Narrowing the Focus of Divorce Mediation: The Single Issue Solution

For those of you who have spent time reading my blog, you’ll know I often speak of divorce mediation as a four-part process involving parenting plans, equitable distribution of marital assets, child support and spousal support (or alimony) but did you know that divorce mediation can be used to resolve a single issue in any one of these four areas?

Typically when I get an inquiry for what I’ll refer to as a “single subject mediation,” the caller isn’t really sure we can help them.  I guess we seem to speak of divorce mediation as an entire process when in reality, the issues can be as broad or as narrow as an individual couple requires.  We can mediate pre or post divorce issues and can even help couples who may be having difficulty down the road with an issue totally unrelated to their divorce such as dealing with a teenager’s “independence streak.”

So take some time to view the Equitable Mediation Services website and see if any of the four main subject areas may apply to your situation.  And if you’re not sure, please feel free to contact us as we’re always glad to help answer any questions you might have or point you in a direction where you can find answers.