ADR uses a non-adversarial approach to resolving divorce and family conflict. Despite feelings of anger, fear and hurt it is possible for families to negotiate an agreement that balances the interests of all family members.

Separation and Divorce:  Resolving issues in order to reach agreements regarding issues such as financial arrangements and division of property.

Parenting Plans:  Working through the components of finances, visitation, activities, decision-making, etc.  Discussions and agreements made in mediation can help parents make the transition from a marital relationship to a parenting partnership.

Post Decree/Annual Review: Modification to Parenting Plans to meet the changing needs of parents and children. Other follow-up issues for continuing

Parent/teen Conflicts:  Examples are resolving disputes between parents and teenagers regarding such issues as behaviors, boundaries, schoolwork, curfews, family responsibilities etc.

Probate/Estates:  Examples - resolving issues among family members about dividing or dissolving a family partnership, the division of estate property or planning and decision-making concerning the care of elderly relatives.

Family Members Or Any Relational Group:  Any issues that arise

• Discussions and agreements made in mediation can help parents make the transition from a marital relationship to a parenting partnership
• Communication skills learned in mediation can help build trust and set a pattern for future conversations.
• The parties themselves can best create effective agreements that address the concerns and needs of all parties in the dispute. They are more likely to follow through on personal commitments than on imposed solutions.
• Mediation lets the parties decide what is best for their own family. Responding to their particular needs allows individuals to take control and make the decisions that are most effective for them.
• Documents and communication shared in mediation are confidential.
• Agreements are usually reached more quickly in mediation than other formal processes. However, the timeline depends on the number and complexity of the issues and the willingness of the parties to work together to reach an agreement.
• Tailor-made agreements are more suitable for particular situations providing enough structure for predictability and enough flexibility to adapt to change. Mediation can help parties look at options they might not have considered.
• Mediation is cost effective.