Client Quotes

My friends told me horror stories of going to court . . . how much it cost and how long it took. My therapist said that really wasn't necessary and recommended mediation. She was right. Two sessions with the mediator took care of everything.
— Emily H.

The financial settlement left me with a good feeling and I got the support I needed. Maybe I could have gotten more with an attorney, but the price you pay for an attorney may be greater than the settlement gains.
— Lisa E.

I found the experience very positive. I think it helped us remain civil to each other. It's not easy, but I'd recommend it to anyone thinking of divorce.
— Tim E.

I didn't want to be vindictive or hateful. I just wanted to make sure that we would all have a reasonable life.
—Andrea C.

Our kids were my main concern. I think I'm a good father. I trust my instincts as a parent, but I couldn't seem to ever do it "right." There was always some criticism. I should make them finish their dinner, say thank-you, check their homework more carefully. but in mediation, we were able to work out a time-sharing agreement that works out well for all of us and acknowledges that rules could be different in her house and my house.
— George C.

Are we friends? No. Do I hate him? No. Do I like him? Today, he's okay. Has our agreement broken down? Occasionally. Do I try to keep communication open? Always. Has our daughter benefitted from our mediation agreement? Unquestionably.
— Lois G.

My divorce was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. But with mediation I found it is possible to part with dignity and respect and to work toward a resolution that benefits the well-being of both parents and children.
— Herb G.

We talked more in three days than we had in three years.
—Deanne B.

Mediation was not easy. It was painful to sit there with him and be rational about how our lives would be split apart. But in the end, mediation was worth it. We solved problems. We had never been very good at that. There were no great alternatives in our situation, but we came up with something we can both live with. We can still talk. I can let him be a parent. We understand each other better.
—Margaret N.

We used to have constant hassles about who had more time with the kids, who would take them for haircuts, soccer practice, medical treatment or anything else. We were very competitive. It was a terrible power struggle. Through mediation we finally learned to do what is practical. We fought for so long, it sometimes feels strange not doing this anymore but after a year, it feels kind of normal and we get along okay. Every once in a while, he even cracks a joke.
— Diane D.

We fought over everything, from how to make an omelet to how to make money. Neither of us could be right without the other's being wrong. We were never a team. We didn't know how to resolve our differences. Through mediation, I became more detached, more businesslike with her. It was much easier.
— Mark D.

We tried to talk once a week without a third party, but it was almost impossible. We'd agree on the children's need for stability and then fight over the equity in the house. We just weren't getting anywhere. Finally we went to mediation and with the help of a mediator were able to find solutions that met both of our needs.
—Sonja J.