Category: Preparing for Mediation
Explore practical tips and guidance to help you prepare for family mediation, organize information, and approach the process with confidence.
Tips for a More Productive Mediation Session
Before we talk about common misconceptions, I want to give you a few practical tips that make mediation smoother and more productive. Tip number one: come in with two or three priorities, not a full life story. It’s completely normal to have a lot to say. Most people do. But mediation moves faster when you’re… Read more
Can I Go Through Family Mediation Without an Attorney?
This is a topic that seems obvious but really isn’t. When I first went through my divorce, I immediately thought, Who’s my attorney, not What can be figured out in mediation. I didn’t understand that I control the process. I didn’t understand that I was supposed to not only participate, but make the decisions. I… Read more
What to Expect at Your First Mediation Session
If you’ve never been to mediation before, you’re probably filling in the blanks yourself. Maybe you’re picturing a courtroom without the judge. Maybe you’re wondering if you’ll spend two hours defending yourself. Maybe you’re worried the other person is going to dominate the conversation, or that you’ll be expected to make every decision on the… Read more
Record-Keeping for Mediation: What to Gather, What to Track, and How to Stay Organized
If paperwork is already stressing you out, this session helps simplify things. We’ll talk through what’s generally helpful to gather, what’s worth tracking, and how to stay organized for mediation — without turning it into a legal checklist or overwhelming system. Read more
Getting Ready for Mediation (Without Overthinking It)
If you’re preparing for mediation and your brain is already doing too much — this is for you. We’ll keep it simple: what to gather, what to think through, and how to show up prepared without spiraling. Read more
Identifying Your Priorities in Family Mediation
One of the most common mistakes people make before mediation is assuming they already know exactly what they want. Sometimes they do. More often, they have a list of positions, frustrations, or things they want the other person to change. Those are important conversations, but they aren’t always the decisions that need to be made.… Read more
How to Know if You’re Ready for Family Mediation
People often ask me how they know they’re “ready” for mediation. You don’t have to feel calm. You don’t have to feel confident. You don’t have to feel optimistic. Readiness usually looks more like this: Readiness doesn’t mean you’ve solved the conflict before mediation begins. It means you’re willing to participate in the process, even… Read more
