Even for divorcing, divorced or separated couples, even in high conflict situations, making arrangements that benefit both parties result in an agreement that is lasting and enduring – bringing peace of mind.

When there are children involved mediation allows the parties to make decisions that benefit the children and create gains for the adults as well.

          Mediation is a court approved process in which an impartial neutral trained person, called a mediator, facilitates the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties.  It is an informal process and it is non-adversarial.  The object of mediation is to help parties reach a mutually acceptable and voluntary agreement. 

Mediation clients self-select to succeed.

Mediation relies on several basic principles:

First:  people have the right and ability to settle their own disputes, including divorce and related issues. 

Second:  most people can better solve their own disputes through the use of the mediator who can guide them through their negotiations.

Third:  mediation is non-adversarial.  The mediator can assist the parties find the common interest to find solutions that satisfy those interests.

Ø      You cannot guarantee an outcome.  If you were to get everything as perfectly as you wanted in litigation then you might do better, but there are no guarantees in litigation.  In the meantime, you have spent a great deal of time and money and created a very hostile relationship with your spouse.

Ø      In mediation, you voluntarily enter into the process and therefore, you know that the outcome will be fair and reasonable.  During the mediation process you will work with your spouse to establish a good working relationship so that you will have fewer problems in the future with issues concerning the children and etc.

Ø      Some attorneys simply don’t like mediation.

Ø      Mediators not only welcome but encourage parties to seek the advice and counsel of an attorney throughout the mediation process.

Ø      At the end of mediation the parties will be directed to seek legal counsel to guide them through the process of obtaining a Final Judgment of Divorce.