Balakhane Mediation

Balakhane Mediation Leyla Balakhane is an experienced Los Angeles divorce mediator, specializing in family law and parenting issues.

Leyla Balakhane currently offers mediation services throughout California. Her practice focuses exclusively on family matters, divorce and parenting issues. She empowers her clients to explore options that are tailored toward the individual needs of their family. Rather than having a resolution imposed by a court, her clients can shape their family’s future, explore the best possible outcomes, neg

otiate appropriate compromises and directly participate in the decision making process. She also specializes in helping clients resolve issues concerning:

Parenting Plans and Revisions
Child Support
Spousal Support
Property Division: Family Homes, Businesses, Retirement Plans
Post Divorce Issues
Other Family and Relationship Issues

✨ Only 3 days left until our upcoming Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA) Family Mediation Professional Dev...
05/11/2026

✨ Only 3 days left until our upcoming Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA) Family Mediation Professional Development Group session.

We’re really looking forward to having Natasha Tang-Mendoza join us for an important discussion on:

Retirement Division Pitfalls and QDRO Basics

This is one of those topics that comes up again and again in family mediation cases, and it can become complicated very quickly. Natasha has a very clear and practical way of breaking things down so they actually make sense and can be applied in real cases.

With more than a decade of experience preparing and reviewing thousands of QDROs involving military, federal, public, and private retirement plans, she brings an incredible depth of knowledge and insight to this conversation.

🗓 Wednesday, May 13
⏰ 6:00 PM via Zoom

If you work in family mediation, divorce mediation, or family law, we would love to have you join us.

🌿 Register here:
https://lnkd.in/ghmBwuCY

After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom details.

We look forward to seeing many of you there.

✨ Upcoming Southern California Mediation Association SCMA Family Mediation Professional Development Group ✨We’re really ...
05/01/2026

✨ Upcoming Southern California Mediation Association SCMA Family Mediation Professional Development Group ✨

We’re really looking forward to our next session and excited to share that Natasha Tang-Mendoza will be joining us.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, May 13
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (via Zoom)

Topic:
Retirement Division Pitfalls and QDRO Basics

This is one of those areas that comes up again and again in our mediation cases… and it can get complicated quickly. Natasha has a very clear, practical way of breaking things down so they actually make sense and can be applied in real cases.

She brings over a decade of experience, having prepared and reviewed thousands of QDROs across military, federal, public, and private plans, and has even been qualified as an expert witness in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

What we really appreciate about her approach is her attention to detail and her ability to make complex issues feel manageable.

If you work in family mediation, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

🌿 Register here:
https://lnkd.in/ghmBwuCY

After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom details.

We look forward to seeing many of you there.

We are truly excited to welcome Michelle Katz as our guest speaker for the Family Mediation Professional Development Gr...
04/03/2026

We are truly excited to welcome Michelle Katz as our guest speaker for the Family Mediation Professional Development Group.

🗓 April 8, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM Pacific Time

Topic:
Practical Tools for Divorce Mediation

If you are working in family mediation, this is the kind of session that gives you tools you can actually use right away.

Mickey brings over 30 years of experience in family law, with a practice devoted entirely to divorce and dispute resolution. As a Certified Family Law Specialist and seasoned mediator, she has helped countless clients reach thoughtful, lasting agreements through mediation and collaborative approaches.

She will be sharing practical insights from real cases—tools that help us move conversations forward, especially when things feel stuck.

This is a great opportunity to learn from someone who has truly seen it all in family mediation.

Register here:
https://lnkd.in/gt8ZpZuc

After registering, you’ll receive the Zoom link and details.

Looking forward to seeing many of you there.





Family mediators often face some of the most complex and emotionally charged situations.This 12-Hour Divorce Mediation I...
03/15/2026

Family mediators often face some of the most complex and emotionally charged situations.

This 12-Hour Divorce Mediation Intensive brings together 12 exceptional experts to share practical strategies that mediators can immediately apply in their cases.

Together we will explore:

• Breaking impasse in high-conflict divorce cases
• Navigating child support, retirement, and the marital home
• Effective caucusing strategies in mediation
• Ethical and legal boundaries for mediators

I am truly grateful to collaborate with such an outstanding group of speakers who are generously sharing their knowledge and experience.

Starts next week.

Learn more:
https://lnkd.in/g37UyVk2




Excited to bring together 12 outstanding experts in the field of mediation for our Advanced Family Mediation Intensive (...
03/15/2026

Excited to bring together 12 outstanding experts in the field of mediation for our Advanced Family Mediation Intensive (12 Hours).

This program brings practical insight from leaders in mediation covering topics such as:
• Child Support & Children’s Expenses
• Co-Parenting Communication
• Spousal Support
• Breaking Impasse
• Caucusing Strategies
• Ethics in Mediation
• Persuasion in Negotiation

Participants will earn 6 hours of MCLE credit while learning directly from some of the most respected voices in our field.

We begin next week and would love to have you join us.

Registration:
www.FortyHourMediationTraining.com

Starting Next Week: 12-Hour Divorce Mediation IntensiveWe are bringing together 12 respected leaders in the mediation pr...
03/12/2026

Starting Next Week: 12-Hour Divorce Mediation Intensive

We are bringing together 12 respected leaders in the mediation profession for an intensive training designed to strengthen your skills in handling complex divorce cases.

Participants will:

• Earn 6 Hours of MCLE Credit
• Learn advanced strategies in divorce and family mediation
• Gain practical tools used by experienced mediators
• Engage in focused, real-world learning

If you are looking to deepen your mediation practice, this intensive is a powerful opportunity to learn from leaders in the field.

Register here:
https://lnkd.in/g37UyVk2

Advanced Divorce Mediation Training12 Hour Online Program Starting Next WeekMediators, attorneys, psychologists, paraleg...
03/11/2026

Advanced Divorce Mediation Training
12 Hour Online Program Starting Next Week

Mediators, attorneys, psychologists, paralegals, and professionals interested in Alternative Dispute Resolution are invited to join our upcoming Advanced Divorce Mediation Training.

This 12 hour online program brings together twelve respected professionals who will share practical insight drawn from decades of experience working with families during divorce.

Participants will explore thoughtful approaches for guiding conversations around parenting, finances, communication, and conflict. The focus of the program is on strengthening the mediator’s ability to help parties have productive discussions while remaining mindful of professional boundaries and the role of mediation in the larger legal process.

The program includes conversations about managing complex situations, supporting co parenting dialogue, navigating financial topics that often arise during divorce, and helping parties move forward when discussions feel stuck.

Featured Speakers and Topics

Chip Rose
Child Support and Children’s Expenses

Dr Mona Shenassa Toubian
Co Parenting Communication Skills

Michelle Micky Katz
Legal Statutes and Required Family Law Forms for 2026

Louise Nixon
Retirement Division and QDRO Considerations

Jami Fosgate
Understanding Spousal Support

Phyllis Pollack
Ethical Boundaries in Mediation

Elissa Kisselburg
When and How to Use Caucus

Ken Cloke
Culture and Conflict Transformation

David Hoffman
Helping Parties Move Through Impasse

Myer Sankary
Principles of Persuasion in Mediation

Instruction and facilitation by
Leyla Balakhane and Jennifer Terando
Founders of Mediation Mastery

March 17, 18, 19, and 21
Live on Zoom

Registration
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPY4pL9iOD5tVYpdJeJcnvUshS8MG-z9eIt-WcqsnUJmN7RQ/viewform





12-Hour Advanced Family Mediation IntensiveStarting March 17 | Live on ZoomFamily mediation often requires navigating co...
03/10/2026

12-Hour Advanced Family Mediation Intensive
Starting March 17 | Live on Zoom

Family mediation often requires navigating complex emotions, legal frameworks, financial restructuring, and high-conflict dynamics. This advanced program is designed to give mediators practical tools to manage those challenges with confidence.

Mediation Mastery, founded by Leyla Balakhane and Jennifer Johnston Terando, R.N., Esq., is hosting a 12-Hour Advanced Family Mediation Intensive bringing together ten respected leaders in the mediation field to share real-world insight and strategies drawn from decades of experience helping families resolve conflict.

This online program is designed for mediators, attorneys, and professionals who want to deepen their ability to guide families through difficult decisions involving parenting, finances, communication, and complex divorce issues.

Program topics include:

• Managing high-conflict family mediation
• Effective co-parenting communication strategies
• Spousal support and financial restructuring in divorce
• Retirement division and QDRO considerations
• Ethical boundaries and legal frameworks in mediation
• Strategic use of caucus
• Techniques for breaking impasse and moving parties toward resolution

Participants will also learn from distinguished guest speakers including:

Ken Cloke
David Hoffman
Myer Sankary
Chip Rose
Michelle Katz
Louise Nixon
Jami Fosgate
Phyllis Pollack
Elisa Kisselburg
Dr. Mona Shenassa Toubian, MBA, MA, LMFT, PhD

Program Dates
March 17, 18, 19, and 21, 2026
Live Online via Zoom

Learn more or register here:
https://lnkd.in/dG3M5SBn

We are honored to welcome Elisa Kisselburg, Esq. as one of the distinguished guest speakers in our 12-Hour Divorce and F...
03/09/2026

We are honored to welcome Elisa Kisselburg, Esq. as one of the distinguished guest speakers in our 12-Hour Divorce and Family Mediation Training, beginning March 17.

Family mediation requires far more than good communication skills.

Mediators must understand confidentiality, ethics, financial issues, and the complex dynamics that arise when families are going through divorce.

Our 12-Hour Divorce and Family Mediation Intensive is designed for mediators, attorneys, and professionals who want to deepen their understanding of the realities of divorce mediation.

Participants will gain practical insight into:

• Confidentiality and ethics in mediation
• The mediator’s role in family disputes
• Understanding how child support and spousal support are calculated
• How retirement accounts are addressed using Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
• Approaches to dividing assets and debts in divorce mediation
• Facilitating difficult financial discussions between parties
• Navigating family dynamics and high-conflict communication
• The strategic use of caucusing in mediation

This intensive features 12 distinguished guest speakers who will share practical strategies drawn from decades of experience in family mediation.

Program Highlights

• 12 Hours of Divorce and Family Mediation Training
• 6 Hours MCLE Credit for California Attorneys
• Advanced strategies for managing high-conflict cases
• Real-world mediation techniques you can apply immediately

Learn more:
https://lnkd.in/g37UyVk2





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