Expectations

Expectations

Phase 1. Getting started

  • We explain the mediation process.
  • We clarify expectations for mediators and clients.
  • We discuss your immediate and main concerns.
  • We answer your questions.

Phase 2. For couples with children only: Creating a Parenting Plan

  • We address how to talk with your children about the divorce.
  • We discuss parent-child visitation schedules and custody.
  • We help you negotiate a comprehensive parenting plan.
  • We discuss child support.

Phase 3. Finances

  • We suggest ways to gather your financial information.
  • We help you talk about financial issues.
  • We guide you in negotiating spousal support and the division of your property.

Phase 4. Putting together an agreement

  • We draft an agreement for you and your partner to review and discuss.
  • We make any necessary revisions.
  • We prepare a final agreement.

Each phase usually takes several sessions. All sessions last 1 hour.

We encourage couples to consult experts in accounting, taxes, and financial planning during the mediation process.

Testimonials

I could never imagine what life for my “our” children would have been like without your help!! You are a miracle worker! With your charisma and total dedication you saved our family from total and complete ruin! Everything you did and said worked! You were so impartial and I mean that! Without your help and guidance all would have been lost and had hatred on both sides. May God Bless You and your services! You were meant to save families! Thank you from the bottom of my soul!
– BAC
Mary exceeded all of my expectations. She is a caring professional who guided us through a difficult time in our lives and made the process much easier to navigate. When negotiations began to become difficult she helped us to stay focused on our common goals. She remained unbiased and offered a variety of options that were mutually beneficial-a true mediator. We are both extremely grateful for all that she did to help us.
– MEG
The assistance we got from the Divorce Mediation Center was very helpful in getting our paperwork together correctly and allowed us to complete the process without delays. Having your paperwork done correctly is key in getting through the court without issue. Our day in court, a couple in front of us had poorly completed paperwork and they were sent away by the judge to return another day with it corrected. I’m glad that wasn’t me.
– Anonymous
Mary was very helpful in our divorce mediation process. It was very easy to go each time with a plan in place, and we were able to come to a peaceful settlement in the end. Mary is very knowledgeable and allowed our process to move forward more quickly than we thought.
– P.B.
“The Mediation Center took a very stressful & trying situation and created a calm environment in which to discuss the terms surrounding our divorce. As a male, working with two women, I felt very much at ease. They conducted themselves as true professionals & looked out for our two children.”
– D.C.
“Throughout a painful process, Mary and Laura helped to maintain calm and reason, which was key to eventually reaching a fair outcome. I admit that as a male, I was initially concerned that my side might be short changed. In retrospect, I can say that such a fear was unfounded.”
– Roy M.
``...Laura and Mary are highly trained and incredibly skilled mediators. I like to refer to them as “Divorce Coaches”; they teach you the rules, provide you with drills and guide you through the process of divorce; professionally, technically, with care and devotion. Laura and Mary Healey know the rules, which are the State of Connecticut laws...``
– Jeffrey
“The divorce process was the most stressful year of my life. Choosing mediation rather than lawyers was a good decision for my ex-husband and I. It was not easy, we had many obstacles. Mary & Laura supported us during difficult negotiations and kept us focused on our ultimate goal: to provide a loving environment for our 2 children and a financial agreement that was fair for both parties.”
– Anonymous
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