Divorce is a significant life change, and navigating this transition requires support and understanding. I have designed a mediation process that is intended to guide you through this challenging time with empathy and expertise. I am here to ensure that you BOTH feel heard, respected, and empowered to make informed decisions.
Once we’ve opened your Mediation File, the mediation process includes:
- Onboarding Call: I’ll book a brief joint meeting with both of you, over Zoom or in person, where we will begin to discuss your unique situation, outline how I can best support you through the mediation, go over some key information and discuss next steps that will set you both up for a successful mediation experience. This initial conversation is crucial in setting a tone of mutual trust and understanding and setting expectations for our working relationship.
- Individual Sessions: Individual sessions with the mediator are the foundation to a successful mediation. These sessions allow you to express your needs and concerns without reservation, and gain clarity and confidence to move into joint sessions. Your individual sessions are both conducted during one half-day to maximize efficiency.
- Joint Mediation Sessions: Over two separate half-days, I will meet with you and your spouse together to discuss the various practical, legal, and financial issues that you raised during your onboarding. My role during these joint sessions is to facilitate these difficult conversations and ensure a balanced and productive dialogue that respects both parties’ perspectives.
- Written Summary and Deciding Next Steps: At the conclusion of our sessions, you will receive a written summary of all decisions and agreements made. This will be an opportunity to discuss next steps which could include drafting a formal Agreement, booking additional joint mediation sessions, or booking co-parenting coaching sessions for either or both of you to focus on strengthening our co-parenting relationship.
- Pre-Recorded Learning Modules: This is the thing that sets my mediation process apart from other mediators. You will be granted access to an online portal with pre-recorded videos that I have created to provide you with valuable information as you prepare for each step of the mediation process. You will have access to these recordings long after our work together is complete to provide ongoing support as you move forward in your co-parenting relationship. These resources are designed to equip you with everything you need for a successful mediation outcome.
Why Choose Mediation?
With over three decades of dedicated experience in family law and divorce mediation, I understand the complexities of ending a marriage, especially when children are involved. I believe that with the support and guidance of the right mediator, this process can lead to a constructive and hopeful future – one where your children thrive. My child-centered approach is built on a foundation of compassion, respect, and non-judgment, ensuring that you are supported every step of the way and that the decisions you make are ones that serve you well in the years to come.
The Risks of Going It Alone:
Without the help of a professional mediator to deal with the practical, legal and financial issues that need to be dealt with at the end of a marriage, couples often find themselves stuck in a cycle of conflict and negotiation that can drag on, increasing costs and emotional toll. This can negatively impact your emotional and physical health, your ability to show up for your children, your work performance, and even your future relationships.
The Benefits of Working with Me:
Choosing mediation means investing in peace and stability. With over three decades of experience in family law and divorce mediation, and having been through divorce myself, I understand the intricacies of these life transitions. The way I have designed and streamlined my mediation process promotes fairness and helps improve your communication with each other so you can make sound decisions in a timely and cost-efficient manner. It also lays the foundation for positive future interactions between the two of you, and sets you up for a successful co-parenting relationship, which is the best gift you can give your children going forward.
