Resolutions That Keep You Out of the Courtroom

Negotiating Agreements with Your Circumstances in Mind

What is Mediation?

Mediation is a structured process that helps parties resolve disputes through guided negotiation, rather than costly and time-consuming litigation. As a neutral facilitator, the mediator helps both sides communicate effectively, identifying key issues, and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. Whether you are having a divorce or business-related conflict, mediation empowers you to maintain control over the outcome while fostering solutions that work for everyone involved.

  • Cost Effective

    Mediation is significantly less expensive than litigation because it avoids the high cost of court fees, prolonged legal battles and unanticipated attorney billing.This makes it easier for parties to resolve disputes without draining financial resources.

  • Time Saving

    The length of litigation is at the mercy of a busy court schedule. A case can drag on for months or even years. Mediation can potentially reach a resolution in only one session, which means less stress, fewer delays, and the ability to move forward sooner.

  • Confidential

    Mediation is a neutral environment that is required to keep discussions and agreements private, unlike litigation, which becomes a matter of public record. All parties are required to sign a confidentiality agreement to foster a space that encourages communication.

  • Preserves Relationships

    Both parties actively participate in crafting a resolution. The collaborative process ensures that the solution is tailored to your unique needs and priorities, preserving your current relationship and encouraging future communication.

Practice Areas

Nexus Mediation prioritizes the navigation of complex circumstances with a focus on clear communication, fairness and efficiency. We specialize in creating customized agreements, to ensure an amicable resolution without going to court. Fully remote and client focused, we make the process as stress free as possible while protecting your time, finances, and future.

  • Resolving contested divorce cases with manageable solutions for both sides.

  • Crafting custody agreements and parenting plans that focus on the best interest of the children.

  • Discussing all possible scenarios with clients that live together and want to continue to grow together.

  • Protecting assets and setting clear expectations before and during marriage

  • Setting boundaries and expectations with couples that have already untied the knot and are ready to establish more clarity.

  • Negotiating terms for clients that are interested in meeting in the middle (real estate, business contracts, landlord tenant).

How it works.

  • Consultation

    Both parties will meet with the mediator to determine if their case is suitable for mediation. They will discuss the process, and sign an agreement to mediate.

  • Intake

    Parties exchange relevant information to ensure that all facts are on the table for informed decision making.

  • Mediation

    The mediator guides structured discussions to identify interests, priorities, explore options and negotiate mutually beneficial solutions.

  • Agreement

    Once an agreement is reached, a written settlement outlining the terms will be drafted, reviewed and signed by participating parties.

Meet your Mediator

With a passion for fairness in a difficult system, Lauren brings empathy and expertise to every case. As the founder of Nexus Mediation, she is committed to providing a straightforward and supportive process for every client.

Serving Clients Virtually

Book a consultation to answer all of your questions and determine if mediation is right for your case— from anywhere.

FAQs

  • Divorce mediation is a structured process where a neutral mediator helps both parties reach agreements on typical divorce issues such as property division, child custody, and support. It involves open discussions to create a mutually acceptable settlement without going to court or requiring an attorney.

  • While divorce is our specialty, Nexus Mediation works on a variety of family law issues and general negotiation cases.

  • Mediation is the right decision for a majority of cases. However, it is best suited for cases where the parties are interested in collaborative and fair negotiation.

    Mediation is less suitable for parties that are not interested in equal communication or refuse to participate in an outcome that benefits that is beneficial for all parties involved.

  • The length of the mediation process depends on the complexity of your case and how quickly parties provide their necessary paperwork.

    On average, most divorce cases are resolved between 4-6 weeks. While many single topic mediations can be resolved within a 4-hour session.

    Sessions are scheduled at the pace that works best for everyone with the goal of reaching a fair and efficient resolution. If you have specific timing needs, we can discuss a timeline that works best for you.

  • The length of session varies depending on the service. For divorce cases, intake sessions are 2 hours, and the remaining 4 sessions are 1 hour each.

    Single topic cases such as parenting plans, real estate matters, business agreements, pre/post nuptial agreements, etc. are scheduled up to 4 hours at a time.

  • Unlike court proceedings, mediation is less adversarial, more private, more cost effective, and often much faster. Instead of fighting in court, both parties collaborate with the mediator to craft a tailored settlement that works for everyone.

  • Mediation focuses on finding middle ground. If an agreement cannot be reached on certain issues, those matters can still be taken to court. However, mediation helps narrow down disputes and minimizes court involvement.

  • While you do not need a lawyer to participate in mediation, it is encouraged to consult with an attorney to review, file and/or finalize the drafted agreement.

    Mediation works best when both parties understand their rights and feel confident in the process.