What is Mediation?

Core, Civil Mediation, Parent Adolescent:  My approach to mediation is facilitated negotiation.  Each participant has the ability to share their stories and present the issues that need to be resolved. I assist the parties in identifying the issues that need to be resolved, setting an agenda, creating space to explore pathways to resolution, and drafting a shared agreement that everyone can live with.  As an impartial facilitator, I don't have a stake in the outcome. I am not a judge or arbitrator. I am not an attorney and can't give legal advice. I am guide with exploring options and negotiation. Parties work out their own proposals and agreements. If a settlement or plan is reached, the participants own the written understanding. 

Domestic Mediation: My approach to mediation is facilitated negotiation. Conversations can be very emotional. My role is to ensure that the participants feel safe as they seek a pathway to a better place. I help participants with custody disputes and crafting parenting plans that serve the best interests of the child/children. As an impartial facilitator, I don't have a stake in the outcome. I am not a judge or arbitrator. I am not an attorney and can't give legal advice. I am a guide exploring options and negotiating proposals. If an agreement is reached, the participants own their parenting plan.

Fee: My mediation rate is $100 for each hour of mediation and $50 for each hour for interviews and documentation.