Mediation
A neutral, structured process to help you and your spouse resolve divorce-related issues together.
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"There never was a good war or a bad peace."Benjamin Franklin
Family mediation is one of the options worth considering when you're facing divorce. It offers a way to work through your issues together, rather than through opposing sides.
Could Mediation Help You?
How well do you and your spouse communicate, solve problems, discuss options, and co-parent?
Could you benefit from a trained, neutral professional to help you divide your marital estate, resolve outstanding issues, and share your children?
A Unique Skill Set at the Table
Dr. Randy Heller is a Certified Supreme Court Family Mediator. As a family therapist who specializes in understanding the different perspectives at play within a family system, she brings a unique skill set to mediation — serving as a neutral facilitator to help you and your spouse resolve issues and make decisions about your divorce and the co-parenting of your children.
Structured, Respectful Problem-Solving
In mediation, Dr. Heller creates a structured environment where you and your spouse can brainstorm together, organize and define issues, and identify goals and options. The focus is on respectful communication and joint problem-solving, working toward resolutions you both find acceptable.
You and Your Spouse Make the Decisions
Depending on your needs, Dr. Heller can also co-mediate alongside an attorney mediator or a neutral financial professional, to make sure every part of your situation is addressed. In mediation, you and your spouse make the decisions and develop a plan that fits your unique family. Anything discussed in joint or private mediation sessions is confidential and cannot be disclosed by the mediator or used in later legal proceedings.
Common Questions About Mediation
Is mediation confidential?
Yes. Information shared during mediation — whether in joint sessions or private caucus — is confidential and cannot be used in court or disclosed by the mediator.
Do we still need our own attorneys if we choose mediation?
Many couples in mediation also have their own attorneys for legal advice and to review any agreements reached. Dr. Heller can help you think through what additional support may be useful for your situation.
Talk Through Your Options
If mediation sounds like it could be a fit for your family, reach out to Dr. Heller to discuss your situation.
Contact Dr. HellerBased in New York City. Licensed in New York, Florida, and Connecticut.