California has been a pioneer in making divorce less hostile and difficult a process. It is the place in which the first "no fault" divorce laws were instituted, and now California divorce mediation can also help to shorten the process and make it less difficult as well. Because there are no fault and summary divorce options in the state, California divorce mediation can be seen as a tool for those who want to remain outside of the court rooms and keep their divorces as amicable and peaceful as possible. Consider a couple using the uncontested divorce format ﾖ they will need to submit a structured agreement for a judge to review. Creating this agreement can be a much easier process when a California divorce mediation expert is hired to help. They can guide the couple through such issues as child custody, asset distribution and the creation of alimony payments. Choosing this route can allow a couple to perform their entire divorce without having to visit a court house.