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.