Divorce Mediation
During a divorce, you might wonder about life afterwards. Mediation can help answer that. A neutral Mediator helps both parties identify issues, evaluate options, and reach fair agreements voluntarily. Parties leave mediation with an understanding of what post-divorce life will look like.
Mediation Is Time Efficient
You set the schedule. Meetings can be weekdays, weekends, or evenings, typically lasting two hours each. Most cases settle in 2-3 sessions.
Mediation Saves Money
Mediation is cost-effective, with no retainer fees and lower costs compared to legal fees. A court divorce can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Mediation Is Confidential
Your discussions during mediation are confidential. You are free to discuss options in mediation knowing that your conversations are private and can never become part of the public record.
Mediation Is Comprehensive and Future Focused
We address all aspects of your situation, such as co-parenting plans, child custody, support, and property division, with an emphasis on the future.
Marriage Mediation
Differences Between Marriage Mediation and Marriage Counseling
Marriage Mediation helps couples pinpoint areas of conflict. The Mediator guides constructive, solution-oriented discussions to resolve issues. It focuses on the practical aspects of the relationship so couples can initiate and maintain change in their relationship.
Marriage Mediation
Little Background History Is Taken
Narrow Focus On Specific Issues
Focus Is On Creating Agreement
Marriage Counseling
Extensive Background History Is Taken
Focus on Psychological Reasons For Conflict
Focus Is On Creating Understanding
Marriage Mediation Can Help When...
Couples Have Different Financial Priorities
Recent Developments Are Causing High Levels of Stress
Parents Have Different Parenting Styles
Blended Families Are Being Introduced
A Couple Is Contemplating Divorce
Elder and Family Mediation
We all have heard a version of the well-known quote by Harper Lee that you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family. That is the reason why it is critical that resolution of family disputes occurs quickly and in a way that preserves the family unit. Mediation is especially suited to resolving family disputes with win-win solutions for everyone.
Preserving the Family Unit
Family mediation is effective for addressing parenting issues, senior care, elder care decision-making, and financial matters. It is particularly useful when family members live at a distance or have been estranged from each other.
Uses A Holistic Approach
Family Mediation involves all the family members. Parties are given the opportunity to share their perspectives without interruption. It provides an opportunity for parties to be heard in a safe place.
Memorandum of Understanding
Once discussions conclude, your Mediator can draft a Memorandum of Understanding. This document provides a framework for future decisions and supports healthy relationships.
Online Mediation
Online mediations follow the same process as in-person ones but offer the convenience of staying at home or the office, saving transportation costs, and reducing time off work. You just need a computer or telephone with internet access. Scheduling is easy, confidentiality is maintained, and you can reach an agreement without a judge. Contact me to begin resolving your dispute positively.
Online mediation is possible thanks to video conferencing technologies.
Pricing
At Center Mark Mediation, the process is designed to be straightforward. Our pricing is clear to avoid any surprises.
Initial Consultation
Each party receives a free, confidential, and private consultation with the Mediator. At the end of each consultation, the Mediator will explain the fees for mediation, allowing you to estimate the cost of your case.
Fee Structure
There is no retainer. The Mediator charges hourly for mediation time. Mediated Agreements have a flat drafting fee, presented at the end of the initial consultation. Flexible scheduling is available, and there are no cancellation fees for rescheduling.
Payment Terms
Payment is due at the end of each mediation session and can be made by check or credit card. The fee for drafting the Mediated Agreement is due before receiving the Draft Agreement.