What gets resolved
What can be resolved through mediation?
Understand what decisions you’ll make, what your agreement can include, and how everything comes together.
What you’ll be working through
One of the most common questions is:
“What do we actually need to figure out?”
Through mediation, you will work through all of the key decisions required to move forward.
These typically include:
Parenting plans
Child support
Division of assets and debts
Spousal support
A clear structure for how things will work moving forward
What you walk away with
At the end of the process, your decisions are documented in a Separation Agreement.
A Separation Agreement:
Outlines parenting arrangements, finances, and responsibilities
Defines your rights and obligations
Can be enforced in court if necessary
It allows you to move forward with clarity and confidence, knowing exactly what has been agreed upon.
Formalizing your decisions
There are different ways to formalize your agreement, depending on your situation:
Informal Agreement
You may choose to keep your agreement informal depending on your needs.
Separation Agreement
A formal document that outlines all decisions and can be legally enforced if one party does not follow the terms.
Divorce
A divorce is the legal ending of your marriage and must be approved by the court.
If you have already worked through your decisions collaboratively, the divorce process typically becomes a straightforward administrative step.
No court appearances
No arguments
Primarily paperwork and review
Typically completed within a few months depending on timelines
Divorce Judgement
A divorce judgement
Ends your marriage legally
Outlines ongoing responsibilities
Allows you to remarry
A Separation Agreement allows you to move forward with your life, knowing what rights and obligations you have to your spouse and your children.
The only thing it does not allow is remarriage — that requires a formal divorce.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting.
Most people begin with questions — and that’s exactly what this process is designed for.