Addressing Matters of Separation and Divorce

“We keep having the same arguments over and over again.  We’ll never agree on anything."

                    "I’m worried that I won’t have any quality parenting time with my children.”

"The new child-support guidelines don’t make any sense to me.”

                    "How do we begin to divide our retirement accounts?”

"There is so much debt!  I can’t imagine us ever getting out of this mess.”

                    "This is my home, too.  Why should I have to move out?”

"I’m worried about how this will impact my entire future."

                    "I wish Mom and Dad would stop fighting long enough to ask me how I’m doing.”

Matters relating to separation and divorce can be both financially and emotionally overwhelming.   Mediation is an effective process for helping couples move forward when communication may be most difficult.  A mediator is a neutral party that assists a couple as they separate their lives through divorce.  Mediation is a more cost-effective alternative to an adversarial court battle.

The strength of mediation lies in its problem-solving, practical approach to the issues at hand.  This is particularly helpful for couples wishing to formulate a positive co-parenting plan to the benefit of their children.   The mediation process enables individuals to better understand and listen to what the other person is saying.  This often helps couples set aside their differences and focus on fashioning solutions that meet the interests and needs of all involved, including the children.