We are experts in helping spouses have productive discussions around difficult topics. We know when to encourage speaking up, where to break down resistance, and how to keep you focused. In a non-biased manner, we establish ground rules and model essential listening and questioning skills.
We create a defined plan for resolution. To keep you organized and focused, we follow a set agenda for each meeting, provide a workbook with all your information and stay on top of scheduling sessions.
Before sitting down at the mediation table, we help create your own budget that accurately reflects your new living situations, including a calculation for state-mandated child support as a guide. Then during mediation, we compare budgets to determine your actual financial needs.
We provide a crash course on basic PA Divorce Law concepts, so you have the information needed to negotiate fairly.
Easily upload and access documents from our secure online document management system from any mobile device. Store them for up to one year after your matter has closed.
By establishing groundrules that you both must agree to ahead of time, you can both show up with the best of intentions, setting you up for success.
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With a flat fee, you can ask as many questions as you want. It's all included with no billable hours. And with no court decisions being handed down, we can re-draft the agreement as you see fit.
“Everything they do, in and out of the mediation room is designed to continually lead you toward your goal. At no point in the mediation process are you left to figure things out alone.”
A healthy mindset for mediation is: (1) an openness to negotiation and fairness, as well as a focus on problem-solving and resolution, all without letting your emotions and ego drive the process; and (2) viewing the process as neither positive or negative, but rather a chance to learn and grow as well as bring closure to your relationship - over the fixed thinking that you or your spouse failed in the marriage.
Physical custody means that a parent has the right to have a child live with him/her. Legal custody means having the right and obligation to make decisions about a child’s welfare.
A parenting plan is a communication tool and a legally-binding document. It reduces conflict between parents, encourages good parent-child relationships and minimizes or eliminates the need for court involvement.
Payments from one spouse to help the other make transition to post-divorce life.
Payments to manage costs related to the children’s well-being and care.
A healthy mindset for mediation is an openness to negotiation and fairness and a focus on problem-solving and resolution.
A healthy mindset for mediation is an openness to negotiation and fairness and a focus on problem-solving and resolution.
An official document issued by the court that legally dissolves a marriage relationship.
We draft, review and finalize your negotiated terms in writing for the court’s approval.
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Our mediators guide you through dividing the assets and debts in the most fair and equitable manner possible.
Learn more.We help you determine who pays and how much, factoring in PA guidelines and changes in circumstance.
Learn more.Work out all structures and supports needed to provide the best care for your children – all under the guidance of a parenting expert. We can also prepare a legally-binding Parenting Plan.
Learn more.Tools and analysis to plan your new reality, living in two separate households, and reach a fair settlement.
Learn More.Receive direction on reaching a sensible deal to stabilize your budget gap during the transition and beyond.
Learn more.Review together the options and consequences of your divorce settlement.
Learn more.We draft, review and finalize your negotiated terms in writing as a trial separation or transition toward divorce.
Learn more.Step-by-step assistance, form preparation and monitoring of your case until divorce decree is in hand.
Learn more.All issues surrounding medical expenses and benefits, paying for children's college are considered and worked out.
They not only educated us, but provided expert advice and guidance that helped us make decisions that were in the best interests of each other and our children. ~Joanne, 42, teacher
Gain critical new communication and coordination skills with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse and ensure a healthy adjustment for your kids.
Make the best decisions for you and move into the next chapter of your life with the confidence and happiness you deserve.
Achieve a fair settlement, envision a post-divorce financial picture and plan for retirement by using a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, especially for those with extensive marital assets.
Negotiate your settlement more accurately by using an appraiser or business valuator to determine the value of your home and/or business.
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