Post-Divorce Mediation
At the Mediation Group, we understand that family challenges don't just end with a legal divorce. Establishing or changing a co-parenting structure, choosing a high school or college for your children, introducing a new step-parent, or any number of financial arrangements can be equally challenging. Regardless, we are here to provide a targeted and supportive, informed, non-judgmental plan to help find a common solution to the issues you’re facing.
Our team is here to help you through this process every step of the way. The first step is an email or a phone call. After that initial conversation, one of our highly experienced mediators will reach out to learn more about you and your unique situation and guide you through our process. Once both parties agree to mediation, we can schedule the first session.
What to Expect During Mediation
Mediation after a divorce is a much more respectful, compassionate way for co-parents to effectively address new issues — expected or unexpected — without the expensive and aggressive hassle of (re)engaging lawyers. Our team of highly experienced mediators understands the complexities of life’s ups and downs and can help guide your discussion towards solution-oriented changes to your existing plan.
Our post-divorce mediation sessions are conducted by two mediators. The number of sessions can vary depending on the needs of each party. Parties may learn to communicate better or may find agreement about how to interpret their Separation Agreement. If necessary, our team can draft amendments to your Agreement (for an additional fee discussed below) to be presented to the court.
How Much Does Post-Divorce Mediation Cost?
Resolving issues post-divorce solely with attorneys can often be a costly and tedious process. In contrast, our services only cost $650 / hour per session for two mediators. If it is necessary to draft amendments to the Separation Agreement, the fee is $450 / hour. Plus, you have the assurance that each session will be time-efficient and handled in a civil, respectful environment.
Divorce Mediation and Parenting Plans
TMG mediators help divorced parents negotiate their children's developmental changes or other issues, such as step-parenting, that occur in the years after divorce.
Nontraditional Family Mediation
Mediation is particularly well suited for resolving conflicts arising from gay or lesbian family structures, an area in which the legal framework is often poorly defined.
Raising a Special Needs Child
The stress and conflict that is a normal part of all families is often exacerbated in families with high-needs children. The Mediation Group can support parents to develop skills in perspective taking, advocacy and communication.
Parent/Child Conflict Mediation
Mediation can provide support to both teen and parent and can model respectful communication, boundary setting and negotiation skills during this often difficult transitional stage.
Mediation for Adult Siblings
Disputes over estate division, or use of family homes, are common after the death of a parent. The Mediation Group can help prevent these disputes from causing irreparable divisions within an extended family.
Family Business Mediation
Tensions around navigating business decisions within the context of family dynamics can be very tricky, particularly when it comes to issues of succession. TMG's family mediators work with colleagues from both the legal and organizational practices to address the complex issues surrounding family business disputes, enabling families to work together productively through these challenges.
Retirement Mediation
This period in life requires a continuous process of emotional readjustment. TMG professionals can help the retiree and family members navigate this often difficult life transition.
Health Care, Elder Care and End-of-Life Decisions
Working through painful moments that come from an aging parent’s diminished capacity can be tremendously divisive for adult siblings, at a time when working together is so important for both the parent and the children. Mediation can be a valuable resource.
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