Divorce Mediation is voluntary, facilitated negotiation and a viable alternative to litigation.   Divorce Mediation is typically non-adversarial, client driven as opposed to court driven, and less expensive than alternative conflict resolution methods.  

In divorce mediation, a neutral third party, a Divorce Mediator, helps the separating couple reach a fair and equitable settlement so that they can finalize their divorce.

A Divorce Mediator is a neutral professional who helps divorcing couples reach a fair and equitable agreement based on their individual and unique circumstances. 

In Divorce Mediation, a neutral third party, a Divorce Mediator, helps a couple reach a fair and equitable settlement. The couple decides the outcome of their divorce through this negotiation.

In a litigated divorce, couples hire attorneys to present their case in court before a judge.  After hearing from the couple’s attorneys the judge will decide the final terms of a divorce. A litigated divorce is typically more time consuming, more contentious and more expensive than Divorce Mediation.

Yes, Divorce Mediation is a confidential process.  Often through Divorce Mediation, negotiations reveal facts that would normally be kept private.  Confidentiality insures that the divorcing couples feel comfortable to volunteer information during negotiations.  This enables the couple to participate in the process more effectively.

The following are some of the areas negotiated through divorce mediation:

• Co-parenting plans including visitation 
• Child Support
• Marital Property Division
• Spousal Support