A husband and wife whose marriage is irretrievably broken down ... two brothers whose family business is dissolving ... three sisters who cannot agree on the proper housing for their aging mother ... in each case, these family members have reached a point where reasoned discussion seems impossible. How can they sit down together and make a plan to move forward, a practical agreement with eyes on the future?

Mediation is a process that enables individuals in conflict to sit down together and be heard by each other. With a neutral third party -- the mediator -- guiding the process, promoting an exploration of underlying issues and needs, and establishing guidelines for constructive dialogue, family members almost always discover a constructive way forward. Mediation helps to clarify and resolve difficult issues. And mediation saves time and money.