Other Mediation Services
Resolve Conflict. Move Forward.
Mediation for Non-Marital Relationships
Many important long-term relationships exist outside the traditional legal structures of marriage or domestic partnership. Families separating in this context often need guidance about how to navigate financial and emotional separation with care and respect for their values, agreements, and vision for the future. You may have questions about how the law applies to your unique family situation, and wonder about what other bases for decision-making can and should be considered.
In a mediation for non-marital relationships, we will work together to structure a process that fits your family and your needs. Respect for your relationships and your choices is the cornerstone of this work. The well-being of the family is best supported by a process that centers your values, grounded in a practical understanding of the emotional and financial health of each person. Where children are involved, parents will work to develop a custody/parenting plan and come to agreement about child support. Families with or without children may need assistance making decisions about ownership of joint property, who will live where going forward, what ongoing contact with extended family members will look like, and other issues. Contact us to discuss your needs and how we can help your family navigate this transition successfully.
Post-Divorce Mediation and Consulting
A divorce decree or settlement is the end of one journey, and the beginning of another. Co-parenting requires patience and practice, as well as a willingness to put kids’ needs first as you navigate change, resolve disagreements and seek solutions that will work for everyone. Returning to a facilitated mediation process can help provide structure and support for these conversations. As children get older, their needs change and for some families it may be necessary to revisit and rework parenting plans and agreements. Career and financial shifts can require changes in support. Blended families and step-parent relationships present new issues and bring new voices into the conversation. Respectful facilitated communication can help get everyone on the same page and put your children’s well-being at the center of decision-making.
Mediation for Families and Individuals – Resolve Conflict. Find Solutions. Move Forward.
When relationships are strained by conflict – with a sibling, a neighbor, a parent, a friend – it can be hard to see a path forward. Mediation offers a way to resolve issues in a private, informal environment. A trained mediator helps structure the process and guide the participants through gathering information, presenting their views of the situation, discussing legal issues as needed, exploring the emotional, practical, and financial impacts of possible solutions, and helping the parties come to an agreement that everyone can live with.
Contact us today to discuss how mediation can help you resolve conflict, find solutions, and move forward.
Consulting for Non-Marital Relationships
Get your questions answered and find the support you need with a respectful, collaborative professional who knows that “family” isn’t limited to relationships recognized by a marriage license. Understanding the framework the law provides, and what it doesn’t, is a starting place in a process to find solutions and resolution that respects your past and focuses on your future. A confidential consultation can help you understand the legal, financial, and emotional impacts of the issues you are navigating. Schedule a stand-alone consultation or ongoing sessions to support you through your mediation or self-help process.
Since unbundled consulting is tailored to your unique situation and includes only the services you want, it is charged on an as-needed, pay-as-you-go model. There are no upfront retainers and I strive to provide responsive, efficient, and effective services to all clients. I offer a free initial phone call or videoconference to discuss your needs and whether my services are a good match.