Divorce is about family separation and transitioning to a new life phase. It has many of the same emotions seen following death; shock, denial, guilt, depression and relief, because it is truly the loss of a life phase. The substance of a marriage is not property, financial assets, and financial liabilities, but the interpersonal relationships between husband, wife, and children. Divorce is multi-layered; emotional, social, financial and legal. We are here to help you through each facet of your divorce, guiding you to make the best decisions for you and your family.

By choosing to mediate, you have the power to work through the decisions impacting your family in a divorce.  This often means an opportunity to create parenting plans, roles and responsibilities that reflect your family’s individual needs. Using this process works towards a collaborative, rather than adversarial, relationship necessary for cooperative parenting. In mediation, we will help you and your spouse work out an agreement that is both legally binding and mutually satisfactory. With our guidance you will negotiate visitation, equitable distribution and child support in a way that best suits your family and it's specific needs.

Negotiating with an estranged spouse can be painful and difficult, but with our guidance and understanding, we can help you make decisions regarding parenting, finances and the future. Our job is to be a neutral third party guiding you through the necessary steps to obtain a divorce, fostering your ability to remain autonomous and make the best decisions for you.

Divorce mediation, in comparison to litigation, is more cost effective, takes less time and is less stressful. Perhaps most importantly, mediated divorces statistically promote positive post divorce relationships, which is crucial for children. Mediation focuses on working together to find the best solutions for you, both today and long term.

You can reach us at (631) 656-0550 or by fax at (631) 656-0549. We look forward to hearing from you. You can also contact us at: maggie@buildingbridgesmediation.com.