Mediation saves you time and money. It is lower conflict and allows parties to be creative in crafting the terms of their separation.

Research shows that Agreements reached in mediation are more likely to withstand the test of time.

Mediation encourages the preservation of ongoing relationships, as it is a collaborative problem-solving process.

Independent legal advice (ILA) is technically optional, but I strongly encourage all mediation clients seek ILA from a collaboratively trained family lawyer.

Technically, going to a lawyer with your draft Memorandum of Agreement is optional. You have the option to sign the draft without seeking ILA, however, I do not recommend this. You should never sign an Agreement without ILA.

The cost to get ILA at the end of mediation should be significantly less compared to the lawyer’s fees for drafting a Separation Agreement from the outset.

Mediation costs are shared jointly by the mediating parties.

Yes. I understand that collecting the large amount of financial disclosure required is stressful and tedious, but providing full and complete financial disclosure is necessary to mediate a separation agreement. Failure to fully disclose can cause delays and increase costs.

No. Your intake sessions are completed individually.

We can accommodate requests to keep parties separate during the joint mediation sessions.

Costs are dependent on a variety of factors including the level of conflict and complexity of the case.