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Mediator
Think
about it, when someone is in the midst of a divorce, the first
thing people ask is, “Do you have a good attorney?”
This is such a shame because going through the court
system usually just fuels the fire and makes the conflict
worse. Plus, it
is very expensive, and most people find it difficult to afford
the legal fees.
Perhaps
a better question would be, “Do you have a great
mediator?” Mediation
is a voluntary problem-solving process, available to assist
divorcing couples work out a mutual agreement on the issues
which must be resolved in any divorce: parenting, support, and
the division of property.
Mediation is for couples who have made a decision to
divorce, couples who are unsure whether to divorce, but who
want a separation, and couples in post decree disputes.
With
mediation, you get to have more control over the decisions of
your life. Although
you will have to make some compromises, it’s my job as a
mediator to help both parties communicate more effectively.
I want to help address both of your concerns and to
find as much of a win/win as possible.
As
a mediator, I use my experience doing family counseling and
conflict resolution with families.
I also have ten years experience of working with
families going through divorce to help you effectively resolve
differences and find agreements that will benefit everyone in
the family, especially your children.
BENEFITS
OF A MEDIATED DIVORCE
A
mediated divorce . . .
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Enables individuals to emerge from a divorce with self-respect
intact.
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Protects family relationships: while helping a couple end
their relationship as husband and wife, mediation establishes
a foundation for continued co-parenting.
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Focuses on the present and future, not the past: mediation
helps individuals let go of their past and direct their
energies towards independent futures.
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Avoids the polarizing tendencies of the adversary system:
mediation results in agreements to which people are committed
and therefore in less post-divorce litigation.
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Is time limited: mediation helps reduce uncertainty for the
family and minimizes confusion and delay for children.
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Offers an informal context for reaching agreement: such a
setting is both confidential and convenient.
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Allows for more control over the costs of reaching an
agreement. For many people, the cost of obtaining a settlement through
the adversary system is high, both financially and
emotionally.
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Is empowering: mediation recognizes that both parties have
legitimate needs and helps develop options to meet those
needs. It is
committed to self-determination.
REQUEST
FOR SERVICE(S)
*Fee
$350 per two hour session Divorce Mediation.
REQUEST FOR AN APPOINTMENT
If you would not like to sign-up for Divorce Mediation now, but would like Dr. Stephanie or her assistant to
contact you directly to provide more information or to schedule
a one-time appointment, please complete the form below:
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