When family matters become entangled in disputes, the path to resolution often begins with mediation. This process empowers both parties, allowing them to take control of the outcome before resorting to the courtroom. Most courts mandate mediation as a preliminary step in legal proceedings.

Mediation is confidential and any agreement reached is binding and irrevocable, except in extremely limited circumstances. For this reason, mediation is great alternative to open court proceedings which more readily subject to appeal. Mediation allows parties to craft a customized agreement that fits their family’s needs and prevents the Court from applying a cookie-cutter ruling.