Divorce Mediation

People who divorce usually report that it is one of the most painful experiences of their lives. While mediation cannot guarantee a pain-free divorce, it can greatly reduce the pain for both you and your children.

Research on divorce suggests that children adjust best when two conditions are present: (1) they maintain active, open contact with both parents, and (2) the parents develop a workable co-parenting relationship to help them cooperate in caring for their children.

As a parent, you are in a much better position to know the needs of your children than any judge or other third party. By coming together in mediation, you have the opportunity to design and test a creative parenting plan. And because your children’s needs will change as they grow and develop, the negotiation techniques that you learn and use during the mediation process will serve you well in making changes to your plan when they’re needed.

Mediation is also helpful for resolving the financial issues in a divorce. Working together with your spouse allows you to create agreements that address your financial needs more creatively than a court-ordered settlement might.

Because divorce and dissolution agreements must be approved by the Court, it is important for you to have the advice of an attorney who will support the mediation process. With my specialized knowledge of the dynamics of divorce and post-divorce families and many years spent in conflict resolution, I am able to work creatively with you, your attorney, and any other related professionals to provide the best possible support for you throughout the divorce and on into your post-divorce family life.