You deserve to be treated fairly.
Hawaii domestic dispute mediation
and custody investigation.
Kay Lorraine Bate (808) 778-8143
Mediation & Best Interest Fact Finder
Why Hire a Mediator?
Why Hire a Mediator?
Why Hire a Mediator?
* Mediation saves money.
* It saves time.
* It’s less stressful. Much less stressful.
I help couples work out their differences.
Do you need a lawyer to participate in mediation?
Absolutely not.
Why Hire a BIFF?
Why Hire a Mediator?
Why Hire a Mediator?
* A BIFF (Best Interest Fact Finder) is usually less expensive.
* The process is more flexible.
* You retain some control over the court report.
I will always be fair and impartial.
Do you need a lawyer to hire a BIFF?
Absolutely not.
Attorney vs. No Attorney
If you have an attorney, your attorney will want to assist you in choosing an appropriate mediator and/or custody investigator. Listen to your lawyer. He/she will have experience and will have someone with whom they feel comfortable.
On the other hand,
if you have no attorney, you will want to choose an appropriate mediator and/or custody investigator with whom you feel comfortable. I will be happy to meet with you either via phone, Zoom or face-to-face, at no charge to assist compatibility. Compatibility is a two--way street. I will want to be comfortable with you as well.
I will always be fair and impartial.
But remember: Attorney or no attorney, although I have a Juris Doctorate in Law, I cannot give you legal advice. Even if you beg. It’s the law.
Why Hire a Mediator?
You Know You're Right!
In your heart, you KNOW that you’re 100% right. So why not just go to court and let the judge rule 100% in your favor?
Your Odds in Court
First of all – When you go to court, you take your chances. Don’t count on the judge ruling in your favor. Judges are people, too. They may not see it your way (even though you are 100% right). The judge may only give you 50% of what you want. In fact, the judge may only give you 10% of what you want. Do you like those odds?
Controlling the Outcome
When you go to court, you have no control over the outcome (see paragraph above). When you attend mediation, you have complete control over the outcome. You either come to a mutual agreement, or you walk away. No one can force you into a position you don’t agree to. You have self-determination.
Money, Money, Money....
If you have a lawyer, court is expensive! If you don’t have a lawyer, the judge is almost certain to order you to mediation before making a ruling (particularly in Family Court). Even if you do have a lawyer, the judge may order you to mandatory mediation before making a final ruling. One way or another, you are probably going to end up in mediation at some point, anyway.
Remember!
•Mediation saves money.
•It saves time.
•It’s less stressful. Much less stressful.
Contact Us - We'd love to hear from you!
Note:
Suppose you don’t have a lawyer? Can you still hire a mediator? Absolutely. Just remember that although I have a Juris Doctorate in Law, I cannot give you legal advice. Even if you beg. It’s the law.
