Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation provides couples facing separation and divorce with a way to end their marriage with integrity and confidence. Certified mediator Sue Brown, a Chapel Hill attorney who has practiced family law for over 15 years, serves as a neutral third party helping couples resolve their issues in a positive and respectful way.
Collaborative divorce is a closely related process that provides many of the same advantages as divorce mediation. At A Fresh Start Mediation, Sue uses both techniques to develop workable solutions that enable clients and their families to make a successful transition to life after divorce.
Contact Sue to discuss your situation. She can answer your questions and discuss how her firm can help you resolve your divorce in a constructive way.
The Benefits of Divorce Mediation
Non-adversarial—mediation is a collaborative process, designed to achieve mutually beneficial solutions to problems arising from divorce.
Reduced emotional tension and conflict—mediation produces outcomes without the stress and conflict created by adversarial divorce proceedings.
Better for children — parents are able to develop a positive co-parenting relationship after their marital relationship ends. The reduction in tension and conflict between parents provides a sense of stability for children, allowing them to more easily adjust to their new situation.
Saves money and time—agreements can be reached in days or weeks rather than the months or years required in adversarial processes.
Greater control over the outcome—the parties themselves develop solutions tailored to their needs and interests and determine the outcome, rather than leaving those decisions to a lawyer or judge.
Promotes communication—mediation provides a framework for discussing difficult and sensitive issues in a non-threatening manner, and encourages improved communication skills to take into future interactions.
Provides a framework for resolving future problems—the parties can create an agreement that has enough structure for predictability and enough flexibility to adapt to their changing circumstances. It can also address how future problems will be resolved.
Focuses on the future rather than the past—mediation produces solutions that enable the parties to look forward, rather than dwelling on the perceived injustices of the past.
Preserves confidentiality—sensitive family matters are discussed in private rather than in a courtroom.
Mediation can also be used to resolve other family law problems after divorce, such as modifications in custody, parenting time and child support.
If you decide to use divorce mediation, A Fresh Start Mediation will work to help you resolve your divorce and related issues efficiently, with respect and sensitivity.
Contact a Lawyer
If you would like to learn more about the mediation process, call 888-855-8063 toll free or send an e-mail to A Fresh Start Mediation.
Located in Chapel Hill, the firm serves clients in The Triangle and elsewhere in North Carolina.
