Benefits

Increasing numbers of people are turning to mediation as a viable, affordable and more equitable alternative to settling their divorces in court, and for good reason. Mediation provides a number of advantages the court simply can not.

As a mediator, I will work to maximize these advantages and settle your divorce quickly, cost-effectively, with greater civility, dignity and care.

Work Together

During mediation, both parties negotiate from the same side of the table rather than opposing sides of a courtroom. In a supportive, informal atmosphere, we will work together to shape an agreement you both can live with. I will help to change the quality of your conflict interaction from negative and destructive to positive and constructive and explore possibilities for resolution.

In mediation, there is a thorough examination of the case. All the facts, all the underlying emotional issues are explored.  Mediation can allow for compromises and more flexibility than a court decision.

If parties have more of a role in arriving at their agreement, they are more likely to get along better in the future. The agreement will, therefore, have a better chance of being followed and changes to the agreement will be easier to implement.

Save Time

As opposed to a prolonged court battle,  mediation can typically resolve key issues - such as property, custody and spousal/child support - within a few weeks.

Save Money

Not only does mediation reduce the emotional costs of family disputes, but it also serves to ease the financial consequences of separation.

Customized Settlement

Unlike courts that hand down decisions, the mediation process has the flexibility to customize a settlement based on your individual situation and needs. Mediation permits the parties to take responsibility for making decisions that affect their lives. The parties are encouraged to consider "out of the box" solutions that a court might not be able to order, to achieve the important goals desired by each party. The mediator will help you identify what is really important to you, and design an agreement that works for you.

Protect Privacy

Mediation allows you to settle your divorce in a private, comfortable setting, away from the public courtroom setting.

Develop Ongoing Relationship

A divorce is by no means the end of your relationship, especially when there are children involved. As issues continue to arise after you separate, you can continue to turn to mediation services for Positive Solutions. When mediated agreements are created by the parties themselves, there is a better chance of satisfying the needs of the entire family. Mediated divorces have a higher rate of long-range parental cooperation and a lower frequency of costly court returns. By avoiding the combat of the litigation process, continuing cooperation in raising children is possible.