WHY USE OUR DIVORCE MEDIATION SERVICES?

Working with us is more affordable than hiring an attorney to handle divorce mediation and legal paperwork without hourly fees. Here are some reasons to consider when determining if mediation is right for you:

  • It's Effective – More than 90% of mediations result in long-term resolutions with mutual satisfaction.
  • It's quick – You and your spouse could reach a full agreement in 4 weeks from hiring our services.
  • It's Inexpensive – We charge a low flat fee which includes 8 hours of mediation time, and the preparation of all your divorce documents.
  • It's Convenient – Mediation sessions can be scheduled at a time that best fits your schedules, even on the weekends.
  • It's Confidential – You don’t have to file declarations making accusations against each other; instead, the parties maintain their good reputation, honor and privacy.
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PPS Legal Document Assistants is a legal document service providing affordable help with divorce mediation and legal documents. Most people can and do make intelligent decisions once they know how the system works. 

If you do not feel you need legal advice or representation and do feel you can make your own decisions once informed of your legal options, then PPS can help you with your legal matter.
We assist you in divorce mediation and completing legal documents.
Our philosophy is that everyone should have the opportunity to make their own decisions and have their legal matters resolved at a cost they can afford.

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It’s no secret. Timely and accurate Court filing is crucial in legal matters. Surely, adverse consequences can occur such as a dismissal or lost case due to misfiled paperwork. The importance of minute filing and form details regarding court documents is critical. Our superior expertise, unrivaled speed and accuracy, and exceptional customer care ensure proper filing of your legal documents. If you have never had to deal with court paperwork before, it can be a confusing nightmare. Indeed, the process is complex and even confuses lawyers sometimes. As a result, many individuals can hire legal document services to handle the extra burden of filing papers with the court.

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PPS LEGAL DOCUMENT BLOG

02 Apr, 2020
What if I need a restraining order? The Vista and San Diego Courthouses family divisions are currently open for emergency hearings only; that is, if you need a restraining order against an abuser. Custody and visitation orders may also be obtained through the restraining order. I believe my issue is an emergency, but the Court won’t hear it! While we understand that your issue feels like an emergency to you; unfortunately, the San Diego Court has stated that only Domestic Violence issues will be heard. If it is not a Domestic Violence issue, it may take months for the courts to hear your family matter. Given the circumstances and from a divorce mediator’s standpoint, one of the most effective ways of resolving your non-emergency issues immediately, would be by conducting mediation. We can help you both address those issues and even draft a temporary agreement that could be made effective immediately and could be filed with the Court at a later time. FOR YOUR SAFETY, WE CAN SCHEDULE VIRTUAL OR OVER THE PHONE MEDIATION SESSIONS. What if the other parent and I cannot agree on a parenting plan? Mediators are professionals trained to help you reach an agreement as long as both parties are open to mediation. At PPS Legal Document Assistants, we have years of mediation experience. We can certainly help you explore the possibilities of a mutual agreement that best suits your needs and is in the best interest of the children. Once you reach an agreement, it can be made effective immediately and you don’t have to wait months to go to Court. What if I can no longer afford to pay support? If your ability and opportunity to earn has been affected by the COVID-19, without a doubt, it will have an impact on the amount of support you pay or receive. If this is your case, we can run a calculation for support to come up with the new child and spousal support amount. Once both parties are on the same page, we can draft a Stipulation and Order for the new support amount and we can make it effective immediately; this way you don’t have to wait months to see a judge to change your existing court orders.
01 Apr, 2020
If you need an immediate change of parenting or visitation plan, mediation may be the best option for you. Mediation is significantly faster and less expensive than going to court. Mediation participants create their own solutions. As a result, studies show that they are more likely to abide by those agreements, thus avoiding the cost and stress of ongoing legal battles. Call us to schedule an appointment with us so that we can help you change the existing orders to reflect the current circumstances. For your safety, we virtual and over the phone consultations are available. Our office is located directly across from the Courthouse. In Court, both parents begin with equal rights to custody; judges do not give a preference to either parent based upon the parent’s sex. In determining a child’s best interests, California law specifies two guiding policies: First, the health, safety, and welfare of children must be a court’s primary concern, and second, children benefit from frequent and continuing contact with both parents. Therefore, if both parents are caring and loving parents and can offer a safe and appropriate environment to the children, there shouldn’t be a reason why the children would not be spending equal time with both parents.
By Mélissa Godin 20 Mar, 2020
My husband won’t let me leave the house,” a victim of domestic violence, tells a representative for the National Domestic Violence Hotline over the phone. “He’s had flu-like symptoms and blames keeping me here on not wanting to infect others or bringing something like COVID-19 home. But I feel like it’s just an attempt to isolate me.“ Her abuser has threatened to throw her out onto the street if she starts coughing, saying she “could die alone in a hospital room.” She fears that if she leaves the house, her husband will lock her out. For women who are experiencing domestic violence, mandatory lockdowns to curb the spread of COVID-19 (the disease caused by the new coronavirus) have trapped them in their homes with their abusers, isolated from the people and the resources that could help them. In the United States, where 5,218 people have been infected with the coronavirus, the National Domestic Violence Hotline reports that a growing number of callers say that their abusers are using COVID-19 as a means of further isolating them from their friends and family. “Perpetrators are threatening to throw their victims out on the street so they get sick,” Katie Ray-Jones, the CEO of the National Domestic Violence Hotline tells TIME. “We’ve heard of some withholding financial resources or medical assistance.” From Europe to Asia, millions of people have been placed under lockdown, as the coronavirus infects more than 183,000 people . But Anita Bhatia, the Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Women tells TIME that “the very technique we are using to protect people from the virus can perversely impact victims of domestic violence.” She added that “while we absolutely support the need to follow these measures of social distancing and isolation, we also recognize that it provides an opportunity for abusers to unleash more violence.” One out of three women in the world experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, according to the World Health Organization , making it “the most widespread but among the least reported human rights abuses.” But during times of crisis—such as natural disasters, wars, and epidemics—the risk of gender-based-violence escalates . In China, the number of domestic violence cases reported to the local police tripled in February compared to the previous year, according to Axios. Activists say this is a result of enforced lockdown. “We know that domestic violence is rooted in power and control,” says Ray-Jones. “Right now, we are all feeling a lack of control over our lives and an individual who cannot manage that will take it out on their victim.” She says that while the number of abuse cases may not rise during the coronavirus crisis, people who were already in an abusive situation will likely find themselves facing more extreme violence, and can no longer escape by going to work or seeing friends. The current crisis also makes it more difficult for victims to seek help. As medical facilities around the world scramble to respond to the coronavirus , health systems are becoming overloaded, making it more difficult for victims to get access to medical care or therapists. “In the best of circumstances, women already have a hard time being heard,” Bhatia says. For many women, even the fear of contracting the coronavirus is stopping them from seeking out medical care after experiencing physical abuse. “I spoke to a female caller in California that is self-quarantining for protection from COVID-19 due to having asthma,” an advocate at the National Domestic Violence Hotline wrote in the organization’s log book. “Her partner strangled her tonight. While talking to her, it sounded like she has some really serious injuries. She is scared to go to the ER due to fear around catching COVID-19.” Many victims also feel that they can no longer seek refuge at their parents’ home, for fear that they could expose their elderly parents to the virus. For some, travel restrictions may limit their ability to stay with loved ones. Women’s shelters may also be overcrowded during this time or may close their doors if the risk of infection is deemed too high. The coronavirus crisis, which is expected to push the world economy into a recession , may also ultimately make it more difficult for victims to leave abusive relationships. Ray-Jones says leaving an abusive partner often involves secretly saving money, which will be more difficult if victims begin to lose their jobs. Many social services for victims of domestic violence will also suffer budget cuts under a recession. “We are expecting our philanthropic efforts to be really impacted,” Ray-Jones says. “It’ll be hard to fundraise.” Domestic violence advocates say that victims who are not yet in quarantine status should seek help now. Meanwhile, domestic violence organizations like the National Domestic Violence Hotline are developing new strategies to support victims under lockdown. Ray-Jones says digital contact with victims will be very important during this time but that it will be difficult for victims to call while at home with their abusers. The hotline does offers services via online chat or texting, making it easier for victims to seek out help while at home. Bhatia from United Nations Women has also called for governments to provide packages for paid sick leave and unpaid care work, in order to allow women facing domestic violence to maintain financial independence from their abusers. She added that in order for this public health response to be gender-sensitive, women will have to have decision-making power. Even with women at the table though, legally mandated lockdowns and quarantines present unprecedented challenges that domestic violence advocates have never faced. As Ray-Jones says “we are in uncharted territories in terms of what survivors are going to experience.” If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline via text or call at 1-800-799-7233. Source: https://time.com/5803887/coronavirus-domestic-violence-victims/
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