Matthew J Long Divorce Mediator

My wife and I recently went through a mediation process for our divorce using Matthew's services. Working with him was no doubt one of the best decisions we made, he was professional, patient, caring, attentive and extremely informative. He responded to all inquiries and requests promptly and was able to help us achieve our desired results in less than 6 weeks. Working with Matthew and going the route of mediation saved us both so much money that otherwise would have been wasted on attorneys and long drawn out court battles. For anybody unlucky enough to be going through a divorce and entertaining the idea of meditation, I would highly recommend using Matthew's services. Nobody ever wants to go through a divorce, but making it through the process in the least painful, cheapest and quickest way possible should be the top priority.

To any couple seeking the services of a divorce mediator, I highly recommend working with Matthew Long. He started by walking us through the entire process to educate us on the various steps and milestones, in a spirit of deep compassion and empathy.

In a matter of just a few sessions, Matthew skillfully guided us to a mutually agreeable position, which was previously unattainable in working with other attorneys and mediators. He provided the much-needed direction in completing all of the required disclosures and court forms and followed through as promised with the delivery of all of the completed paperwork in a timely manner.

I truly appreciate Matthew's expertise in being able to navigate a typically difficult process using finely honed listening skills, professionalism, kindness, and grace. He helped us to achieve the previously impossible, and for that, I am and will remain extremely grateful.

I wholeheartedly recommend Matthew Long when choosing a divorce lawyer or mediator. In a very stressful time, Matthew provides a solid path with options and can explain all the nuances. He is smart, fair, and instills confidence in the whole process.

I want to start off by saying I have been divorced three times, so I have a lot of experience with Divorce Attorneys. In my last divorce, we interviewed two different Divorce Mediators on the Central Coast, neither of them helped us really understand what to expect about the process. We ended up hiring one and had three sessions with her. She provided very little education and direction, she was inconsistent with her guidance, and the whole thing fell apart. I ended up hiring a divorce attorney and proceeded with litigation. That process became an expensive nightmare. It cost $5000 to retain him. He would take days, even weeks, to respond to my emails or phone calls. I spoke to his secretary more often them him because she would call periodically to take my credit card information, as they never wanted my retainer to go below $2500 and he wouldn't return a call unless there was money in my account. Before long I had spent over $15,000 on this attorney and my divorce was going nowhere. Out of total frustration, I fired my attorney and hired Matthew Long. At that point, it was too late for mediation, but what Matthew brought to the table was a level headedness and a desire to educate me. He helped me shift from making decisions from an emotional, reactive place to a more realistic, calm place. He helped me look forward instead of backwards. He was very professional, genuine, fair and kind. Neither party wins in a divorce, and the system is set up to make it a miserable experience. It doesn't have to be. I highly recommend Matthew Long. He is now only offering Divorce Mediation and no longer doing litigation because he is committed to a peaceful divorce process, and I applaud him for that.

When I think of a good mediator, I think of someone with a calm demeanor, an unflappable morality and a desire to achieve the best outcome for BOTH parties. This is Matthew Long, in a nutshell. You will not find a more thoughtful, qualified or compassionate divorce attorney anywhere. I'm convinced his skills are dedicated to divorce merely because it's the most difficult mediation imaginable.

If you desire a just and fair outcome for your divorce or tough legal issue, look no further.