Discover the benefits of divorce mediation.
Save time, money and your sanity.
Resolve the financial issues relating to your divorce, or create a parenting plan that fits your kids needs, without going to court.
Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process that happens outside of the courtroom where you meet with a mediator to try and reach an agreement. The mediator is a neutral third party, meaning they aren't there to make decisions or tell you what to do. Instead, a mediator helps to identify issues to be addressed, generate options, evaluate possible solutions and negotiate the details of an agreement.
Save Time, Money and Stress with Divorce Mediation
Court battles can drag on for months or even years, consuming your savings and taking a heavy emotional and mental toll. Mediation offers a faster, less stressful alternative—resolving most matters in weeks, not years, and at a fraction of the cost of litigation. At Divorce by Allison, you can choose the pricing option that works best for you. We offer traditional hourly mediation as well as flat-fee mediation packages, so you’ll know exactly what you’re investing upfront. This means you can move forward with confidence, preserve more of your resources for your family, and avoid the uncertainty of mounting legal bills.
Take Control of Your Divorce Agreement or Parenting Plan
With divorce and custody mediation, you decide what’s best for your family’s future. Instead of the divorce attorneys and judge imposing orders, divorce mediation gives you the freedom to create customized divorce agreements that reflect your unique family dynamics, values, and priorities. You know your children’s needs better than anyone, but in the heat of a legal battle, emotions can cloud judgment. Mediation provides a calmer, more cooperative environment where those emotions can settle, allowing clear heads to prevail. This creates an environment where you can explore solutions that make sense, last longer, and most importantly, are in your children’s best interests. Resulting in divorce agreements and parenting plans that are designed to meet your family's unique needs while reducing the ongoing conflict that is fueled by litigation.
Navigate Your Family's Transition with Respect and Discretion
Divorce court proceedings in Maryland are public, meaning sensitive family matters become part of the public record for anyone to see. Divorce mediation takes place in a private setting, allowing you to address deeply personal issues without exposing them to public scrutiny. This privacy not only protects your children’s privacy, but also allows you to maintain your dignity by avoiding the mudslinging, character attacks, and “win at all costs” tactics that so often fuel litigation. In divorce mediation, you also decide when and how to meet. You’re not bound by rigid court schedules, last-minute deadlines, or the pressure of a litigation timeline. Court cases can feel like a runaway train you can’t get off once you’ve boarded, but mediation puts you in the driver’s seat, giving you control over both the pace and direction of the process.
Protect your Children and Reduce Stress to Support Cooperative Parenting
Divorce and custody disputes can be emotionally overwhelming for children, especially when parents are locked in courtroom battles. Custody mediation helps shield your children from unnecessary stress by fostering respectful communication and problem-solving. Instead of being caught in the crossfire, your children benefit from a process that focuses on their well-being, stability, and sense of security. At the same time, co-parenting mediation helps set a respectful, solution-focused tone for the future, equipping parents with communication tools and strategies that lay the groundwork for cooperative co-parenting in the years ahead. By practicing constructive communication during parenting plan mediation, you build skills and parenting plans that reduce the likelihood of future disputes and create a more peaceful, stable environment for your children.
Have the Hard Conversations Now, to Prevent Conflict in the Future
When both parties actively participate in shaping their divorce agreements and parenting plans, and address the root of disagreements during divorce or co-parenting mediation, they develop a sense of ownership and commitment that court-imposed orders rarely inspire. By working through difficult topics now—in a safe, structured environment—you reduce the chance of unresolved issues resurfacing later. Mediation gives each person a voice in the process, increasing the likelihood that both will honor the terms long-term. This reduces the need for costly enforcement actions and supports a more cooperative co-parenting relationship.
The mediator helps to facilitate discussions between parties, focusing on future solutions. As a neutral third party, the mediator does not make decisions for the parties in mediation. Also, the mediator is bound by confidentiality, and won't share information learned in mediation.
Discover the benefits of mediation for families.
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