Under the best circumstances, separation is difficult on everyone involved. It becomes harder when children are involved. Many co-parents struggle to develop a custody plan that meets the needs of both parents while also serving the needs of the child.
The most durable co-parenting relationships outline clear boundaries and limits while remaining flexible enough to allow for the changing needs of parents and their children. Children grow, schedules shift, and effective plans adapt with them.
“A good parenting plan is not the one that looks tidiest on paper. It is the one that still works in year three.”
How mediation is approached
Dr. Kanaventi is committed to working with each family to actively engage both parents in the development process, while focusing on the unique needs of the family and the child. Her work accounts for complexity rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all plan.
What a mediation plan can address
- Parent work schedules
- Holiday & vacation schedules
- Educational needs
- Extracurricular activities
- Travel & relocation
- Medical decision-making
- Transportation & exchanges
- Communication expectations
Scheduling, format & confidentiality
How are sessions scheduled?
Sessions are typically scheduled after an initial intake call. Most families meet weekly or every other week in blocks, depending on complexity and availability.
In-person or virtual?
Both formats are available. Some families prefer an in-person setting at the Encino office; others use a secure virtual option. The format can shift over the course of the work.
How does confidentiality work in court-involved mediation?
Mediation confidentiality follows California law and the specifics of any governing court order. The limits of confidentiality are clarified in writing before the work begins so that everyone is working from the same understanding.