Mediation is a voluntary ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) process that can be utilized to settle disputes.  A qualified neutral, mediator, allows each party to express their opinions and concerns in a safe environment.  The process focuses on areas of agreement and helps the parties find compromises in areas of disagreement.  This allows the conflict to be resolved with respect and in private.

Parties can access mediation before a divorce, during a divorce, and after a divorce to address new issues that will arise.

Our agency can assist you through the following services: mediation, parenting time expeditor, parenting consultant, parenting coaching, early neutral evaluation, and consultation services.

Why choose mediation?

Mediation is affordable.

The expense of mediation is shared between the parties and it is a fraction of the cost of time consuming and expensive litigation.

Mediation is convenient.

The sessions can be held during the day, evenings, or on the weekends.  Scheduling is dependent on the parties and the neutral’s availability.

Mediation is less stressful for all of the parties involved.

The parties involved have a safe environment to discuss their concerns and explore options.  It also shows the child(ren) that both parties are working together, in the child(ren)’s best interest.

Mediation is confidential.

Information shared and obtained during mediation cannot be used in court.  This allows the parties to consider all the possibilities without the pressure of a court schedule.  It also prevents public exposure of a family’s private issues.

Mediation promotes positive communication.

It provides a safe environment for the parties to discuss thoughts, concerns, options, and it fosters positive problem solving which is essential in co-parenting.

Mediation allows the parties to remain in control of their own lives and futures.

Since the parties are finding a solution to their own situation, they can find an option that is most agreeable to all of the parties involved.  The parties are the experts on their own families, which is why it is important that families be in control of their own futures.