Family Disputes

Divorce/Custody

For the vast majority of families, mediation represents the best opportunity to move divorcing couples into a positive, cooperative post-divorce relationship. 

For those parties who wish to remain cooperative as parents, who wish to divide their assets and debts fairly and equitably, and who wish to retain control over their own decisions and lives, mediation is the sane, cost-effective answer.

Ninety-five percent (95%) of the couples or ex-couples who agree to enter divorce/custody mediation successfully resolve their issues.  And these agreements almost always lead to lasting, long-term solutions.

We employ a sliding scale fee schedule, making mediation affordable for you no matter what your financial situation. (Inquire about details.)

Divorce Reference Letter

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We are pleased to announce the creation of our revolutionary new web-based divorce site, www.OurDivorceAgreement.com.  With this tool, divorcing couples make all of the decisions related to divorce through a series of self-guided forms.  We can mediate any disputed issues by phone or via desktop video-conference!  

Please review an excellent resource, "Ten Tips for Divorcing Parents."

Pre-Nuptial Agreements

With the growing number of second and third marriages between financially established individuals, pre-nuptial agreements are becoming more commonplace.  In addition, with the tremendous number of closely-held, family businesses, families naturally want to protect the integrity and security of the family business.  Pre-nuptial agreements are the tool of choice when principles or heirs of family businesses marry.

Tragically however, wedding plans may explode if a couple chooses to enter the adversarial framework by initially choosing two separate attorneys to handle the matter.  Deep wounds can rip apart the best of intentions if negotiations become too rigid and self-serving.

Mediation can save the wedding by offering the couple a safe, positive cocoon of confidentiality in which to cooperatively test ideas and reach mutually agreeable solutions to understandable financial concerns.  Once a tentative agreement is reached between the couple, in outside consultation with involved family members (in the case of family businesses), the couple takes the draft to advising attorneys for review and potential modification.

By keeping the negotiations direct and cooperative, the couple arrives at an agreement that takes into account everyone's legitimate interests while remaining sensitive to the long-term issues of love, trust and commitment of the newly wedding couple.

Extended Family Disputes

Siblings, in-laws and other extended family members seem to find conflict naturally.   In these often incredibly deep-seated, complex disputes it is extremely important that a positive, pro-active approach is used - and quickly!

Because of the interwoven fabric of family relationships, extended family disputes can be particularly far reaching, traumatizing numerous family members.

Not to be confused with long-term family counseling, mediation can provide a short-term intervention that can lead to lasting results.  Due to the complex nature of these family disputes, we encourage you to call us directly to discuss the potential suitability of your particular dispute.

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