Mediation
Mediation provides families with an opportunity to resolve disputes outside of traditional courtroom litigation. With the assistance of a neutral third party—often an experienced attorney or retired judge—parties can discuss their disagreements, explore potential solutions, and work toward a mutually acceptable settlement.
COMMON ISSUES
Mediation can be used to address many different family law disputes. Some of the most common include:
- Custody & Parenting Time: Parents can work toward agreements involving legal custody, parenting schedules, holidays, exchanges, and other parenting plan provisions.
- Property & Financial Matters: Mediation can help resolve disagreements involving property division, assets, debts, business interests, and other financial issues arising from divorce or separation.
- Child & Spousal Support: Parties can negotiate issues involving child support and spousal support as part of a broader effort to reach a settlement.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Our attorneys help clients prepare for and navigate the mediation process while protecting their interests throughout negotiations. We can assist with:
- Preparing clients for mediation
- Identifying priorities and potential areas of compromise
- Evaluating proposed settlement terms
- Negotiating custody, parenting, support, and financial issues
- Advising clients throughout mediation
- Formalizing agreements reached through mediation
Mediation can provide a more private and flexible way to resolve family law disputes while allowing the parties to have greater involvement in the outcome. Our team can help you approach the process prepared, informed, and focused on reaching a workable resolution.