Progress Mediation

Specialties

Mediation in a dissolution of marriage is a process that brings in a neutral third party, the Mediator, who helps facilitate communication between the couple to reach a mutually beneficial resolution of the issues surrounding their marriage, such as co-​parenting, the division of property/​assets and debts, and support. It is a less expensive and less stressful alternative to hiring attorneys and going to court.

It is extremely beneficial if there are children involved as it offers the couple an opportunity to learn to communicate in a way that will allow them to be effective co-​parents after the divorce. To assist the couple in their co-​parenting efforts, a comprehensive co-​parenting plan is available.

History

Established in 2006.

Progress Mediation specializes in moving people forward from conflict to resolution. Through the mediation process, individuals, couples, and families, work together to fully understand the scope of their conflict and its impact on all parties. A mediator encourages listening, honest dialogue, and an open mind about solutions — steadily making progress toward a fair and equitable outcome.

Mediation results in a solution that works for the parties involved, and creates a newly defined, more positive relationship for those parties that must continue to interact with each other either in daily life or business endeavors.

Meet the Business Owner

Nancy M.

Business Owner

I have worked in the legal field for over 30 years — first as a paralegal for 12 years, then as a law clerk, and now as an attorney/​mediator. My defining moment took place in 1991, during my second year of law school, when I had the opportunity to participate in an internship at the local community mediation center. After my first training, I started mediating cases involving neighbors fighting over their fences, parked cars, or barking dogs. During these mediations, I became fascinated with the process and the «magic» of mediation that took place right before my eyes. Two parties would enter the room not even wanting to look at each other, and by the end of the mediation session they had reached an agreement and were making plans to get together. How did it happen? When mediators help parties really hear each other for the first time and understand each other in a new way, the results are truly miraculous. As I like to say, I never looked back after that.