It is a structured process in which the parties, with necessary information at hand, negotiate in a safe environment with an impartial, trained Mediator, and resolve their issues without the necessity of going to Court and having a hearing or trial. The Mediator does not make the decisions for the parties but, will guide the parties to be sure that the issues or fully vetted and discussed, leading to their reaching an agreement..

Some of the most important responsibilities of a Divorce Mediator include:

• Providing an emotionally and physically safe environment for the parties to Mediate.
• Managing the Mediation process so that the bargaining power of the parties is balanced.
• Knowing and advising the parties of both sides of the relevant law and how local Courts may apply the law.
• Assisting the parties in identifying and marshaling the information needed to make an intelligent and informed agreement.
• Mediating in a manner that reinforces the Mediator’s impartiality so the parties will have confidence in the Mediation process.
• Identifying other professionals that may be appropriate to assist the parties in the Mediation, such as a Forensic Accountant, Child Custody Evaluator or other forensic professional whose services may be required.

These axioms are the hallmark of Mr. Klein’s Mediation process.