Consulting Lawyer

Family Law Attorney Providing Support in Mediation, Divorce and Parentage

Mara Berke is a consulting family lawyer who advises clients as needed in the California divorce, parentage, or mediation process in accordance with the clients’ wishes for information and her involvement. This service is an affordable way for clients to obtain the benefit of family law legal advice without the cost of traditional divorce representation. Clients control the attorney’s role in their case and their costs.

As a consulting divorce attorney, Mara assists clients with their divorce and parentage action with the paperwork needed to complete the process. Mara also guides clients before and during the mediation process, including preparation for the mediation session(s), defining goals and interests, settlement options, coaching on negotiating strategies while supporting the mediation process, and the review of mediated agreements.

She gives advice regarding legal rights and guides clients in making informed decisions in the divorce and parentage process. As a consulting lawyer for clients in mediation, Mara views her role to be supportive of the mediation process and the clients’ goals to resolve their case without litigation.