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About Us

As a mother-daughter owned business, we understand the importance of family, empathy, and collaboration.

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OUR STORY

LikeMinds Divorce Mediation is the result of a unique partnership between Angela, an experienced family law attorney and mediator, and her daughter Desiree, a digital design and brand development professional. Combining Angela’s legal expertise with Desiree’s skills in business, design, and technology, they created LikeMinds to offer a fresh, modern approach to divorce mediation.

With decades of experience in family law, Angela understands the importance of a peaceful, cooperative divorce process. Desiree’s background in digital design and brand development ensures that LikeMinds operates efficiently, with a client-focused, tech-savvy experience. Together, as proud San Diego State University alumni, they are passionate about helping families in Carlsbad and the greater San Diego area. Their shared goal is to make divorce mediation more accessible, cost-effective, and respectful, allowing couples to resolve issues and move forward in a positive direction.

Expert Mediators Serving Carlsbad and the Greater San Diego Area

As a proud, family-owned business based in San Diego, we are committed to serving our local community. What sets us apart is our team of expert mediators, each with decades of experience in helping couples navigate the complexities of divorce. We understand the emotional challenges involved, and our compassionate approach is designed to provide the support you need. Our services are conducted entirely through remote meetings, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your own space— which we find creates a less stressful, more comfortable environment as you work through this important transition.

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Divorce on Your Terms.

Feeling overwhelmed? Fear? Confusion? These are all completely normal parts of this next step. With our expertise and extensive knowledge, we will help you overcome challenges and move toward a brighter future. We do this by listening to you and your hopes and goals. Our team has been helping people through this process for over 30 years. At LikeMinds, we take a different approach focused on building your future together.
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COLLABORATIVE PROCESS
FASTER AND MORE COST EFFECTIVE
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See how we can help you choose the right path when it comes to your divorce and feel confident choosing LikeMinds.

Experienced Mediators

Our expert mediators, each with years of experience and rigorously vetted to ensure they are the best in their field, act as divorce coaches to guide you through every step of the process.

Amicable Process

By focusing on mutual understanding and respect, we help both sides reach fair and agreeable solutions, minimizing conflict and promoting a peaceful resolution.

Faster and Easier

LikeMinds Mediation is faster and easier because it allows for flexible scheduling and streamlined sessions, bypassing the lengthy court processes.

Meet our Team

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30 YEARS 
EXPERIENCE
2,000+
HAPPY CLIENTS
CERTIFIED 
COACH

Angela Zinn

Senior Mediator
Angela has extensive experience that comes together to create a unique ability to help people move forward and put their divorce behind them.  She has worked with couples going through divorce and mediating for almost 30 years.  She was certified by the State Bar of California as a family law specialist for the first time in 2001.  She was certified as a High Conflict Divorce Coach by the first such program in the US.

While her formal experience and knowledge are extensive, those aspects of her professional persona are surpassed in importance by her innate ability to help people through difficult times.  She has worked not only as a mediator, but also as an attorney in litigated divorces.  

What she likes most about being an attorney and mediator is the gratitude she receives from the people she helps. She noticed that, unlike many others in court, she often receives hugs from clients as they leave. She experiences this same appreciation in mediation. She values being part of such a pivotal time in people's lives and is invigorated by witnessing how divorce can serve as a catalyst for a better life and a brighter future.
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Desiree Cotugno

Client Experience Coordinator
Desiree oversees the business and technical operations at LikeMinds, while also managing client support and coordination. With four years of experience as a legal assistant, and having grown up around family law—both of her parents are family law attorneys—she witnessed how mediation can offer a more compassionate and effective alternative to traditional legal approaches. This inspired Desiree to combine her knowledge of family law with her passion for digital marketing to create LikeMinds, providing clients with a better way to resolve conflicts.

In addition to her work at LikeMinds, Desiree also runs Hey Des Digital Design, a business dedicated to helping small companies grow their digital footprint and improve their online presence.
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30 YEARS 
EXPERIENCE
2,000+
HAPPY CLIENTS
CERTIFIED 
COACH

Our Expert Mediators
Make The Difference.

With our expertise and extensive knowledge, we will help you overcome the challenges your facing within your divorce and move toward a brighter future. We do this by listening to you and your hopes and goals. Then we help you to move from where you are to where you want to be. While this may seem impossible, it's not. Our team has been helping people through this process for over 30 years. At LikeMinds, we take a different approach focused on building your future together.
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