Families First Mediation, P.C. - San Jose, California

Lance Handorf

If you feel you and your spouse agree that you both want to steer clear of a traditional divorce whereby you each lawyer up and battle things out in court with an old school winner and loser approach then I recommend Dina and her team to help you execute a mediated divorce. Dina explained what a mediated divorce is, and compared and contrasted it with other divorce options. Divorce is complicated and can be very expensive and time consuming. From the get-go Dina set clear expectations. She provided a flow-chart showing what the entire process entails as well as providing an estimate on cost, which of course depends on how well you and your spouse can work through all your action items and tasks in timely manner. I am pleased that the entire process was as quick as possible under the law and that the cost was right in the pocket with the initial expectations that were set. FFM made the process manageable and I am sure a traditional divorce would have been much more painful and costly.

afik shibam

Not recommended at all, we had a zoom meetings that was scheduled a Week before no one showed up to the meeting.
Not responding and definitely do not appreciate your time.
Bad business ethics.

Sharon Meheula

I highly recommend Families First Mediation if you and your spouse are thinking about going separate ways. Dina and team are friendly, easy to work with, thorough, and responsive. They made a difficult transition seamless, which is not easy to do given the reason people go to see them in the first place. Dina always made sure to be fair to both of us in a gentle, yet poignant way. I wouldn't hesitate to use her services again should the need arise, and would highly recommend her to anyone!

Annie Nam

The transition out of marriage has been difficult and emotional. Dina has shown excellent professionalism throughout the process. She has a warm sensitivity that allows both parties to see what is most beneficial for the family unit. I thank her for all her hard work and her quick email responses during this challenging time. Dina comes with quality legal experience and advocates for BOTH sides. Most of all, I am thankful that she has helped our family as a whole work through this. My children and my ex-husband can now move forward and rebuild our lives. Thank you Dina.

David M

Dina is very knowledgeable both in terms of the divorce laws and accounting. She is a great listener and amazing in finding a solution that works for both parties. She has a very creative mind to resolve conflicts be it about child custody, scheduling or asset division. Dina and Deborah have everything very organized, structured and efficient. Last but not least, she has a very soft heart always encouraging and referring clients for marriage counselling first before going through the process.

PS. I don't think Dina needs these reviews. Try to make an appointment with her and she is usually booked up for the next two months! This speaks for itself how popular she is.

Landon Jacobs

Dina and Families First Mediation were recommended to me by a friend after she went through her divorce. The service we received from Dina and her staff was extremely professional and helped guide us through a very difficult time. Dina was knowledgable both of the legalities of the divorce process and how they affect both parties, including the children involved. Deciding to go through the mediation process with Dina allowed to avoid the courtroom and saved us money.

J V

The entire process working with Dina was very organized. She has a system in place that keeps everything clear and within a reasonable timeframe. In addition to a high level of professionalism, they’re compassionate and understanding. Dina and Deborah were great throughout the entire process. Anytime we had a question, Dina or Deborah would respond promptly and include both of us on the email thread. Dina and Deborah were both really good about keeping the process fair and free from any bias as well. I would recommend Families First Mediation for anyone going through a divorce. Thanks again ladies

parv d

My experience with the Families First was nothing short of exceptional. From our initial consultation to the final stage. The entire process was not only organized but legal issues were easily explained.
What really stood out was accessibility and support provided which made a difference in reducing any anxiety I had about the process. I never felt lost, thanks to their unwavering support.

Samira explained the legal concept and Deborah and the team provided me with materials and resources that reinforced the explanations, making me feel well-informed and confident in my decisions.

In short, they made a potentially daunting process feel manageable.