Reflective Mediation

Schedules change. Children grow. Separation Agreements can be interpreted differently. Co-Parenting Mediation following divorce can help parents craft solutions and keep decisions in their own hands.

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How do I know mediation will be fair?

Power imbalances exist in all conflicts. To ensure a balanced process, I can introduce accommodations such as a support person or separate breakout rooms for each party. If a perception of unfairness arises, it gets named, addressed and resolved or the process is terminated.⁠

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Looking for mediation services? I'd be happy to help.⁠
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Prior to working with clients, I require an initial, free-of-charge session with each party. ⁠
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I will assess whether the case is appropriate to my skills, and describe the process so you can make a fully informed decision about whether to move forward.⁠
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Visit reflectivemediation.com to book your free no-obligation consultation today.⁠
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Mediation has recently become a popular way to settle cases of separation and divorce. Unlike litigation, when a lawyer takes the side of each client and gives advice, a mediator is “in the middle” to balance both sides of the dispute. Mediators facilitate conversations that blend the best of both perspectives, constructing a written agreement acceptable to both parties, without the mediator taking sides or imposing any binding decisions.

There are some real advantages to this way of resolving disputes:
➡️It is less stressful than a court trial
➡️It’s less expensive and is over more quickly
➡️A judge doesn’t make the final decision. Parties in dispute work it out together
➡️The process is confidential, whereas court trials are on the public record
➡️Because mediation requires respectful communication and mutual decision-making, it tends to improve communication between divorcing parents. This has future benefits when you are co-parenting.

Many people rule out mediation because of myths that simply aren't true—here are five worth clearing up

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Do you offer free consultations? ⁠
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Yes. I require an initial, free-of-charge session with each party. Prior to accepting payment, I must assess whether the case is appropriate to my skills, and describe the process so you can make a fully informed decision about whether to move forward.⁠
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Is a mediated Separation Agreement legally binding? ⁠
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Yes, once it gets signed. A mediated agreement is initially called a Memorandum of Understanding and is not signed or legally binding. To make it legally binding, a mediator or lawyer changes the title and adds a signature section. Now it’s a Separation Agreement, which becomes legally binding once it has been signed by all parties.⁠
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Could fear, hopelessness, or anger be preventing you from choosing a calmer path through separation?

To read the full blog go to our website reflectivemediation.com or click the link in my bio.