Mediation is a healthier way of divorcing or legally separating. Its goal is to lower conflict, and keep you in control of your own divorce terms. In mediation, spouses work with their neutral mediator who raises every single issue of the divorce, including: division of assets and debts, spousal maintenance, and all child related issues, such as parenting time, legal decision making authority, and child support. As your mediator raises each issue, he or she will explain information about the law, and addressing what is important to each of you, help you reach your best possible agreements. You may be creative and agree upon something different than the law. You also customize your own divorce terms, instead of a Judge deciding them for you. Once your agreements are reached, we draft your final Divorce or Legal Separation Decree. You each review the documents and can seek independent legal advice, if you choose. Upon finalizing the documents, we have a final signing meeting and file your documents with the court. There is never a time you go to court.