Mediator and attorney Mari J. Frank can guide you safely through the murky waters of divorce.

With 22 years of legal experience, Mari Frank's skills in conflict deflection help you achieve the best outcome with a minimum of stress. Her process of "solutioneering" is more financially and emotionally satisfying than a court battle. "Aside from avoiding soaring litigation costs, mediation has the perk of confidentiality," she explains. "In our office, you participate in a private mediation process; the public doesn't hear embarrassing statements or accusations, nor do you make public record of sensitive and financial information." Ms. Frank's unique style provides a safe harbor where proposals are shared in a protected setting managed by an expert facilitator.

As author of Safeguard Your Identity, Ms. Frank has a keen consciousness about the need to keep private information out of the public eye. "Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in America," she says. "Although you have a fiduciary duty to reveal all financial information to each other during divorce, you shouldn't have to make your confidential information a public record in court proceedings for the world to see!" Mari's expertise in privacy, family law, and mediation techniques enables you to attain a mutually satisfying agreement without compromising your confidentiality or privacy.

"As a mediation professor, tell us what is most important in the process." "Why should divorcing couples consider mediation?" "What is the difference between confidentiality and privacy, and why is it important?" "What are the most important attributes of an effective divorce mediator?" "How can you learn about divorce mediation?"

CONTACT Mari J. Frank, Esq.  Attorney, Mediator, Certified Information Privacy Professional, Author, State Bar Certified Trainer Tel.: (949) 364-1511 Fax: (949) 363-7561 28202 Cabot Road Suite 300 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Ms. Frank's reassuring, compassionate approach builds trust in her and the process. "There is no growth in repressing your feelings," she says. "Yes, going through divorce is painful at times, but conflict presents an opportunity for enlightenment, so clients move beyond the anger to arrive at a fair settlement." She demonstrates her commitment to positive growth by the physically pleasing environment she creates. "I guide the parties to explore various solutions to challenging issues. You'll be educated – not to overpower the other party, but to empower yourself to ask for what you want in a manner that will influence your spouse to be agreeable."

In an addition to being an experienced mediator, Mari is also an author of several books, a law professor, and a certified trainer for the State Bar of California. Considered a respected authority, she has appeared on dozens of national television programs and radio shows and been featured in newspapers across the country.

With the combination of her skillful mediation techniques, legal knowledge, and protection of your privacy, Mari Frank's mediation sessions offer you a safe haven.

For a free initial consultation, contact Mari J. Frank at:

Tel.: (949) 364-1511 or Fax: (949) 363-7561
28202 Cabot Road, Suite 300
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
e-mail: Mari Frank
www.MariFrank.com
www.identitytheft.org
Radio Show: Privacy Piracy

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Mari Frank has written following articles:

FAQs:

• "As a mediation professor, tell us what is most important in the process."
• "Why should divorcing couples first consider mediation?"
• "What is the difference between confidentiality and privacy, and why is it important?"
• "What are the most important attributes of an effective divorce mediator?"
• "How can you learn about divorce mediation?"
• "How long does mediation usually take? Are there ways to speed up the process?"
• "My husband and I have been living together during our separation because we cannot sell our house nor afford two properties. How can we make our situation better?"
• "My husband says we'll save a lot of money using the collaborative approach because we will share a lawyer. Is that really how collaborative law works?"
• "My lawyer tells me I'm eligible for spousal support, but I feel so guilty about my affair that I'm not sure I want to take money from my husband. What should I do?"
• "I want to mediate my divorce, but my spouse is so full of bitterness and anger that he refuses. What can I do?"
• "I read in the newspaper recently about an interesting custody arrangement called 'bird nesting.' What does this option entail -- and how do I know it would work for us?"
• "If a divorce involves complex issues, can you use a mediator?"
• "I'm not certain my lawyer has a good handle on the financial aspects of my divorce. What should I do?"
• "Should I change my name back to my maiden name?"
• "How can I maintain confidentiality and financial privacy in my divorce?"
• "Given that my soon to be ex-spouse and I fight so much is it possible to mediate our divorce?"
• "My spouse and I are about to divorce and I'm concerned that the divorce process is going to disrupt my business, what can I do to protect myself from interference from her and her lawyer?"
• "What should I consider when choosing a mediator?"

Articles:

• Choosing an Effective Dissolution Process to Transform Grief
• How to Negotiate a Successful Relationship Agreement
• Managing the Anger of Divorce
• Peaceful Divorce
• Mediation Barriers: "Failure to Disclose Important Information"