Process
We believe the Divorce and Co-Parent Mediation processes we offer are superior—more efficient, cost-effective, and gentler. We dedicate and pride ourselves on crafting complete separation agreements and co-parent memorandums of understanding that work well for our clients and for their children.
Phase 1
Pre-Mediation Meeting
After having selected Divorce Mediation Strategies, clients meet individually with one of our Mediators for a private planning/intake session focused on:
- Fact Gathering: The Who, What, Where, and Why of your particular situation
- Individual Goal Setting and Identification of Issues of Interest
- (If applicable) Parenting Plan Key Issue Identification
- (If applicable) Preliminary Family Re-Organization Planning
- Family and Individual System Wellness Check Up
- Massachusetts State Mandatory Parenting Class Resource Information
Phase 2
Mediation Meetings
Prior to our first meeting, all clients read and sign a Mediation Participation Agreement and the interests and goals of both spouses/co-parents, their children, and the issues at hand are identified and prioritized.
- A financial Statement Tutorial session is scheduled to assist you in creating your mandatory financial statements
- A series of subsequent 2 hour mediation meetings is scheduled
- Mediation Meetings continue to occur until all important issues have been identified, understood, discussed, and resolved to your satisfaction
- Agreement summaries are written and reviewed to ensure accuracy and clarity
- If needed, homework is assigned and due at the following meeting in order to keep the process forward moving and productive
- Communications occur between meetings, as needed.
Phase 3
Post-Mediation Settlement Finalization
During this phase, a divorce (separation) agreement outlining a complete listing of all of the important issues that have been agreed upon is drafted, revised, and approved by our clients. This phase also includes:
- Review and discussion of the agreement
- Revisions/fine tuning by clients and the mediation team
- Agreement Approval
- Court Process Planning which includes Preparation of All Materials Needed by Clients for Court Approval and Tutorial on the Court Process
Phase 4
Post Divorce Follow up
Three to six months after the finalization of your divorce, a member of our team will contact each of you for a brief ‘check in’ to determine how the agreement and the parenting plan are working for you and your family and identify any areas that might need adjusting, over time.
Professional, Efficient, Caring Mediation Services in the greater Boston area.