How Mediation Works

Mediation gives you structure for difficult conversations—so you can move from stuck conflict into workable decisions.

You’ll always know what’s next, and the process is designed to support fairness, safety, and productive communication.

Clear steps

A predictable process from first contact to written next steps.

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Safety-informed

Private intake and screening guide a fair, workable process design.

You stay in control

I manage the process. You make the decisions.

You reach out, and I confirm basic fit and any conflicts before we schedule next steps
A brief conversation to understand what’s happening, answer questions, and assess fit.
Each person meets with me privately. Screening helps assess appropriateness, safety, power dynamics, and capacity—and guides a process design that is fair and workable.
Based on screening, we choose the most workable format (joint, shuttle, or hybrid), clarify priorities, and set a practical plan for the first session.
If mediation is appropriate, we review and sign an Agreement to Mediate that sets expectations, confidentiality, role boundaries, and the right to pause or terminate.
Agenda-driven sessions (joint, shuttle, or hybrid—based on screening) to move from stuck conflict into workable options and decisions.
Where appropriate, outcomes are documented and you’re encouraged to obtain Independent Legal Advice before finalizing decisions.
We confirm what’s been decided, identify next steps and timelines, and clarify how future questions or adjustments will be handled.