“Charlie was kind, he listened, and patiently answered all of my questions. He was very prompt in communicating with me.”
D.S. · Google · February 2026Human. Simple. Finished.™
Charlie Silva · Founder of Fast Divorce · Divorce mediator
People reach divorce at different stages. Fast should mean organized—not rushed decisions. Charlie’s work in mediation taught him the value of listening, organizing decisions and making the next step clear. That perspective helps shape Fast Divorce’s document services.
- Divorce mediator
- California State University, Northridge (CSUN) alumnus
- Member, Statewide California Mediation Association (SCMA)
Charlie is not an attorney. Fast Divorce prepares documents at your direction; it does not provide legal advice.
There’s a story behind the support
Charlie SilvaFounder of Fast Divorce · Divorce mediator
★★★★★
Experience matters.
Feeling understood matters, too.
THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE APPROACH
Personal understanding.
Professional purpose.
Charlie’s own experience with divorce informs his empathy. His mediation and document work bring a practical structure to the support.
CHARLIE SILVA · FOUNDER & DIVORCE MEDIATORListening with purpose
A mediator’s perspective.
Through Fresh Start Mediation, Charlie creates space for people to be heard, put concerns into words and explore voluntary agreements they choose. He remains neutral: the decisions belong to the participants.
At the center of the workListen first. The decisions stay yours.
YOUR FIRST CONVERSATION
You talk.
We listen.
Then, a clearer start.
A 15-minute call to talk about where you are, understand our document services and ask what comes next.
Schedule a callAlready ready? You can apply online.
Start where you are.
Not sure where to begin? Already filed? Tell our team what’s happening with your paperwork.
Understand the help.
Talk through the document work, the service options and what you’ll need to provide.
Know your next step.
Get a clear explanation of how to begin. You stay in control of your decisions.
This is a service conversation, not legal advice or a mediation session.
EXPERIENCE THAT NOTICES THE DETAILS
Real life doesn’t fit
in one little box.
Homes. Parenting. Retirement. The things you’ve built deserve more than a generic conversation.
Bring your situation.
We’ll explain our scope.
Charlie’s work has included conversations about these issues. Your service covers the document work you agree to—not legal, tax or financial advice.
Compare our two servicesHomes, property & businesses
From a family home to business interests and multiple properties, organizing ownership information and the instructions you provide matters. Legal decisions, valuations and tax questions belong with the appropriate professionals.
Parenting & everyday routines
School days, holidays and the details of everyday life can matter in the terms you choose. Our role is document preparation at your direction, not deciding what arrangement is right for your family.
Retirement & financial details
Charlie’s experience includes conversations about pensions, retirement accounts and cryptocurrency. Specialized orders, valuation and legal or financial advice may require separate professional help.
When you need help reaching agreement
Charlie’s neutral mediation work through Fresh Start Mediation is a separate service and engagement. It is not included in a Fast Divorce document package. You remain free to choose your own mediator or attorney.
Explore mediationBeing heard
“Charlie was kind, he listened, and patiently answered all of my questions.”
D.S. · Google · February 2026
Selected client excerpts. Individual experiences and outcomes vary.
PERSONAL DOESN’T MEAN ONE PERSON DOES IT ALL
Real people.
A shared purpose.
A team carries it forward.
Our team handles introductory calls and ongoing communication. Charlie is part of the team, but you will not always speak with him. People prepare, review and follow up on the document work covered by your service.
Meet the people behind the paperworkSUPPORT THAT FITS YOUR LIFE
Your next step.
Not your whole day.
Real support. An easier connection. Your documents and messages, together in your client app.
TOGETHER
Same table.
A shared next step.
Review your information from home, when you’re ready.
Documents. Messages. A team you can reach.See how it works
App access is available on the go. Team responses follow business hours. Court-required appearances, if any, are determined by the court.
A LITTLE MORE CHARLIE
Good food.
New places.
Real conversations.
Beyond the paperwork, Charlie is a traveler, a foodie and someone who enjoys a good conversation around a kitchen table.
That human connection belongs here, too. You’re making a significant change in your life—not just completing a transaction.
Explore our free resourcesBEFORE WE TALK
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Let’s make the first step feel less unfamiliar.
Will I speak with Charlie?
Not always. Our team handles introductory calls and ongoing communication, and you may speak with another team member. The call is a chance to discuss our services and your document needs, not to receive legal advice.
Will Charlie personally handle my entire case?
Not personally at every step. Charlie founded Fast Divorce; our team carries out the document work and ongoing communication within your agreed service.
Is Charlie an attorney?
No. Charlie is a nonattorney founder and divorce mediator. Fast Divorce is a registered Legal Document Assistant service, not a law firm. We prepare documents at your direction. You make your legal decisions; a California family law attorney can advise you about them.
How do AI and people work together here?
Technology helps with parts of the workflow. It does not replace your decisions, our team’s human review before filing, or an attorney’s legal advice. Our AI page explains the role of these tools and the information considerations.
How we approach AI & your divorceWhat if I already started my divorce?
Tell us what has been filed and where things stand. Our Already Filed service page explains how we review the existing court record before confirming the remaining document work.
Explore help with an existing caseIs mediation included in my package?
No. Charlie’s neutral mediation work through Fresh Start Mediation is a separate engagement. You may use another mediator or consult your own attorney. Your Fast Divorce agreement defines the document services included.
Can I apply without scheduling a call?
Absolutely. If you’re ready to begin, apply online. If you want to understand the services first, schedule a call or compare the options and pricing.
See service pricingYOUR NEXT STEP CAN START HERE.
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