I. WHAT IS MEDIATION?

Mediation is a non-adversial process designed to help parties reach a resolution without formal litigation.

Mediation is a private and confidential process that is held in the privacy of the office of Alan V. Edmunds. The process is dignified and conducted to ensure the privacy of the parties. Mr. Edmunds has had the privilege of representing nationally prominent individuals, and has completed mediation in these cases, with complete confidentiality and privacy afforded to both parties.

Mediation is a very time efficient and economical method of problem resolution. Contested litigation is very expensive and filled with emotionalism and often acrimony. The mediation process saves the parties a great deal of emotional turmoil and is financially more reasonable in cost.

II. HOW DOES THE PROCESS OCCUR?

The mediation process at the offices of Alan V. Edmunds is conducted in a separate area of the law firm. The sessions are prescheduled and each party is notified ten (10) days in advance of the date, time and place for the mediation sessions. Both parties attend the mediation sessions with or without an attorney. The procedures differ slightly, when parties bring separate counsel to the mediation process.

The discussions at mediation are designed to help people to define their differences and reach a resolution. It is important to know that the mediator is a neutral facilitator for resolution. The parties decide the results of mediation and the results are often much more beneficial than those obtained through litigation. Mr. Edmunds has 27 years of experience in this area and has saved couples thousands of dollars through successful mediation.

III. WHAT ISSUES CAN BE MEDIATED?

The mediation process conducted by Attorney Edmunds is one that can result in complete and full resolution of all family law issues. Issues such as child custody, child support, visitation, spousal support and division of property are commonly resolved with Attorney Edmunds through mediation. Attorney Edmunds and his staff are professionals and have been working with couples for over 27 years to reach sensible and appropriate results of family law problems.

Attorney Edmunds and his staff have all of the software necessary for financial computations. In complex cases additional resources include a complete list of independent experts for business evaluation, custody evaluation and property appraisal. These resources are available to the parties when requested or desired.

Attorney Edmunds strives for resolution. Throughout the process he often reminds the parties that "we are not here to fix blame, but rather to fix a problem".

If you are interested in saving time or money and also resolving issues in a dignified and respectful manner, please consider the mediation services of Alan V. Edmunds.