Free and Low-Cost Family, Divorce, and Couples/Marital Mediation

Free and Low-Cost Mediation Services

Free Family and Divorce Mediation

The Center offers up to eight sessions of free online Divorce Mediation and Family Mediation. We can also help couples resolve disputes over orders of child support or unpaid child support arrears. If additional mediation is required beyond the 8 free sessions, services are provided for a low hourly fee.

The no-fee service is available on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM (ET). Sessions are co-mediated by a pair of mediators enrolled in our advanced training program, and observed by a small group of other mediators. All sessions are supervised by our training directors, Ken Neumann & Donna Petrucelli.

Appointments are required.

Free Couples/Marital Mediation

The Center offers up to four sessions of free online Couples/Marital Mediation for couples wanting to work on their relationship. If additional mediation is required beyond the four free sessions, services are provided for a low hourly fee.

The no-fee service is available on Tuesday evenings at 4:30 PM (ET). Sessions are mediated by two mediators who are enrolled in our advanced training program, and observed by a small group of other mediators. All sessions are supervised by our training directors, Ken Neumann, Ana-Lisa Gertner, and Donna Petrucelli.

Appointments are required.

Sliding Scale Mediation

The Center also offers services on a sliding scale for those who are unavailable at the designated time or who would like to be seen outside of our free service for whatever reason.

If you have any questions about this service, or would like to schedule a consultation, please get in touch with us using the form below.

What is Mediation?

Mediation is an equitable, efficient, and private way to settle issues with your partner, spouse or other family members. Trained in the art of conflict resolution, mediators help you to become “unstuck”, explore new options, reach resolutions, and move on with your lives. You and the other party will both actively participate in the negotiations, leading to reasonable solutions and a mutually satisfactory agreement that considers everyone’s needs.

When children are involved, mediators help couples separate their spousal/partner role, which is ending or has ended, from their parental role, which is continuing. For couples with children, mediation sessions may address custody and parenting issues, as well as property and support. If a couple is already separated or divorced, then mediation may be used to resolve post-separation family issues. Following mediation, attorneys draft and file all necessary legal documents.