"I wish I had known that mediation even existed before we went and spent all that time and money on legal fees and got nowhere. Thank you for helping us work things out in such a short time."
– B.
What is a Mediator?
- A mediator is an impartial professional who helps parties facing a crisis in their lives to:
- define the issues they need to address
- consider their different options
- facilitate their ability to take charge of their own lives
- make decisions that reflect the needs of their family and themselves
At the end of the mediation process, a written agreement will be prepared which includes all the mutually agreed decisions.
The mediator will advise each of the parties to have this agreement reviewed by a lawyer. This agreement then serves as the basis for a lawyer to prepare the Separation Agreement.
What Are the Benefits of Mediation?
- A faster, non-adversarial process that avoids legal battles
- Reasonable cost
- A process where the parties maintain control over the decisions affecting their lives and their children
- Confidentiality
- A process that fosters communication and cooperation
Mediation = Fair & Equitable for Both of You:
The mediator is a neutral party who protects both of you and the mediation process to ensure that your legal separation agreement feels equitable and fair to both sides. If compromises are made, they are made knowingly and willingly.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a no-fee consultation, please don’t hesitate to contact me today.
jennifer safian
divorce and family mediator
phone: (917) 881-5206
email: jpsafian@gmail.com
divorce & family mediation,
upper east side of manhattan, nyc,
new york, ny