Family Mediation

The benefit to family mediation is that it works!!

Family mediation allows parties to deal with what is important to them. Family mediation
allows people to let go of their grievances and move forward with a plan that addresses the life
issue that they are most concerned about and that are most important.

Issues that are important to people that are best addressed in mediation include: improved
relationships, fairness, respect, acknowledgment, financial security, the well-being of the
children.

To make family mediation work, at Heft Law, as experienced family law lawyers, we know what
is needed to have a successful mediation. This would include financial disclosure, a
commitment to the process, and the ability to give and take.

Our mediation training is such that we know how to guide the process so that each party feels
heard, understood and is treated fairly.

Family mediation works best when:

• Both parties know that the costs of continuing or initiating a battle in court outweighs
  any possible benefits
• Both parties want to change the situation
• Both parties feel they can express their concerns freely
• Both parties are ready and willing to negotiate in good faith
• The relationship is free of domestic abuse or violence

The first step is to determine if mediation is the right path for the situation. If not, we will guide
you to other resources.