Mediation Offers Affordable Resolve

Ms. James is a Certified Mediator with years of experience helping parties resolve their issues and find solutions that work best for all involved. Virtual mediations are convenient and allow a space where conflict can safely be addressed.

Mediation have a high rate of success and give parties an opportunity to resolve disputes on their own terms rather than have decisions made for them by a judge. 

Another advantage is that unlike divorce proceedings, nothing discussed or decided is made part of the public record. The process is private and confidential, and involves no hearings or trial. 

Mediation allows parties to:

  1. Resolve issues without ever stepping into a courtroom which is much cheaper and much quicker than the court process.
  2. Discuss concerns, find common ground and work toward mutually acceptable solutions.
  3. Use conflict as an opportunity for better understanding and stronger connection.
  4. Have your legal counsel present to advise and help.

If mediation is not successful, the parties can proceed in court without anything that was discussed at mediation being revealed.

*Ms. James cannot represent either party in a mediation she conducts. Impartiality to both parties must be maintained for a fair outcome. 

*If you are her client, she can attend mediation with you to assure your best interests are protected.

What Kinds
of issues
work well
in mediation?

  • Divorcing couples
  • Property division
  • Parenting plans
  • Residential schedules
  • Child support
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Other family law matters
  • Neighbor disputes
  • HOA disputes
  • Tenants and landlords
  • Disputes headed for small claims court
  • Employees/Employer
  • Work conflicts between employees
  • Business owner and customer
  • Just about anything that needs the help of an unbiased, third-party neutral

15 reasons to choose mediation

Mediation:
1. Is affordable (Resolution Family Law offers a sliding scale).
2. Is fair and impartial—parties have equal time and equal say in the process.
3. Is 100% confidential—what is said in the mediation stays in the mediation.
4. Is a time and money saver—most mediations are completed in one session.
5. Puts clients in the driver’s seat, rather than having an impartial judge make life decisions for them and their children.
6. Is the best way to avoid litigation. The investment is less in time, money and stress.
7. Promotes cooperation in the best interest of the children.
8. Is future focused—the focus is on problem solving, not being stuck in the past.
9. Quickly gets to the heart of the problem and offers an opportunity for true resolve.
10. Improves communication.
11. Quickly identifies underlying issues—leading to a better understanding of the problem(s) at hand.
12. Allows the parties an opportunity for personalized solutions.
13. Allows the parties to reach mutually beneficial solutions.
14. Is effective in helping clients reach decisions and open up the lines of communication.
15. Puts the focus back on the best interest of the children.