Carolyn C. Van Tine 
 Divorce Attorney & Mediator

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What Is Family Mediation?

Family mediation is a non-adversarial process for resolving disputes associated with a wide variety of family law and matrimonial issues.  Below is a list of some of the issues we frequently work with our clients to resolve:
 

  •  Divorce

  • Child Custody

     

  • Post-divorce modifications

     

     Non-traditional family issues

  • Prenuptial agreements

  • Relationship agreements

  • Estate and other family issues.

A family mediator is a neutral, trained individual who helps family members:    
              
 
        
    Create an agreement for their particular circumstances.

            Understand the laws applicable to divorce and separation.

            Negotiate a fair and reasonable determination of parental 
            responsibilities, financial obligations, and property divisions.



            Family mediation is not psychotherapy, marital counseling or legal representation.  Mediators with backgrounds in law or mental health do not represent or counsel mediation clients during the mediation process, but rather they serve as neutral facilitators of the decision-making process.