Alternative Dispute Resolution & Family Mediation
GOALS OF THE PROGRAM:
- to assist clients avoid adversarial legal dilemmas through the resolution of conflict and empathetic, assertive communication
- to equip each partner with the tools to communicate better, negotiate differences, solve problems and even argue in a much healthier, more constructive, way
- to keep the couple focused on the issues at hand and avoid arguments and blame
WHO SHOULD BE REFERRED:
- couples contemplating, but who have not yet decided upon, divorce
- couples whose divorce is pending who wish to minimize conflict and work together as parents
- couples who need help formulating ideas that will lead to solid, fair post-divorce agreements
- couples who want to understand their relationship better and learn to make informed, rational life choices to lead the life they want.
INTERVENTION/SESSION CONTENT:
- short-term, highly solution-focused mediation/counseling for those who may need only a few sessions to help resolve a conflict or weather a crisis
- longer-term therapy for those who wish to preserve a relationship greatly deteriorated or damaged by a breach of trust, such as infidelity
BENEFITS:
- mediation is voluntary, flexible, and confidential
- mediator remains neutral, not "working for" either party
- when both partners work with the same information, it usually takes far less time for them to reach resolutions that make sense to both parties
- the amount of time spent in mediation is contingent upon each partner's willingness to come to agreements that are equitable for both and in the best interests of their children
- mediation may save clients time, money and hassle by avoiding unnecessary court litigation
Fees must be paid at the time of the appointment.
For referral information, please contact Simone and Associates at (228) 604-0099..
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