Why choose Divorce Meditaion in Rhode Island?

The decision to divorce is difficult and painful. Prior to this decision there have been months- even years of differences which could not be resolved. There have been arguments and angry interactions which have effected the couple and the children. Now the couple is at a point where communication has broken down and each party is unable to come to an agreement.

Mediation helps change negative interaction to positive discussion. It offers both parties the opportunity to speak to each other and allows each a sense of control since any agreement is arrived at with imput and agreement by both parties. During the mediation process both parties can express different views in an environment which provides for civil communication. Mediation avoids adversarial legal litigation which further causes the parties to disagree. Mediation allows for quality decision making and genuine agreement. Quality interaction leads to better communication which will hopefully continue after the divorce.

Mediation is voluntary and confidential.
Mediation focuses the parents on the children and helps them to make acceptable parenting plans which will continue into the future. Because mediation helps the parents to develop safe communication patterns this should enable them to continue to do so with future decisions that they will have to make for their children.

Co mediation:
A team of two professionals meet with the couple. A legal professional and a counselor offers the couple both the legal perspective as well a mental health approach to family conflict. Family conflicts which concern both finances and children can better be resolved. Parent planning will be done in a way which is beneficial to both the parents and the children.

Post Divorce - Parent Coordinating
Sometimes there is recurring conflict and non existing communication after the couple has been divorced. A parent coordinator can help the parents improve their communication in order for them to discuss issues which pertain to their children.

Sometimes the visitation schedule needs to be changed. Children get older and what worked when the plan was first agreed upon no longer is good for the children. Schedules change which results in having to change the plan.

Post divorce parenting can be difficult. A parent coordinator can provide assistance regarding child related issues and how both parents can accept each other's different parenting styles.

Contact our team with questions or to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION at MG@RIDivorceMediation.com or visit our RI Divorce Mediation website for more information.