AuguryLocal Mediators Give Divorce Help a Friendlier Face With a New Website
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A cleaner website, quicker help for people facing divorce
California Divorce Mediation Center has launched a redesigned website meant to make it easier for people going through separation to find help, book appointments and use resources. The new site focuses on simple navigation, clear explanations of mediation services and faster ways to schedule sessions, whether in person or online. The change is aimed at people who want a calmer, cheaper alternative to a courtroom fight — and who need plain information without legal jargon.
Why the center updated its online presence
The California Divorce Mediation Center operates in Orange County and serves clients across Southern California. For years the organization offered mediation, parenting-plan help and neutral legal guidance to couples who want to end their marriage with fewer fights and less cost than litigation. Staff say the old website was clunky, hard to navigate on phones and didn’t reflect how many clients now prefer virtual meetings.
The redesign grew out of a simple problem: people were struggling to find basic details—how mediation works, what to expect in a session, and how to set a time with a mediator. The center wanted a site that matched its mission of making separation less stressful. The team behind the relaunch said they focused on accessibility for non-English speakers, clearer presentation of fees and services, and an easier intake process so clients can get matched with the right mediator quickly.
What changed: clearer navigation, smarter booking and practical resources
The new site brings a few concrete upgrades aimed at everyday users. First, navigation has been reorganized so a visitor can reach service descriptions, pricing and booking in a couple of clicks. That helps people who are calling from work, caring for kids, or trying to sort things out on a phone.
Second, the booking system now walks clients through the intake steps and lets them choose between in-person and virtual sessions. The calendar is more visual and the intake form asks plain-language questions so mediators can prepare before the first meeting. That reduces time wasted on back-and-forth email and phone calls.
Third, the resource section includes basic templates and simple guides: what to bring to a mediation, an overview of common custody arrangements, and checklists for dividing accounts and property. Documents are written for a general audience rather than legal professionals, and some materials are available in Spanish and other languages the center serves.
Finally, the redesign pays attention to accessibility: larger text, cleaner contrast, and clearer labels for screen readers. The center says it tested the site with actual clients and local advocacy groups to make sure the experience works for people with different abilities and technology comfort levels.
Who stands to gain from the redesign
For people already leaning toward mediation, the new site reduces friction. It shortens the time between deciding to seek help and meeting a mediator, which matters when emotions run high and practical deadlines, like school schedules and finances, need quick attention. For lower-income families, clearer pricing and an improved intake flow make it easier to assess affordability without lengthy phone calls.
Community groups and family courts that refer clients will also find it simpler to point people to a single place with consistent information. That could reduce missed appointments and confusion about what mediation does — a small but practical improvement in how local services coordinate.
A leader’s view and what to do next
“We wanted the website to reflect how we work: calmly, clearly and with respect for each family’s needs,” said Maria Lopez, Founder and Lead Mediator at the center. “People in the middle of separation don’t need extra hurdles. This site helps them get to meaningful conversations faster.”
Visitors are encouraged to explore the new site to read service descriptions, download free guides, and book an initial session. The site’s contact page lists up-to-date phone hours, email contacts and the steps for setting appointments, including options for virtual mediation.
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