SERVICES
How We Can Help
Mediation that considers the legal, financial, emotional, and parenting needs of your family.
OUR APPROACH
Two Areas of Expertise. One Holistic Approach.
Divorce involves more than legal decisions. That's why our co-mediation approach brings two complementary perspectives to the table.
Deanna brings expertise in psychology and child development, while Rita brings expertise in family law and complex financial matters.
Together, we help families work through parenting, financial, legal, and emotional concerns through guided discussions and creative problem-solving. Our goal is to help you develop an agreement that is comprehensive, legally sound, and tailored to your family's needs.
THE MEDIATION PROCESS
What the Mediation Process Looks Like
Share
Each person begins with a confidential conversation with Deanna and Rita. This gives you an opportunity to share your perspective and helps us understand your family's circumstances, priorities, and concerns.
Plan
Based on what we learn, we develop a mediation plan around your family's specific needs. This may include joint sessions with both co-mediators or sessions with either Deanna or Rita, depending on the topic.
Discuss
We guide productive conversations around the issues that need to be resolved, structuring sessions in a way that is effective and mindful of time and cost.
Agree
Once agreements are reached, we document them in comprehensive Memoranda of Understanding that may then be incorporated into court documents.
CHILDREN & CO-PARENTING
Putting Children First
We believe children should have a voice without being placed in the middle of their parents' divorce.
With Deanna's extensive experience as a child and adolescent psychologist, we help parents better understand and address their children's individual needs. When appropriate, this may include meeting with your child or speaking with important providers, such as therapists.
Mediation also provides an opportunity to move from spouse to co-parent and develop solutions that support your children's well-being as your family moves into a new dynamic.