Navigating Resolutions

Divorce is never easy. There are many difficult decisions to be made.  Feelings of anger, resentment, disappointment or sadness can be overwhelming. The emotional stress, particularly on your children, as well as the financial costs can be devastating.  Mediation is an affordable alternative to the costly adversarial approach through litigation.  Our mediators can help you have constructive dialogues focused on the issues, rather than doing battle with each other. As a result of this cooperative, face-to-face problem solving process you can structure agreements that are satisfactory to both of you.

Why choose divorce mediation?

Empowering: In mediation the parties always preserve control of all the decisions that will affect their lives as they move forward to separate futures.  Our mediators will guide you through exploring what your needs, concerns and circumstances are. You are then able to work together to consider the options that will work best for you and your children.

Efficient and Economical: Since mediation is a cooperative process it decreases the time and money spent on court hearings and trials.  The emotional toll on yourselves and your children is significantly minimized by not going to war in the courts.  

Private and Confidential: The mediation sessions take place in a private setting and everything that is discussed is confidential. 

What issues need to be discussed to dissolve a marriage?

This is a partial list of issues common to most divorces.  Any topics unique to your situation can be discussed in mediation.

Children                                                                   

• Living arrangements                                                            
• Financial support                                                                 
• Education                                                                              
• Health care and insurance                                                  
• Special events                                                                      
• Activities                                                                               
• Religious Issues                                                                   
• Child care     

Assets & Property Division

• Marital home
• Automobiles
• Bank accounts
• Investments
• Retirement plans
• Business interests
• Real estate                                                   

Financial

• Spousal support
• Debt allocation
• Tax issues

We do not offer legal advice or financial services.  We recommend that you consult with professionals in these areas for advice.  There are links provided on our Resources page which may be helpful to you.