Macfarlane Robert J Attorney-Mediator

Specialties

Over 30 years ago I developed a process I call «Suspended Divorce», which allows people time to work on their marriage, while being protected by mediated court orders that resolve their legal issues, such as support, division of property and parenting arrangements.

Suspended Divorce is currently utilized by about half the people that I mediate. It provides couples with a way to continue their tax and health insurance benefits while working on their relationship, if desired, and has even been instrumental in saving marriages.

History

Established in 1976.

My practice has been dedicated exclusively to divorce mediation since 1994. I have conducted over 2500 mediations dealing with divorce and related family issues. Between 1976 to 1994 my practice included family law and civil litigation as well as mediation.

The goal of my practice is to utilize mediation and the Suspended Divorce process to dramatically reduce the financial ramifications and the often traumatizing effects of divorce on spouses and their children.

Meet the Business Owner

Robert M.

Business Owner

I have conducted over 175 workshops on divorce mediation at Mira Costa College and 3 at Cuesta College. I am also currently working on a mediation training program for attorneys and law students for the University of San Luis Obispo School of Law.

The goal of my practice is to utilize mediation and the Suspended Divorce process to dramatically reduce the financial ramifications and the often traumatizing effects of divorce on spouses and their children.