Your First Step To A Healthy Divorce

Save $$$

Our all-inclusive flat fees are 80% to 90% less than the average cost of divorcing in the courts and 3, 6, and 12 month payment plan options are available

Fight Less & Reduce the Impact on Your Family

Our mediation process is designed to be respectful and supportive to lower your family’s stress and support your children’s well-being while meeting your future goals

Save Time

The mediation process typically takes substantially less time than litigating in court. We have extended hours and entirely virtual options available to reduce the impact on your daily life

Mediation offers a less expensive, more efficient, and lower-risk alternative to traditional divorce & law proceedings. Here’s why mediation is the preferred choice:

  • The average cost for attorneys to resolve a lightly contested divorce case that is settled without a trial typically rises to at least $15,000 to $20,000 per spouse.  In the event that it becomes more adversarial, that amount can easily rise to more than $40,000 per spouse.  If a case needs to be litigated at trial, these costs can eclipse well over $100,000.  Attorneys who are charging you hourly fees are incentivized to fight more and create more conflict.  This includes charging for each moment of time related to a case, including the time it takes to read and write emails, make phone calls, draft documents, drive from one place to another, and even time spent waiting in a courthouse.  When charging hundreds of dollars per hour these costs add up very quickly. 

  • Reduce Conflict, Preserve mental health, and Provide a Healthy Alternative

    Divorce can be an incredibly adversarial and contentious process that can greatly diminish yours and your family’s mental health and well being. Legal battles and protracted litigation have been proven also to greatly harm children. Child specialists agree that continued fighting during and after divorce can severely damage child development and cause long-term emotional and psychological harm.  It has also been proven that reducing conflict in the divorce process leads to higher levels of compliance with divorce agreements and more importantly, healthier co-parenting relationships in the future.

    Ultimate Flexibility, Save Time and Complete this Process in the Manner most Convenient

    Divorce cases that go through mediation on average tend to resolve far more quickly than those that go through litigation.  Additionally, we provide convenient and easy options to complete your case, including after hours availability and the option to meet entirely virtually.  Do not miss valuable time at work or take time away from your busy life.

    • Lower Costs: Mediation typically costs a fraction of what a traditional divorce costs. Instead of paying two separate attorneys, both parties share the cost of a single mediator. The total cost of mediation can range from $4,000 to $10,000, depending on the complexity of the case and the number of sessions required.

    • Fewer Fees: Mediation avoids many of the court fees and other expenses associated with litigation, further reducing the financial burden on both parties.

    • Faster Resolution: Mediation can often be completed in a matter of weeks or months, as opposed to the years that a contested divorce can take. This expedited process allows both parties to move forward with their lives more quickly.

    • Flexible Scheduling: Mediation sessions can be scheduled at the convenience of the parties involved, including evenings and weekends. At Adriatic Mediation, we offer 24/7 scheduling via virtual video conferencing or in-person sessions to accommodate your needs.

    • Confidentiality: Mediation is a private process, conducted in a confidential setting. This privacy ensures that personal matters are not exposed in a public courtroom.

    • Control: Mediation allows both parties to maintain control over the outcome. Unlike a court ruling, which is imposed by a judge, mediation results in mutually agreed-upon solutions, fostering a sense of ownership and satisfaction with the final agreement.

    • Less Adversarial: Mediation is a collaborative process that emphasizes communication and cooperation. This approach reduces the hostility and stress often associated with divorce, making it easier to maintain a civil relationship post-divorce, which is especially important when children are involved.

    • Sustainable Agreements: Mediators focus on crafting solutions that provide long-term stability and harmony. Rather than just addressing immediate concerns, mediators aim to create agreements that foster positive relationships and sustainable co-parenting arrangements, reducing the likelihood of future conflicts.

    • Preservation of Relationships: By minimizing conflict and promoting understanding, mediation helps preserve relationships between divorcing spouses, which can be beneficial for co-parenting and family dynamics.