Mediation for Family Conflict
Marital Mediation:
Marriage and long term relationships are constantly evolving. Love and commitment can be challenged by unhealthy conflict.
Marital Mediation is for couples who need assistance with working through problems and renegotiating their marriage. In many marriages conflict can be ruining the relationship but divorce is not the answer. Common issues include money, time and cost efficiency. This process is different from traditional marriage counseling in that it is problem-and-solution focused. All agreements can be recorded in a written agreement.
Divorce Mediation
This is intended for couples seeking to end their marriage with an uncontested divorce. Mediation allows the parties to retain control over the outcome of the divorce, work out agreements regarding custody, finances and other concerns.
Divorce Mediation is a cost-and time-efficient process. process. It keeps the power balanced and the decision making with the parties, not the attorneys. Mediation will help the couple redefine their needs and how they will communitcate with each other in the future.
Divorce Mediation is particularly helpful for parents desiring to co-parent amicably. The mediator will help the couple keep their focus on the children and their needs.
A successfully mediated divorce will conclude with an agreement that can be reviewed by an attorney and incorporated into the final divorce document.
Domestic Partnerships
Mediation services are available to legally married couples, non-married parents, domestic partners, and gay and lesbian couples.
Domestic Agreements
This is for pre-marriages, second marriages and non-traditional household arrangements. This mediation service is designed to help couples and families discuss expectations, communication, financial understandings, step-parenting and other issues before entering into a domestic relationship.