Mediation Services

At Saidis, Sullivan & Rogers, we offer mediation services for divorce and child custody. Mediation gives couples a faster, more cost effective alternative to litigation. It helps avoid much of the animosity that frequently arises during a divorce, and enables both parties to arrive at a amiable, mutually-beneficial solution to their dispute.

Successful mediation will produce a better divorce agreement, better custody and parenting arrangements, and a more cordial relationship between the couple after a divorce. Mediation also saves you a lot of money in legal fees and litigation expenses.

Divorce Mediation

Divorce mediation empowers you and your spouse to retain control over all of the important issues in your divorce. You have a better understanding of your situation and your needs than a judge does. A skilled mediator will help you and your spouse work together amicably to reach an agreement that is logical, fair, and appropriate for all parties involved - you, your spouse, and your children.

The mediator does not decide how to resolve the disputed issues. She simply facilitates an open dialogue between you and your spouse so that you can create a voluntary agreement that is custom-made to suit your individual needs.

Mediation can resolve all issues involved in a divorce:

• Division of marital assets and property (houses, bank accounts, investments, pensions, personal property, etc.)
• Exclusive occupancy of marital residence for one party
• Child custody arrangements
• Spousal and child support

Child Custody Mediation

Mediation allows you and your child's other parent to get very creative in working out your parenting arrangements. In fact, designing an effective parenting plan exemplifies mediation at its best.

The most important issue to resolve in a divorce between parents of minor children is the way in which the children will be cared for into the future. An effectively mediated custody agreement provides a way for both parents to stay involved in their children's lives. Ultimately, the people that benefit most from a mediated custody agreement are the children.

A custody mediation can address:

• Parenting schedule
• Allocation of parental responsibility
• Help with budgets in each household
• Methods of communication between parents when important decisions need to be made

If you litigate your custody agreement, a judge who doesn't know you and your family will make all of the important decisions based on the very limited information provided to him. Often, this option results in one or both parents feeling dissatisfied.

By working with a mediator, you and your spouse have the opportunity to amicably discuss the issues that are important to each of you. You will determine the specifics of your custody arrangement and child support instead of a judge. This will enable you and your spouse to design a flexible plan that balances your work and personal lives with your parenting responsibilities.

The law firm of Saidis, Sullivan & Rogers, serving clients in Camp Hill, Harrisburg and Carlisle, Pennsylvania, is equipped to handle all of your divorce and child custody mediation needs. Please contact one of our experienced mediators today to schedule a consultation.