Mediation
Empowering & Transformative
Mediation offers families a respectful and cooperative path through difficult transitions. Guided by a neutral professional, you and your spouse work together to create solutions that reflect your values, protect your children, and preserve important relationships.
Supporting Peaceful & Productive Family Transitions
Instead of negotiating through attorneys, mediation gives you the tools and support to resolve disputes in your own voice and on your own terms—with dignity, clarity, and peace of mind. Mediation provides structure and professional support for a wide range of family matters.
Divorce and Separation
Ending a marriage is hard, but it doesn’t have to be destructive. Mediation helps couples address asset and debt division, child support, and parenting arrangements while minimizing conflict and stress. Parents can work together to shield children from the fallout of divorce and foster a stable two-home family life.
Relationship Agreements (Prenuptial, Postnuptial, & Cohabitation)
Whether planning a marriage or redefining an existing partnership, mediation creates space for honest conversations about finances, responsibilities, and future goals. Couples can establish agreements that strengthen their relationship, reduce uncertainty, and prevent future disputes.
Is Mediation Right for You?
Mediation works best when both parties are ready to collaborate, even in the midst of strong emotions. It may be a good fit if you:
- Want to avoid court and adversarial litigation.
- Prefer to stay in control of your own decisions.
- Are committed to participating actively in the process.
- Value solutions rooted in dignity and respect.
- Are open to exploring underlying concerns and new ways of communicating.
Mediation may not be right for you if court proceedings have already been initiated, or if you feel unable to engage fully in discussions and decision-making.
The Benefits of Mediation
Choosing mediation offers advantages that protect your family’s relationships, resources, and future:
- Keeps You Out of Court – Prevents adversarial battles and reduces stress.
- Empowers You to Make Decisions – You retain control over outcomes that directly impact your life.
- Cost-Effective and Efficient – Saves time and resources compared to litigation.
- Creates Durable Agreements – Carefully considered solutions are more likely to last.
- Protects Children and Relationships – Facilitates communication and cooperation.
- Deepens Understanding – Insight-based mediation fosters empathy, flexibility, and better long-term results.
What to Expect in Mediation
Mediation is a structured but flexible process designed to support you every step of the way. Here’s what it looks like in practice:
- Neutral Professional – A mediator facilitates discussions without taking sides.
- Structured Conversations – Meetings are organized to keep communication productive and respectful.
- Active Participation – Clients engage directly, often with “homework” like gathering financial information or reflecting on priorities.
- Legal Guidance as Needed – While mediators cannot provide legal advice, you may consult your own attorney throughout the process.
- Agreement Drafting – Once consensus is reached, attorneys prepare the legal documents to finalize your agreements.
Gwen is the ultimate diplomat: smart, clear, and skilled at using grace and compassion to bring people together to resolve real-world issues.
Choose a Resolution Process that Honors Your Future.
How You Get There Matters
Every step you take during a family transition shapes your future. Let’s find a way forward that honors yours.