  • Greater privacy and confidentiality compared to public court proceedings

  • Direct control over outcomes regarding asset distribution, custody, and support

  • Reduced financial burden through efficient negotiations

  • Shorter timelines from initial discussions to final resolution

  • Preservation of relationships, especially in co-parenting situations