Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process in which a neutral third party — the mediator — helps you and the other party work through your differences and reach agreements that work for your family.

Unlike a court proceeding, where a judge makes decisions that both parties must live with, mediation puts you in control.

Both of you decide the outcome together, with the mediator guiding the conversation and helping you explore options that a court might never consider (or might not be allowed to consider).

This is especially valuable when children are involved — parents who know their family best are usually better positioned to craft solutions that fit their children's needs than a judge who has spent only a few hours reviewing your case.

Mediation is often less adversarial, less expensive, and less stressful than litigation, and agreements reached through mediation are often more durable because both parties had a genuine hand in shaping them.

If that sounds like a good fit for your family, please reach out and contact us.