When a marriage ends or a business dispute threatens what you’ve built, you deserve guidance from someone who understands both the legal landscape and the human side of conflict. Compass Mediation Group serves the Los Angeles area with professional mediation backed by 25+ years of experience, helping families and businesses across the region resolve disputes with clarity and dignity.
Led by Alisa Kharis — a Master Mediator certified through the International Mediation Association (IMA), a Juris Doctorate graduate of Seattle University School of Law, and a former practicing attorney with 16 years of trial and motions experience — our mediation practice provides a safe, structured space where agreements are reached without the emotional and financial toll of litigation. Alisa also holds a B.A. in Political Science (Cum Laude) from Washington State University and is an IRS Enrolled Agent, bringing a rare combination of legal, financial, and interpersonal expertise to every case.
All sessions are conducted virtually via secure video conferencing, so you can participate from the comfort and privacy of your own home anywhere in the greater Los Angeles area — no fighting LA traffic to reach an appointment.
Divorce is one of life’s most stressful transitions — but it doesn’t have to be a battle. Our divorce mediation process helps couples in the LA area divide assets, establish support arrangements, and create parenting plans without the adversarial nature of courtroom proceedings.
California is a community property state, which means assets and debts acquired during the marriage are generally divided equally. Navigating community property — especially with real estate, business interests, and retirement accounts — requires careful analysis, and as an IRS Enrolled Agent (a credential Alisa earned in 2022, also applied through Compass Tax Center, our sister company specializing in tax services), she brings tax expertise most mediators simply cannot offer. Your settlement considers not just what’s fair today, but the long-term financial implications for both parties.
Family disputes extend beyond divorce. Whether you need help with custody and parenting-plan modifications, elder-care decisions, or conflicts between family members, our family mediation services provide a neutral, structured environment where everyone’s voice is heard.
California courts prioritize the best interests of the child in every custody decision. Drawing on her 16 years of family law and litigation experience, Alisa helps parents develop comprehensive plans that address custody and visitation schedules, decision-making authority, dispute-resolution methods, and relocation provisions.
Los Angeles is one of the world’s great business centers — from entertainment and tech to a vast small-business and creative community — and partnership, contract, and succession disputes are an inevitable part of that landscape. Our business and estate mediation services help stakeholders find workable solutions that preserve both relationships and assets. Alisa’s firsthand business-ownership experience — including founding and running Synergy Relations since 2003 — gives her practical insight into the realities business owners face during disputes.
If you’re considering divorce in the LA area, your case will be filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court — the largest trial court system in the nation. While California courts encourage mediation, navigating the procedural requirements, from the six-month waiting period to detailed financial disclosure obligations, can feel overwhelming.
Compass Mediation Group helps you understand what the court requires so your mediated agreements meet all legal standards. Alisa’s 16 years of prior legal practice and courtroom experience mean she understands the procedural landscape from the inside. Although mediators do not provide legal advice to either party, our process is designed to ensure your agreements are thorough, informed, and ready for court approval.
Book NowOur virtual mediation format allows us to serve clients throughout Los Angeles County and beyond. We regularly work with individuals and families in:
No matter where you are in the LA area, you receive the same attentive, personalized mediation experience.
If you live in LA, you know the traffic reality: a cross-town meeting can eat half a day. Virtual mediation eliminates that friction entirely, so you never lose hours on the freeway for an appointment.
Our clients tell us that participating from home actually improves the process. You’re in a familiar environment where you feel safe and grounded, there’s no anxiety about a shared waiting room, and parents don’t need to arrange extra childcare for travel time.
Every virtual session is conducted on a secure, confidential platform with virtual breakout rooms, so each party can have private, confidential conversations with the mediator during the session.
Deep understanding of how California’s equal-division framework applies to LA families’ homes, businesses, and investments.
Alisa Kharis holds a Master Mediator certification from the International Mediation Association (IMA) and a JD from Seattle University School of Law.
As an IRS Enrolled Agent and founder of Compass Tax Center, Alisa ensures your financial agreements consider tax implications others might miss.
Formerly known as Blend Mediation, and part of the Synergy Relations family of companies.
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Host of the Breakthrough Today podcast, where Alisa shares insights on conflict resolution, communication, and personal growth.
Intelligent and personable with a high EQ. Keeps it simple, gives respectful but tough-love guidance to keep clients focused on a mutually respectful outcome that leaves both sides knowing they did the right thing. I highly recommend Alisa for divorce mediation — even if you’re tempted to “lawyer up,” talk to Alisa first. Read more
Finding a mediator can be tricky — even knowing you need one is tricky. Where do you start? I was fortunate to meet Alisa through a referral from a trusted advisor, and I couldn’t have gotten a better one. She was exactly what the process needed, and listened very carefully throughout. Read more
Schedule a free consultation or call (888) 851-8856 to see how mediation can help your Los Angeles-area family or business move forward.
Compass Mediation Group does not provide legal advice or legal representation. Alisa Kharis is a mediator, not a practicing attorney. Her legal background informs and enriches the mediation process, but she does not act as an attorney for any party. Both partners are encouraged to consult with independent attorneys for legal counsel. If you need legal representation, we are happy to refer you to qualified attorneys.
