Cost. There's no charge for the first meeting, and mediation is far less expensive than a court divorce. Click for details on my fixed-price divorce mediation package.

Faster. Mediated divorces normally settle in a few meetings. A court divorce can last many months.

Private. Court is a public forum. The most intimate aspects of your life can be aired. Mediation is private.

Flexibility. You choose the times to meet, on your schedule, not the court’s.

Control. Mediation lets you control the decisions that affect you most. The court process is simply not designed that way.

Success. With a settlement that you help create, you're far less likely to return to court with future disputes. Mediation truly is the civil approach that allows you to move on with your life.

First Meeting. No Charge. The first meeting lasts up to an hour and a half. It helps you decide if mediation is the way you want to go and if I'm the right divorce mediator for you. Before we meet, I'll send you some forms to complete so we can discuss your situation in depth. If you do want to proceed, I'll prepare a draft agreement, and send it to you in a few days.

Zoom? We can meet by Zoom, but I'm a big fan of an in-person meeting. There's just no better form of communication. But it's completely your call.

Second Meeting. We’ll meet again to resolve any matters that remain open and to discuss the draft of the agreement. We'll also review the court financial statements that you each need to complete.

Final Meeting. Once you tell me the agreement is acceptable, I’ll prepare the papers needed to file your divorce. The final meeting is for you to sign all your papers and for me to prepare you for court.

Court. In Massachusetts, you’re required to go to court to have a judge review your agreement. I’ll fully prepare you for what you can expect, what you'll be asked, and what to say.