NCRC: National Conflict Resolution Center

Divorce & Family Services

Divorce Services Overview

Mediation is an affordable alternative to court for resolving all family law issues, before, during, and after the divorce or legal separation. Both parties meet with a trained, impartial family law mediator, to resolve issues in a confidential setting. The mediators are family law attorneys who help you reach your own agreements on issues of custody, child and spousal support (alimony), and/or division of assets and debts. The mediator provides substantive information about divorce laws and court procedures so you can make reasonable decisions for yourselves. An agreement is finalized when you are both satisfied with all of the terms.

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  Mediation Litigation
Rate Average Total: $2,000-$5,000 Average Total: $20,000 per person
Time Involved Average Time: 3-6 months Average Time: 2 years
Impact on children Children's interests are central to decision-making Children are often caught in a battle between the parents
Confidentiality Sessions & Financial Forms are Confidential Court Hearings & Financial Forms are Public

Family Law Mediation Issues
  • Divorce
  • Post-divorce
  • Paternity
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Unmarried Couples
  • Legal Separation
  • Division of Assets and Debts
  • Spousal Support (Alimony)
  • Custody/Parenting
  • Child Support
  • All Court Paperwork

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