Santa Cruz, California 45+ years mediating

Chip Rose

Senior Mediator & Family Law Specialist

Senior Mediator · Certified Specialist in Family Law (State Bar of California)

Chip Rose founded The Mediation Center in Santa Cruz in 1980 and is certified as a Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Chip offers mediation and collaborative legal services throughout Northern California. The Mediation Center has pioneered client-centered dispute resolution services in Santa Cruz County for more than 3 decades. Chip’s primary emphasis is on offering top flight divorce and family mediation services for marriage and domestic partnerships. Chip also provides facilitative services for pre-marital and domestic partnership agreements, family business and business succession, business partnership formation and disagreements, and negotiation and mediation consultation for pro se litigants.

Measured outcomes

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45
Years practicing
45
Years mediating
Focus areas

Personalized programs built around your goals.

Virtual & in-person Same-week starts
Family Law MediationDivorce & SeparationChild Custody & VisitationPre-Nuptial AgreementsCommercial ContractsPartnership DissolutionReal Estate TransactionsInheritance Disputes
How we collaborate

Client-centered, Facilitative

Divorce and family mediation services for marriage and domestic partnerships.

Transparent plans

No surprises—choose the format that fits your needs.

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Minimum fee

$100

Format Duration Amount Notes
IN_PERSON FLAT_FEE $100 Initial Consultation
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Phone: (831) 429-9721

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Related programs
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Child Custody & Visitation
  • Pre-Nuptial Agreements