FAQs
Q. Why choose mediation?
Litigation is based on the idea that someone can “win” a dispute. That a judge will decide in your favor, once they see your evidence and hear your story. It often doesn’t go that way. Court is unpredictable, time-consuming, expensive, and exhausting.
Mediation moves the opposite direction. No one wins in a process that could dominate the whole of a childhood.
Mediation reduces, rather than increases conflict.
Q. will i need an attorney?
Most often. I strongly encourage divorcing clients to retain individual consulting attorneys. Additionally, any process that requires agreements to be filed with the court will require a drafting attorney. I typically recommend parties share the cost of a neutral drafting attorney, and that the other party retain a personal consulting attorney for due diligence/peace of mind.
The mediation process empowers all parties with some factual legal information (like state child support guidelines), as well as a process to make sure we address the issues the court will look for when reviewing your divorce.
I’m not an attorney. I don’t give legal advice.
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Q. can you recommend an attorney?
Yes! I work with wonderful collaborative professionals across the continent. We have a rich network. I am happy to connect you with professionals that can support your goals.
Q. how long will it take?
I have a two-hour minimum for all mediations. From there, clients have great control over how long the process takes. I offer prep work that can help clients reflect and prepare - making our time together much more efficient.
Q. what do you charge?
$150 (one hundred and fifty dollars) an hour. I collaborate with and refer to other professionals who typically charge more for their services, such as: financial analysts, consulting and drafting attorneys, and therapists.
Q. what’s the end product?
Parenting and financial agreements described in a Memorandum of Understanding, which will cover all topics a drafting attorney needs to file divorce paperwork. The parties may or may not choose to file with the court system.
