Mediation is a voluntary, non-binding, private dispute resolution process, in which a neutral person helps the parties to reach their own negotiated settlement.

• Family Law 

  • Divorce settlements, child custody, visitation arrangements, spousal support, and division of assets

  • Helpful to couples separating too (not legally married)

• Civil & Small Claims 

  • Property damage, personal injury, consumer complaints, disagreements concerning wills and estates

• Workplace Conflicts 

  • Disputes between employees or employers, wage and hour issues, employee discipline and misclassification, and wrongful termination or discipline

  • Can benefit a wide variety of issues

• Typical session begins with each party making an opening statement

• Mediator summarizes each in turn

• Mediator identifies common ground and identifies issues

• Mediator will set an agenda 

• Depending on the issue and where the parties are at emotionally, the time it takes to reach resolution varies

• Sessions range anywhere from 2 to 8 hours