Cost. Mediation is far less expensive than court. I offer a free half-hour meeting so you can learn more. Click for details on my fixed-price divorce mediation package.

Faster. Mediated divorces normally settle in a few sessions, unlike the many months that a court divorce can last.

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.

Success. With a mediated settlement, 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.

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

Free Consultation. A no-charge half-hour meeting will help you decide if mediation is right for you and if I'm the right mediator for you. After we meet, if you want to schedule an in-depth meeting, I'll give you a questionnaire and some homework to do so that we address all matters thoroughly.

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

First Mediation Meeting. We’ll discuss your situation in depth. What's your plan for your children? What will your living arrangements be? How do you plan to move forward? I'll then prepare a draft agreement and send it to you in a few days. We'll discuss the agreement in detail at our second meeting.

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.