Divorce mediation is a great alternative to fighting battles in court with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Going through a court battle can take years. It can also cost a lot of money. The cost for divorce mediation can be as much as ten times less than a court fight. Mediation makes the entire process much easier and less expensive. Divorce mediation keeps the parties in control. If they go through the court system, a judge, who does not know the details of the case, will be making decisions which may not be in the best interest of the parties. As a divorce mediator, I can help keep parties calm, so that they can get through the negotiations with one another. I can ensure that all parties are heard and understood. I use several communication tools to help parties get to an understanding without heightened emotions.

Many individuals and couples approaching divorce consider divorce mediation vs lawyer scenarios. In truth, I work with many attorneys during the key phase of negotiation so that we can avoid court fights. In some situations, my divorce mediation services are used at the outset and the attorney simply writes up and files the final marital settlement agreement.

Child Custody

As a divorce mediator, I help those with children create a co-parenting plan step-by-step. I will bring up potential issues around summer vacation, holidays, and birthdays. The co-parenting plan will have very specific information included, such as what time and where the children will be transferred from one parent to the other. I can also guide both partners as to how to determine child support fairly and equitably.