A less litigious way to go
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he benefits of a successful mediation are far-reaching. For starters, a negotiated settlement out of court can help avoid costly trial, leaving more funds in both parties' pockets, so motivation to resolve outstanding issues is generally high. Through offer letters and mediation, Bier Family Law does everything possible to negotiate a fair deal for our clients at minimum time and expense to the client. We zealously represent our clients' interests, which includes conserving marital funds for life after divorce. Even if only a portion of the issues get resolved at mediation, the parties spend that much less time and money in court.  

​Bier Family Law represents both men and women on an equal basis. We advocate for our clients and look at our cases on a long term basis with a concern for how a proposal might affect the client in the future. 

During a mediation, parties meet in separate rooms with their attorneys and the mediator, often a retired family law judge. The mediator shuttles back and forth, conducting diplomacy between represented parties until a deal can be struck or, in some cases, a partial deal, or until it becomes clear that no deal can be reached, in which case, the parties must proceed to trial.