Family Mediation

When I went through mediation for my divorce, I was left feeling unheard, unresolved, and I still carried a lot of resentment. Most mediation is like mine - facilitative, and most mediators are lawyers. The mediator lets parties argue until a "compromise" is reached - which, in my experience, meant one party...just gives up.

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I knew there had to be a better way. Our kids deserved parents that could learn to work together on their behalf, while having a dignified experience.

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I am a Certified Alternative Dispute Resolution Neutral in Minnesota, specializing in Restorative Mediation. Restorative Mediation helps parties come to their own resolution - without pressure, while showing and receiving respect, and being guided through the process by a Neutral. Through Restorative Mediation, you'll learn skills that will allow you to move on with dignity in this new, often stressful season of life and beyond, while restoring a full life as it means to each individual group member.

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Personally coming from an abuse background, I can facilitate these difficult relationships as well. Often mediated in different rooms or days, all parties will conclude our time feeling heard and respected. I can also mediate via teleconferencing.

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I specialize in :​

• Dissolution / Divorce

  • Child custody​

  • Child support

  • Parenting time / Child visitation

  • Post-dissolution matters

• General Family Matters

  • Intergenerational conflict

  • ​Families and extended families in conflict​​

  • ​Elder care planning

  • Probate

  • Youth accountability, truancy, education

  • Blended family conflict

• Community Conflict

  • Between neighbors​

  • Landlord & tenant

  • Workplace

  • Board conflict​​

  • Conflict requiring knowledge of Christian culture

  • Conflict requiring knowledge of trauma, ASD, or other mental health challenges

  • Conflict requiring knowledge of abuse

 

Our courts are not designed to see emotions, feelings, or special situations. They prefer parties handle that outside the courtroom, giving them a ready-made plan to grant. Mediation allows families to work through matters in a way that makes sense to them, and I aim to equip families to work better together, even when apart, and know that they are heard.

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The small print:

• No retainers or excessive fees.

• Cost is split between parties - most family mediations is just $40 per party per hour. Mediation sessions requiring court document preparation is maximum $60 per person per hour.

• Receive written & signed agreement, if needed.

• Additional vested resources available including lawyers, realtors, and care facilities.

• Through life experience and additional training, I can accommodate abuse accusations. I am attuned to Christian groups and culture, and have a basic knowledge of many other religious cultures.

• I am a trained Behavioral Technician with an ASD emphasis, pursuing a Master's of Psychology degree in Behavioral analysis with a organizational emphasis.

• I am a Qualified Neutral under the Rules of the Minnesota Supreme Court for ADR Rosters and Training - Rule 114.

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I have offices in Excelsior, Norwood-Young America, and online. I can also travel to a a meeting area you designate within 20 miles of Watertown, MN. I am qualified to mediate in all 50 American States.