Divorce Mediation in Sherman Oaks
Protect Your Assets, And Your Peace.
Our Divorce mediation in Sherman Oaks offers couples a more private, respectful, and solution-focused alternative to courtroom litigation. Located on Ventura Boulevard in the heart of Sherman Oaks, Jafari Law & Mediation Office helps couples resolve divorce matters with less conflict, greater control, and a calmer path forward.
Mediation is not just about avoiding court. It is about protecting peace, preserving financial stability, and moving through the divorce process without turning every disagreement into a battle.
Established
2003
Families served
1,200+
Avg. resolution
~8 wks
Clients saved $18,497 on average when mediation settled the case.
— Judicial Council of California · Evaluation of the Early Mediation Pilot Programs (2004)
Sherman Oaks
Located at Sepulveda & Ventura Boulevard
Our Sherman Oaks office sits at the corner of Sepulveda and Ventura Boulevard, right across from the Sherman Oaks Galleria. Clients in Encino, Studio City, Tarzana, Van Nuys, and Valley Village are just minutes away. Remote sessions are available when that fits your situation better.
Address
15260 Ventura Blvd, Ste 1200
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Phone
Hours
Mon–Fri · 9am–6pm
Evenings & weekends by appointment
Your Divorce Mediator in Sherman Oaks should be an Attorney.
Most mediators are not attorneys. Padideh Jafari is a licensed family law attorney with over 20 years experience. With an attorney-mediator, you get the fair neutrality of a mediator with the legal knowledge guidance of an attorney.
Benefits of an Attorney-Mediator:
- You get a real legal settlement agreement instead of a Memorandum of Understanding that you have to convert.
- Every term in your agreement is vetted by an attorney in real time, so nothing comes back to bite you.
- You can rest assured that your Marital Settlement Agreement is legally binding and enforceable.
Why Choose Divorce mediation
Less Conflict.
More Control.
Better Outcomes.
Litigation often takes an already painful situation and makes it worse. Court schedules drag the process out for months or even years. What starts as a divorce can quickly become a fight that impacts finances, children, mental health, and everyday life.
Mediation offers a different path.
Instead of escalating conflict, mediation focuses on resolution. Both spouses work through important decisions in a structured environment designed to reduce tension and keep conversations productive.
That difference changes everything
Fast
Mediation usually takes a few weeks while litigation can take months or even years.
TYPICAL TIMELINE
4-12 WEEKS
Affordable
By resolving conflicts through mediation our clients have saved over $10,000 in legal fees.
AVG. SAVINGS
~68%
Peaceful
Our mediators facilitate the conversation and help reduce conflict and stress.
SESSIONS ARE
CONFIDENTIAL
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Download Our Free Guide to Divorce Mediation
Our divorce mediation guide gives you a clear breakdown of the mediation process, along with worksheets, document checklists, and practical resources designed to help you prepare with confidence.
SAVE UP TO
68%
on legal fees when your case settles in mediation compared to full litigation.
Save Thousands in Legal Fees
Sherman Oaks Divorce Mediation
Don’t spend hours at the Van Nuys Courthouse
Van Nuys Courthouse is one of the busiest family law courthouses in Los Angeles County, and the calendar reflects it. Mediation lets you sidestep that backlog entirely. Once your agreement is signed and filed, the court typically processes the judgment without requiring either spouse to appear.
Van Nuys
Los Angeles Superior Court — Van Nuys Courthouse East
6230 Sylmar Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
818–901–4600
Van Nuys Courthouse belongs to the Northwest Judicial District of Los Angeles. It handles family law filings for the central, southern and northeastern San Fernando Valley. Any residents in Sherman Oaks or its immediately surrounding areas would most likely file for divorce at this location. Being one of the busiest family law courthouses in Los Angeles County, contested cases routinely wait months for hearings and a year or more for trial.
Areas we serve
Providing Divorce Mediation in Sherman Oaks Since 2003.
For over 20 years, Jafari Law and Mediation Office has helped Valley families in Sherman Oaks resolve divorce, custody, and property division without the cost or conflict of litigation. We also serve clients throughout the broader San Fernando Valley and across Los Angeles County.
Learn more about our divorce mediation practice serving Los Angeles and Orange County.
Jafari Law & Mediation Office
Looking for Divorce Mediation in Sherman Oaks?
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Schedule a consultation or call our Sherman Oaks office to talk through your situation with an attorney-mediator who knows the Valley, the courts, and the path forward.
or dial 310-880-4541 directly