Mediation

• Mediation is an efficient, cost effective means to resolve family disputes or to divorce amicably.  The method in which conflicts re processed and resolved will have a large influence on anindividual’s and family’s adjustment to separationand divorce. 

• Mediators do not make decisions for you, YOU are in charge of making your own decisions about what happens to you, your childrenand your finances.  This promotes the most positive outcome for all involved.  A mediator can be selected by the parties involved orappointed by the court.

• A mediator is a neutral third party who assists couples or families in resolving their disputes.  Their role is to help individuals clearly define issues, keep lines of communication open and promote discussion andresolution.  Mediation aims to facilitate communication and develop mutually acceptable and agreed upon decisions. 

• Mediation can save money and time.  Often, using a mediator to resolve issues will cost a fraction of what it would cost if you went to court.

Mediation is:

• Voluntary
• Private
• Confidential

Divorce Mediation can be done:

• Before a divorce (pre-decree) – you can sit down with a mediator to settle your entire divorce or parts of the divorce to save time and money. 
• After a divorce (post-decree) – visitation, custody or changes in support may need to be mediated after a period of time or changes in life circumstances.

**YOU CAN MEDIATE ALL OR PART OF YOUR DIVORCE!**

Divorce Mediation canaddress the following issues (both pre- and post-decree):

• Custody
• Parenting plan
• Travel
• Moving
• Relatives
• Religion
• Emergency care
• Child support
• Holidays
• Vacations
• Education
• Spousal support
• Tax issues
• Insurance
• Asset allocation
• Property division

Family Mediation canbe done:

• For couples (including same sex couples) who have never married, but are separating
• To resolve family disputes
• For individuals living together who would like to create a cohabitation contract

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