At Schuller & Associates, we take a Family Centered Approach to Mediation

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This means we involve parents and children when developing parenting plans. In cases where the situation is amicable, and the children are developmentally appropriate, their input can be expressed directly during the mediation process. In cases where the children are not old enough to participate, our Mediators may interview the children privately, the results of which will be explored with the parents at the next mediation. The Pro's and Con's of including the children in the litigation process will be explored during the initial consultation, and no contact will be made with the children unless both parents agree. 

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At Schuller & Associates, we take a Low Pressure Approach to Mediation

 

Under the traditional model, you and your spouse or co-parent, and perspective attorneys, are sequestered for upwards of 6 hours in a conference room until a settlement is reached. Such a high pressured approach may result in agreements being made that do not serve the best interest of you or your family.  Although some agreements can be modified at a later date, others can not. In contrast,  our low pressure approach involves meeting for several mini-mediation sessions over the course of weeks. This approach affords time to consider the long term ramifications of the agreements made thus far, and to try out parenting plans prior to signing the mediated agreement. 

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