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Respect, and a Plan

Mediation that centers families, unites communities, finds common ground, and protects your future.

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18+ Years Guiding Families & Communities

JD, LLM in Dispute Resolution- Pepperdine

Father-Inclusive Practice: Fair Outcomes for Both Parents

Virtual Where Permitted

What We Do

Mediation takes big, stressful problems and breaks them into manageable steps so no one feels lost. Whether the conflict involves family matters, IEP or school issues, or a neighborhood or community disagreement, we guide everyone through each decision in a clear, steady way. Our goal is not only to reach an agreement, but to preserve the relationship whenever that is possible.

We provide practical tools and worksheets to keep everything organized, along with plain-language explanations of the legal, educational, or procedural rules that apply. When children are involved, whether through parenting plans or special education, we help families build solutions that are detailed, realistic, and centered on what is best for them.

We make sure you have the information you need to make thoughtful choices. We also explain how the systems work, whether it is a court, a school, an agency, or a community process, so nothing feels confusing or intimidating.

Mediation creates a calmer, more respectful path forward. It lowers the cost, eases the emotional strain, and makes space for understanding. The aim is to help everyone leave with clarity, dignity, and agreements they can live with, and to protect the relationships that matter most.

We provides comprehensive family mediation that addresses every stage of family life with clarity and respect. We guide couples through divorce, custody, child support, property division, spousal maintenance, and prenuptial or postnuptial agreements.

We also help families create or refine parenting plans, parenting-time schedules, holiday and travel arrangements, relocation decisions, communication expectations, and co-parenting frameworks.

Our mediators support blended families, extended-family involvement, disputes over schooling or medical decisions, extracurricular conflicts, and post-divorce modifications.

We also assist with elder-care planning and multigenerational household agreements. The goal is always the same: reduce conflict, protect children, preserve dignity, and help families reach

practical, lasting solutions without court.

Father’s Rights mediation ensures that fathers receive a fair and equal voice in decisions affecting their children, offering a structured, impartial process for resolving custody, parenting time, child support, and major decision-making disputes without bias.

The goal is to protect the father–child relationship by establishing clear, balanced parenting plans, promoting shared responsibility, and ensuring both parents are treated equally under the law. f

This approach keeps fathers actively involved while reducing conflict, avoiding costly litigation, and creating stable, long-term solutions focused on the child’s well-being. Fathers who need continued support may be referred to Humanity Assemble’s Omni Dad project, and sliding-scale fees are available on a limited basis.

Education and IEP mediation helps families and schools resolve disagreements about a student’s learning needs in a calm, structured, and child-focused setting.

This process provides a neutral space where both sides can openly discuss concerns about evaluations, eligibility, accommodations, services, placement, behavior plans, discipline issues, or how an IEP is being implemented.

The mediator keeps the conversation balanced, clarifies misunderstandings, and guides everyone toward clear, practical solutions that support the student’s success.

Instead of escalating into formal complaints or due-process hearings, mediation allows parents and schools to collaborate, rebuild trust, and create an agreement that can be put into action immediately.

Civil and community mediation provides a professional, structured process for resolving disputes between neighbors, community members, business partners, church members, and organizations without the tension, cost, or escalation of formal litigation.

These mediations address issues such as property or boundary disputes, roommate or landlord–tenant conflicts, small-business disagreements, HOA concerns, personal conflicts, and breakdowns in communication.

For faith-based mediation, I offer a values-aligned approach that integrates compassion, accountability, reconciliation, and clear communication, helping families, churches, and community groups resolve conflicts in a way that honors their shared beliefs.

Across all services, I facilitate respectful conversations, translate misunderstandings, and guide participants toward practical, durable solutions. My role is to de-escalate conflict, preserve relationships when possible, and provide a fair, confidential process that gives every party a voice and a clear path forward.

Testimonials

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Samuel

CA, Family Mediation

“Ms. Kelly helped me fight for equal custody of my son. Even though we had to go to court, the judge saw through the attempts to discredit me and recognized my consistency as a father. Her guidance during mediation and preparation gave me the confidence to stand on the truth. My wages were wrongly garnished, and now I’m pursuing reimbursement with the modification showing she actually owes me. I’m grateful for her support during a really tough process.”

5/5

Steve

AZ, Community Mediation

“Christy’s guidance was invaluable. Her insight and encouragement helped me prepare for the community meeting, and her thoughtful suggestions gave me the confidence to communicate my points clearly. Her advice didn’t just help me personally — it inspired members of our community to come together and collaborate more effectively. I’m truly grateful for her support.”

5 / 5

Miguel

CA, Fathers Rights

5 / 5

Family Mediation

Divorce & Legal Separation • Complete divorce mediation • Legal separation agreements • Transition planning for spouses • Spousal maintenance (alimony) frameworks • Property and debt division • Retirement and investment division • Mortgage, homeownership, and refinance planning ⸻ Custody & Parenting • Parenting time and custody agreements • Decision-making authority structures • Parenting plans for all ages (infants through teenagers) • Holiday, school-break, and vacation schedules • High-conflict parenting solutions • Long-term co-parenting communication agreements ⸻ Child Support • Child support frameworks based on Arizona guidelines • Review and adjustment of support based on income changes • Add-on expenses (medical, dental, childcare, extracurricular activities) • Financial disclosure facilitation • Compliance and modification pathways ⸻ Antenupital / Prenuptial Agreements • Drafting and mediating antenuptial (prenuptial) agreements • Financial disclosures and expectation-setting • Asset protection and inheritance planning • Postnuptial agreement mediation ⸻ Property, Assets, and Finances • Marital and separate property classification • Asset and liability inventories • Property/asset division checklists • Vehicles, personal property, household items • Retirement accounts, pensions, stock options • Business-ownership and partnership considerations ⸻ Documentation & Court-Ready Materials • Issue-by-issue negotiation sessions • Drafting of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) • Mediation summaries you can take to counsel or court • Guidance on court filing processes • Assistance with converting agreements into enforceable orders ⸻ Additional Family-Related Mediation Areas • Faith-based mediation • Grandparent, stepparent, or extended-family disputes • Elder and intergenerational mediation • Post-divorce modifications • Communication and conflict-resolution coaching • Referrals to Humanity Assemble’s OmniDad program for ongoing support

Fathers’ Rights Focused Support

Father-Inclusive Approach • Mediation begins with the understanding that children benefit from strong relationships with both parents. • Fathers are treated as equal stakeholders in parenting, decision-making, and daily involvement. • Neutral, evidence-based guidance to avoid bias or assumptions about parental roles. ⸻ Equal Access and Parenting Time Stability • Practical strategies to secure consistent, meaningful parenting time. • Emphasis on routines, predictability, and shared responsibility. • Support in building parenting plans that preserve a father’s daily presence, not just weekends or alternating holidays. • Tailored solutions for work schedules, overnights, transportation, and school logistics. ⸻ Co-Parent Communication Guardrails • Clear structure for communication to prevent conflict and escalation. • Tools for respectful, limited, purpose-based exchanges. • Guidance on decision-making authority, boundaries, and expectations. • Problem-solving frameworks for issues involving school, health care, activities, and discipline. ⸻ Child Support, Modifications, and Fair Financial Structures • Child support frameworks grounded in accurate financial disclosures. • Review of add-on expenses and shared-cost options. • Mediation for modifications when circumstances change. • Ensuring fathers understand obligations, rights, and options without fear of overreach. ⸻ Documentation and Court-Ready Agreements • Detailed parenting plans written with clarity and enforceability. • Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) accepted by counsel or court. • Guidance on filing procedures, required forms, and next steps. ⸻ Additional Support Through OmniDad • Access to community resources, peer support, and educational programs. • Workshops on co-parenting, communication, and father involvement. • Long-term support for dads navigating high-conflict or complex situations.

Our Services

Education IEP/504

Student-Centered Planning and Agreements • Focus on what the student truly needs to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. • Clarify educational goals, service levels, accommodations, and measurable outcomes. • Align parents, teachers, and administrators around a clear and realistic plan. ⸻ IEP and 504 Meeting Preparation and Moderation • Thorough preparation sessions so families understand their rights and available options. • Review of evaluations, progress data, assessments, and school proposals. • Moderation of IEP or 504 meetings to ensure all voices are heard, timelines are followed, and legal standards are met. • Structured agendas that keep meetings focused and productive. ⸻ Reducing Adversarial Escalation with Schools and Districts • Neutral facilitation that prevents unnecessary conflict. • Clear communication channels to minimize misunderstandings. • Collaborative problem-solving to address disputes before they reach due process or litigation. • Guidance on resolving disagreements through mediation rather than adversarial routes. ⸻ Documentation, Roadmaps, and Follow-Up • Summary of discussions, agreements, and next steps. • Support in drafting or revising IEP or 504 components. • Timelines and accountability checkpoints for implementing services and accommodations. ⸻ Specialized Experience • Skilled in high-conflict cases, complex disabilities, and multi-agency coordination. • Experience with autism, ADHD, SLD, behavior plans, health plans, and twice-exceptional students. • Understanding of federal and specific education law and school compliance requirements.

Community, Civil & Faith

Community and Neighbor Disputes • Mediation for neighbor disagreements, property-line issues, noise or nuisance concerns, and communication breakdowns. • HOA-related conflicts including rule enforcement, fines, communication problems, and board–resident disputes. • Solutions focused on restoring peace, clarity, and mutual respect within the community. ⸻ Civil, Small-Business, and Vendor Conflicts • Mediation for small-business disagreements, partnership issues, vendor or contractor disputes, and payment or performance conflicts. • Structured negotiation to identify underlying interests and craft practical, fair resolutions. • Emphasis on preventing litigation and maintaining business relationships where possible. ⸻ Workplace and Organizational Teams • Facilitation for workplace conflicts involving teams, departments, leadership, or employee relations. • Improvement of communication, role clarity, collaboration, and morale. • Guided problem-solving that allows organizations to move forward productively. ⸻ Faith-Based and Church Disputes • Mediation within churches, ministries, and faith communities. • Support for leadership disagreements, congregational conflicts, volunteer dynamics, and governance concerns. • Respectful, values-informed dialogue that promotes healing, accountability, and unity. ⸻ Preserving Relationships and Reducing Legal Spend • Designed to resolve disputes early, saving families, neighbors, businesses, and congregations from unnecessary legal fees. • Neutral facilitation that protects dignity and relationships while reducing emotional and financial strain. • Clear agreements, next steps, and written summaries for all parties.

How Mediation Works

15-Minute Consultation: What You Can Expect

This brief phone or Zoom meeting allows Mrs. Kelly to assess your situation and determine the appropriate path forward.

During the consultation:

• You provide a short overview of the issue.

• Mrs. Kelly asks focused questions to understand your goals.

• She identifies the applicable mediation service and outlines the process.

• You receive clear information on fees and next steps.

Intake & Required Documentation

Before mediation begins, Mrs. Kelly completes a formal intake, reviews any potential conflicts of interest, and gathers the information needed to prepare your case.

Once your consultation is complete, you will receive an email outlining the specific documents required for your matter. This may include court orders, parenting plans, financial information, school records, or other relevant materials.

Next Steps

1. Intake Form – You will receive a secure link to complete your intake.

2. Conflict Check – All parties’ legal names must be provided to ensure neutrality.

3. Document Request Email – You will be sent a customized list of required documents based on your case type.

4. Mediation Agreement & Fees – You will receive the contract and fee schedule electronically before scheduling your first session.

This process ensures every mediation begins with clarity, organization, and proper preparation.

What Is a Mediation Session?

A mediation session with Mrs. Kelly is a structured, confidential meeting where both parties work toward resolution in a guided, respectful environment. Each session is customized to the specific issues, personalities, and goals involved—there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

Confidential

Everything discussed in mediation remains private. Sessions are legally protected to encourage open conversation, honest problem-solving, and forward-focused solutions.

Structured

Mrs. Kelly leads the process, keeps the discussion focused, and ensures each party has the opportunity to be heard. Sessions typically include issue-identification, clarifying questions, exploring options, and drafting or refining agreements.

Customized to Your Case

Every family, dispute, or situation is different. Session structure, pacing, and strategy are tailored to your needs—whether the matter involves parenting time, communication breakdowns, property division, child support, IEP disagreements, or community conflict.

Solution-Focused

The goal of each session is measurable progress, whether that means resolving one issue, clarifying options, or drafting the framework of an agreement.

What Is a Draft Agreement?

A draft agreement is the written summary of the decisions made during mediation. After your session, Mrs. Kelly prepares a clear, organized document that reflects the points you agreed on, the options discussed, and any next steps.

Purpose

The draft allows both parties to review the terms in writing before anything becomes final. It is designed to ensure accuracy, reduce misunderstandings, and give each side the opportunity to confirm that the agreement truly reflects their intentions.

What It Includes

Depending on your case, a draft agreement may cover:

• Parenting time and decision-making

• Child support or financial arrangements

• Property or asset division

• Communication expectations

• Education/IEP agreements

• Any other terms negotiated in session

Your Role

You will review the draft carefully and provide feedback or corrections. Mrs. Kelly will make revisions as needed until the document accurately captures the mediated terms.

Next Steps

Once both parties confirm the draft, it can be:

• Converted into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

• Provided to attorneys for legal review

• Submitted to the court (if required)

• Kept as a private agreement between the parties

The goal is clarity, accuracy, and a written framework that supports lasting resolution.

Next Steps

Once both parties approve the draft agreement, you have two options:

1. File With the Court

If your matter requires a legal order—such as divorce, custody, parenting time, or child support—the finalized agreement can be submitted to the court for review and entry.

2. Integrate Into Your Family Routine

For families seeking practical structure without litigation, your agreement can simply guide daily routines, communication, and decision-making. Many clients use their agreements as a blueprint for stability and cooperation.

Ongoing Support

Mediation is not a one-time event. As your family’s needs change—whether months or years later—you may return to Mrs. Kelly to revise, update, or clarify any part of your agreement. Ongoing mediation ensures your arrangements stay workable, healthy, and aligned with your family’s growth.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Working with attorneys during mediation is optional. Many clients choose mediation precisely because it allows them to resolve their issues privately and efficiently without full litigation.

Mediation Can Stand Alone

You are not required to have an attorney to participate in mediation with Mrs. Kelly. Many families reach complete, durable agreements through mediation alone. The process is structured, guided, and solution-focused, making it accessible even without legal representation.

Mediation Can Also Complement Counsel

If you prefer to have your attorney review documents, advise you privately, or participate in the process, mediation can work alongside legal counsel. Some clients consult their attorney only at key points, such as reviewing the draft agreement before finalizing it.

Your Choice

Whether you proceed with or without an attorney depends on your comfort level and the complexity of your case. Mediation is designed to support either approach.

Mediation itself is not automatically legally binding. What gives legal force to your agreement is what you choose to do after the terms are finalized.

When It Becomes Binding

Your mediated agreement becomes legally enforceable only when:

• Both parties sign the final written agreement, and

• It is submitted to the court (if required for your type of case) and approved.

For family matters such as custody, parenting time, child support, or divorce, filing with the court is what creates a binding court order.

When It Does Not Need to Be Filed

For families or parties who simply want clear structure—without litigation—your mediated agreement can remain a private, non-court document that guides your routines and decision-making.

Your Choice

You decide whether to:

• File it with the court for enforceability, or

• Use it privately as a cooperative family plan.

Mediation gives you flexibility without sacrificing clarity.

Yes—mediation with Mrs. Kelly is fully available virtually.

Most clients meet through Zoom, with all documents completed through secure electronic signing. This allows for privacy, convenience, and scheduling flexibility.

Virtual Mediation (Available Anywhere)

• Conducted via Zoom

• Secure e-signing for all agreements and documents

• Ideal for busy schedules, out-of-state clients, and cases involving high conflict

Local In-Person Options (Arizona Only)

If you are located in Arizona, limited in-person sessions may be available. These are scheduled on a case-by-case basis depending on location and session type.

Faith-Based & Community Mediation

Some faith-based or community-related matters are best handled on site—at a church, community center, or neutral location.

Please inquire to discuss your specific needs.

Mediation is designed to be flexible. You choose the setting that supports clarity, comfort, and productive resolution.

Free 15-Minute Consultation An initial consultation to understand your situation, answer questions, and determine the best mediation path forward. Standard Mediation Sessions $250 per hour Two-hour minimum per session. Includes preparation, structured facilitation, and post-session summaries. Flat-Fee Parenting Plan Package $1,500 total Includes: • Intake and case review • Four hours of mediation • A drafted Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) suitable for counsel or court This package is ideal for parents seeking a complete parenting plan with predictable pricing. Sliding Scale & Nonprofit Partnerships A limited number of sliding-scale spots are offered monthly for qualifying clients.

Partnerships through Humanity Assemble provide additional support and accessibility.

A Proven Mediator With Unmatched Experience

Throughout her career, Christy has handled a wide range of disputes including family, divorce, parent-teen conflict, special education, workplace, civil, housing, and community cases. She has earned a reputation for efficiency, fairness, and exceptional outcomes.

Her work in the Mediation Center of the Pacific’s eviction program stands out as an example of her capacity and professionalism. Over a one-year period, she mediated 149 cases, with 90% resulting in final written agreements, and participant feedback described her work as consistently positive, balanced, and effective. The organization later added her to their ongoing panel of mediators for divorce, workplace, and special education matters based on her outstanding performance and professionalism

Faith-Based Mediation for Families and Churches

Christy also offers faith-based mediation for clients who desire a spiritual foundation in their conflict-resolution process. These sessions may include prayer, forgiveness frameworks, reconciliation principles, and values-based guidance. Her approach is never prescriptive—each mediation is adapted to the client’s personal faith background and comfort level.

A Teacher, Speaker, and Advocate for Strong Families

In addition to her direct mediation work, Christy has taught mediation, negotiation, and legal reasoning at multiple colleges and law schools. She believes people make better decisions when they understand both the process and the consequences of conflict, and her teaching reflects that clarity.

Christy’s Philosophy

Christy’s work is guided by foundational principles:

Conflict should be handled with dignity.
Relationships matter.
Children deserve peace.
Clarity leads to better decisions.

Every person deserves to be heard and understood. She does not believe in winners and losers. She believes in solutions that last. For Christy Love Kelly, mediation is not simply a profession, it is a calling to restore families, elevate communication, and build healthier communities, one conversation at a time.

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About Christy

Mediating Conflicts with Dignity

Christy Love Kelly is a seasoned mediator, arbitrator, and community peacemaker with nearly two decades of experience guiding families, schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods through conflict with clarity and compassion. Her work is grounded in the belief that difficult conversations can be handled with dignity and that most people can resolve disputes without destroying relationships or entering a courtroom.

Christy’s approach is calm, practical, and deeply respectful. She listens carefully, communicates clearly, and helps people move from tension to resolution with a steady, professional presence.

ck@christylovekelly.com

310-782-5777

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We are here to serve families, strengthen fathers, and support communities.

Resolve Conflict
with Clarity,
Respect, and a Plan

Virtual Where Permitted

What We Do

Testimonials

Family Mediation

Fathers’ Rights Focused Support

Our Services

Education IEP/504

Community, Civil & Faith

How Mediation Works

Brief Call (free)

Intake & Documents

Mediation Session(s)

Draft Agreement

Next Steps

Frequently asked questions

Do We Need Lawyers

Is Mediation Legally Binding

Is Virtual Available

What Are Your Fees

About Christy

For more information about Humanity Assemble and our nonprofit work, please contact us directly.

We are here to serve families, strengthen fathers, and support communities.

Resolve Conflict with Clarity, Respect, and a Plan

Virtual Where Permitted

What We Do

Testimonials

Family Mediation

Fathers’ Rights Focused Support

Our Services

Education IEP/504

Community, Civil & Faith

How Mediation Works

Brief Call (free)

Intake & Documents

Mediation Session(s)

Draft Agreement

Next Steps

Frequently asked questions

Do We Need Lawyers

Is Mediation Legally Binding

Is Virtual Available

What Are Your Fees

About Christy

For more information about Humanity Assemble and our nonprofit work, please contact us directly. We are here to serve families, strengthen fathers, and support communities.

Resolve Conflict
with Clarity,
Respect, and a Plan

For more information about Humanity Assemble and our nonprofit work, please contact us directly.

We are here to serve families, strengthen fathers, and support communities.