The individual meeting is a mandatory 60-minute private session between you and your mediator. This confidential meeting provides a safe space for you to openly discuss your concerns, ask questions, and share your priorities without the presence of your spouse. Your mediator will carefully assess your situation to ensure mediation is appropriate for you and your spouse, and help you understand what documentation will be needed to prepare for discussions in the joint meetings.

During this one-on-one session, we focus on three key areas:

– Screen for appropriateness of mediation to confirm mediation is the right choice for your specific family dynamics;

– Review a financial checklist which details the financial and income statements we will require to draft your financial report;

– Discuss any concerns or questions you may have about mediation and address any positions you have on important topics to be discussed in the joint meetings.