Collaborative Divorce Mediation Services
Collaborative Mediation
Divorce doesn’t have to mean chaos or courtrooms. We help families transition from a one-home to a two-home household through collaboration, clarity, and support—so everyone can move forward with dignity.
Schedule an initial assessment session to see if collaborative mediation is right for your family.
What is Collaborative Law Mediation?
Collaborative law is a voluntary legal process in which both spouses commit to resolving their divorce outside of court. Instead of approaching divorce as an adversarial battle, both parties work together with a team of professionals to reach thoughtful agreements about finances, parenting, and the future of the family. In a collaborative divorce, each spouse has their own collaboratively trained attorney, and the couple is also supported by a divorce coach and a neutral financial professional. Together, this team helps ensure that decisions are informed, balanced, and focused on long-term stability for the family.
Collaborative Law Divorce Might Be a Good Fit If:
• You and your co-parent are willing to work together and communicate with each other, despite your differences
• If you have children, you both value a respectful co-parenting relationship
• You and your spouse prefer to maintain control over decisions about your divorce
• You are willing to listen to and consider your spouse’s interests
• You value privacy during your divorce process
• You are committed to honesty and transparency
• You are open to creative solutions
• You want professional guidance, but want to avoid court
• You are willing to work toward mutually acceptable outcomes
Types of Services offered at Seattle Family Therapy
Collaborative Law / Divorce Coach
In the collaborative process, the divorce coach is a neutral professional who helps address the emotional and communication challenges that often arise during divorce. The coach helps both spouses stay focused on productive problem-solving and supports respectful dialogue so that difficult conversations can move forward constructively.
A divorce coach helps by:
• Keeping discussions structured, focused, and productive
• Teaching communication and conflict management skills
• Supporting both spouses in navigating the emotional aspects of separation
• Helping parents develop a thoughtful, child-centered parenting plan when children are involved
Drawing on my background as a family therapist, I help parents create parenting plans that support their children’s developmental needs while also strengthening the foundation for a cooperative co-parenting relationship across two homes.
Co-Parent Coaching
Co-parent coaching supports parents who are already separated or divorced and want to improve how they work together across two homes. The focus is on building practical communication and decision-making skills so parents can manage ongoing parenting responsibilities more effectively.
Sessions center on real-life challenges such as day-to-day coordination, handling disagreements, and implementing the parenting plan in a way that supports children’s stability and well-being.
Parenting Plan Mediation
When parents separate, one of the most important decisions is how to create a parenting plan that supports children’s stability and maintains strong relationships with both parents. A parenting plan outlines how parents will share time with their children, make decisions, and coordinate responsibilities across two homes.
Within the collaborative process, I help parents think through the practical and developmental needs of their children so the plan works in everyday life. Drawing on my background as a family therapist, I support parents in developing child-centered parenting plans that promote healthy communication, smoother transitions between homes, and a cooperative co-parenting relationship.
Child Specialist
In some collaborative divorce cases, a Child Specialist may be recommended to meet with children privately to understand their experiences, needs, and concerns. The Child Specialist helps bring the child’s perspective into the process while ensuring children are not placed in the middle of adult decision-making.
Typically, the Child Specialist meets with the child once or twice to help them express their thoughts and feelings in an age-appropriate way. The Child Specialist then meets with the collaborative law team to communicate those needs. The goal is to ensure the child’s voice is considered while protecting them from being directly involved in the divorce process.
Collaborative Divorce Fees
Rate: $250 per hour
90-minute session
$375
120-minute session
$500
First hour of consultation is discounted to $100
Collaborative Divorce Coach, Co-parent Coaching, Parenting Plan Mediation, and Child Specialist are charged at the same rate.
Sliding Scale / Insurance not available for mediation services
Begin with Expert Guidance
This is more than an introductory call—it’s a full 60-minute reduced-fee introductory session (normally $250, offered at $100) designed to provide meaningful support from the very beginning. During this consultation, we’ll explore your current circumstances, answer your questions, and assess whether collaborative divorce is a good fit for your family. You’ll also receive guidance on the range of divorce options available so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
My role is to listen, guide, and provide thoughtful, individualized support. While not required, it is recommended that both spouses attend so each person has an equal opportunity to be heard. As a neutral professional, I create a balanced space where both perspectives can be understood.
What is the difference between psychotherapy, divorce coach, and child specialist?
Our Client Screening Form Can Help Explore if Divorce Mediation is Right for Your Family
The Collaborative Divorce Process
01 Get Going
In this mutual step, you and your spouse decide if collaborative law is a good fit for your situation. A 1 hour paid consultation with both parties is a good way to assess if collaborative law is a good fit for your situation.
Not ready to pay? No problem. Fill out our discovery questionnaire to get started. Our expert will begin assessing if this is a right fit for your family.
03 Finding Solutions
You’ll meet with your team to talk through your goals and concerns. Your divorce mediator/coach helps keep these meetings productive by managing emotions and helping everyone move towards solutions.
04 Make it Official
Once you reach an agreement, we utilize lawyers to put your agreements into a final signed writing that becomes a binding legal document.
Spouses get started by signing a Participation Agreement, promising to stay out of court and work with your professional team in a spirit of cooperation, rather than continue to bang your head against the same walls. Everyone agrees to be totally open and honest. You’ll share all the necessary financial and personal information freely, without the need for stressful legal "discovery" or court orders.
02 Sharing Information
Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
WHY I DECIDED TO DO THIS WORK
After working with many couples in the midst of divorce, we saw a clear need for structured support around decision-making. Without guidance, these conversations often became more time-consuming and emotionally draining. That experience led us to offer mediation as a practical, focused service.
With the right support, families can move through decisions more efficiently while protecting the integrity of the co-parenting relationship. I’m especially drawn to the collaborative model because it creates stronger, longer-lasting agreements—ones that truly work for both parents, rather than decisions imposed by a court.