A mediator helps people in a dispute come to a resolution. Examples of mediation services I provide include, but are not limited to:
- Workplace conflicts
- Family disputes
- Interventions pertaining to substance misuse
- Moving forward after an act of violence, when the survivor does not want to go to court
- Divorce mediation
I am a certified divorce mediator in New York State. Divorce can be a stressful process. Unfortunately queer, transgender and polyamorous individuals can face unique challenges in a court room. Clients might be misgendered or deadnamed. There may be questions about legal parenthood and doubt over the legitimacy of relationships. Court rooms in general don’t always feel safe for clients who are queer, transgender, polyamorous or in otherwise non-traditional relationships.
Many issues need to be decided during a divorce. These may include, but are not limited to, decisions about housing, assets, childcare, and spousal support. Rather than leave it to a judge to make these decisions for you, you can come to an agreement with the support of a divorce mediator.
As a divorce mediator, I act as a neutral third party. My goal is to facilitate the process during which you come to an agreement about what happens next. This increases agency, reduces court time and saves money.
Divorce mediation can take place throughout all stages of the divorce process. Mediation focuses on exploring options and reaching agreements that benefit your specific situation. Together, we will craft a Memorandum of Understanding which is a written summary of your working settlement. As a trained mediator with a therapy background, I can also help you work past tension that may arise during this emotional process.
I was trained in divorce mediation by the Center for Mediation and Training in both their Basic Training intensive and their weekly Supervised Practicum. I have been conducting community mediation at community centers, bookstores, religious spaces, universities, and music venues for over a decade. I have worked closely with queer, transgender, and polyamorous communities throughout the duration of my career.