SERVICES
How We Can Help
Mediation that considers the legal, financial, emotional, and parenting needs of your family.
OUR APPROACH
Two Areas of Expertise. One Holistic Approach.
Divorce involves more than legal decisions. That's why our co-mediation approach brings two complementary perspectives to the table.
Deanna brings expertise in psychology and child development, while Rita brings expertise in family law and complex financial matters.
Together, we help families work through parenting, financial, legal, and emotional concerns through guided discussions and creative problem-solving. Our goal is to help you develop an agreement that is comprehensive, legally sound, and tailored to your family's needs.
THE MEDIATION PROCESS
What the Mediation Process Looks Like
Listen
Each person begins with a confidential conversation with Deanna and Rita. We listen to your perspective, priorities, and concerns so we can understand your family’s unique circumstances and the issues that need to be addressed.
Facilitate
We guide productive conversations around the decisions that need to be made, bringing the right expertise to each discussion while remaining mindful of your family’s time and cost.
Resolve
Once agreements are reached, we document them in comprehensive Memoranda of Understanding that may then be incorporated into court documents.
CHILDREN & CO-PARENTING
Putting Children First
We believe children should have a voice without being placed in the middle of their parents' divorce.
With Deanna's extensive experience as a child and adolescent psychologist, we help parents better understand and address their children's individual needs.
Family Forward Mediation helps parents move from relationship partners to co-parents and develop solutions that support their children's well-being as the family moves into a new dynamic.