Make mediation a conflict resolution priority

“Unreasonable.”

“Difficult communicator.”

“Won’t compromise.”

Now consider:

Private, no public record.

More cost-efficient.

Total control, not an imposition by a judge.

Mediation, the process of an expert guiding conflicted parties through a family law issue such as divorce, makes a great deal of sense. And compared with hostile negotiations and potential litigation, mediation makes tremendous financial sense, too.

Consider the value of a trustworthy, experienced mediator who has the ability to isolate difficult issues, helping people work collaboratively and without animosity towards a successful conclusion.

In my mediation practice, I carefully listen to what each party wants and ensure each feels heard. I use a combination of face-to-face, phone and electronic communication and private caucuses to help reach a settlement.

But every bump in the road can create roadblocks. Mediation is a powerful tool to move forward. Mediation gives both parties the ability to control issues and outcomes that are best for each individual and the family unit.

The best compliments I get are when clients reach out to me after the divorce and thank me for helping them. It is gratifying to see that because of the mediation practice we used, the clients (and children) are able to move on to the next chapter in their lives.

My style is mostly facilitative, meaning that I help the parties sort out the details of their own agreement. We collaboratively find real solutions without any judgment. Importantly, all of the information shared is confidential and out of the sight of a public court; the parties are free to negotiate an agreement that feels right to them.

And finally, mediation genuinely improves future communication with a former spouse, which makes issues down the road far easier to resolve.

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