What is Divorce Mediation?

Divorce mediation is an alternative to resolving conflict in court. A trained, impartial professional helps the couple to voluntarily make the decisions necessary to divorce. The mediator will educate the parties about the law, legal process and assist them with making a complete agreement.

Mediation reduces stress on the entire family, is less expensive and more satisfying than the process of fighting out issues in public. People in conflict choose mediation to control the process, cost and outcome of divorce. Through mediation they retain privacy and dignity while divorcing or resolving problems. Court battles permanently damage families, deplete assets and create a future full of continued conflict and unpleasant interactions.

Mediation is not marital counseling. It is a process through which people successfully resolve their disputes and move on. While there are occasions when parties decide to reconcile, the process of mediation is geared toward helping parties make decisions about all of the issues that must be addressed in divorce such as: custody, a parenting plan, and support, division of assets and payment of debts.

Katherine Webster-O’Keefe is an attorney with 23 years of experience in the field of divorce litigation and helping families resolve conflicts. As a master’s level social worker, she understands the emotional needs and family dynamics during times of divorce and family conflict. Call today for a free initial consultation.